Manatee Encounter: Small Group Kayak Tour

Experience a close encounter with gentle manatees on a small group kayak tour in Orlando. Swim with them in crystal clear springs and enjoy a personalized and safe adventure.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Blue Spring State Park Campground - Upon arrival, guests will check in with their guide, who will ensure everyone is equipped with comfortable, high-quality life jackets. A brief introduction to the day’s adventure will follow, including safety tips and paddling basics for those needing a refresher.
  • Blue Spring State Park - The guide is a…
What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Professional guide
  • High-quality and stable sit-on-top kayak, paddle & lifejacket
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities for your guide
Additional Information

Small Group Experience
Our tours are designed for a maximum of 10 participants, guaranteeing a personalized and high-quality experience that enhances wildlife encounters.
Up-Close Manatee Encounters
Engage closely with these gentle and endearing creatures at one of Florida’s largest winter gathering spots for manatees. Watch as manatees swim…

Location
2398 W French Ave
West French Avenue
Please follow the signs directing you to Blue Spring State Park. DO NOT enter the park, instead continue onto the dirt road for approximately 1 mile until you reach the boat ramp. This is where the guide will meet you.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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401alizaf
Apr 7, 2026
Excellent small group kayak tour of the spring and river area . Saw lots of wildlife! - Great trip! Jimi was very knowledgeable and showed us some cook animals and areas! We had a great time, and would definitely recommend!
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Amaliarg2475ep
Apr 4, 2026
Must do experience! - Jeff was our guide and was amazing and very insightful. We had a great experience and left very pleased and hoping to go again next time we visit the area
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Sightseer56871044449
Apr 4, 2026
Fabulous experience - Great experience, family loved it and both guides were really knowledgeable. Thank you xx
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Bethany_m
Apr 3, 2026
Great trip - Fun kayak trip in a beautiful location! Sam and Astrid are extremely knowledgeable guides. Don’t hesitate- book now!
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Keri_n
Apr 3, 2026
Wonderful! - We had a wonderful morning kayaking. We saw manatees, bald eagles, great blue herons, snake birds, turtles, BIG Long nose gars and other fish. TJ was an amazing guide and very knowledgeable!
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Amanda_s
Mar 31, 2026
Fun with the wildlife! - TJ was such a great guide, he was funny and informative. Very relaxing and beautiful. I highly recommend doing this!
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Ashelbie
Mar 30, 2026
Last Minute Amazing Tour! - We had booked with a different company who, due to a technical error, did not have our booking and did not have a guide available. Jimi had a last-minute cancelation, and got us booked over the phone and we ended up with a 2 hour private tour! We had perfect weather for paddling, and he shared lots of great information about the area, the wildlife that we saw, and how manatee rescues work as there was one in progress we were able to observe from a safe distance. We are very appreciative of Jimi's willingness to get us out on the water, or we would have been sad to miss such a great opportunity to see the manatees at the spring. Thank you! Would absolutely recommend this to others.
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Rhett_l
Mar 27, 2026
We had a great time. Saw... - We had a great time. Saw many birds, fish, small alligators and some manatees, but the manatees mostly stayed under water. Getting wildlife to cooperate is not easy, so you get what you get. But we did see them. Kayaked for two hours, covered much water. Well worth the investment.
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854kristino
Mar 27, 2026
Manatee kayaking - We had a private tour with TJ, who was friendly and very informative. We made a pit stop at blue springs state park on the paddle back to look at the crystal clear waters and wildlife there. It was a great family excursion. The manatees were playful as well!
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Juliebr3000oh
Mar 30, 2026
Saw ugatirs lots of birds and a few manatees. Springs are beautiful with many kinds of fish - Sam and TJ were very knowledgeable with the area . Very nice tour guides.
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From $80
up to 10 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).