Manatee Paddle Tour: Explore Weeki Wachee River

Explore Weeki Wachee’s clear waters on a paddle board tour. Spot manatees, learn from experts, and support conservation efforts. Book your adventure today.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 8092 Marys Fish Camp Rd - Experience the BEST views on a clear paddle board tour, whether standing or sitting, where manatees and mermaids frolic in the Weeki Wachee River, one of Florida’s most renowned and iconic springs! Reserve your spot now for a chance to encounter these gentle giants and create unforgettable memories!
    This 2-hour guided…
What's Included
  • Knowledgeable guide
  • Use of clear paddle board
  • Paddle
  • Dry bag
  • Safety equipment - life jacket and whistle
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • We highly recommend a reusable water bottle, plastics are not permitted on the river
Additional Information

Experience the Weeki Wachee River and its surrounding waterways from a fresh perspective with this distinctive stand-up paddleboard tour! Stand-up paddleboarding offers enhanced visibility of manatees and their underwater environment. These gentle aquatic creatures reside in the Weeki Wachee River year-round, but during the cooler months, more manatees…

Location
8092 Marys Fish Camp Rd
Marys Fish Camp Road
Please arrive 20 minutes before your tour time and follow the signs for kayak tour parking as you first pull into the camp. Follow the signs to the water on foot to meet your guide at the kayak launch! We cannot wait for guests that are late as they are small-group tours.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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David
Jul 11, 2025
Up close with the manatee - After a 2” year hiatus it was fantastic to be back kayaking on the Weeki Wachee river - always one of our favourite things to do when we’re in Florida. Last time we did it, my daughters were young kids, now they’re young adults but still loved it! Our guide Celeste was super friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The highlight was getting up close to give manatee! Would highly recommend as an antidote to the fast pace of modern life!!
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Kimi
Jul 8, 2025
Good guide Gary - Had a great morning with knowledgeable guide Gary - we even saw manatees even though it’s out of season! Will recommend.
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680catiek
Jun 22, 2025
Brianna is fantastic - My boyfriend and I had the best time with Brianna!!! We got to see not one manatee, not two manatees, not just three manatees, but 3 adult manatee and 1 baby manatee!! She was fantastic, very knowledgeable and I cannot wait to hear what she names the manatee!
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X4812wymadisonh
Mar 13, 2025
Great time on the water - This was an amazing trip down the water with Raven as our guide. We saw 3 manatees and a few cool birds! Would recommend to anyone wanting to get on the water and have a relaxing trip!
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452harpert
Mar 31, 2024
The most fun!!! - SOOO much fun! Saw lots of manatees and the people along the river who live there are so cool too! Some have cool little “shows” they put on for the kayakers coming by and my tour guide Vinny made the trip even better!
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791yuliiad
Jun 11, 2023
Great time - Cool clear kayak tour. Bel (guide) did a great job. Nice tour with manatees!! Awesome times. 2.5h round trip
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Cmaggss
Jan 29, 2023
Fun time on clear kayaks! - We had a great time!! Vinny was phenomenal. The respect that the guide and company had for the local wildlife and manatees were phenomenal. We saw a bald eagle, an osprey, manatees, fish, and many different birds. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone. The location was easy to find, it was well worth the money, and we will remember it forever! Thanks Vinny!
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Knowingjeremy07
Jan 24, 2023
A wonderful experience - Gary was really helpful and friendly! This is my first time trying kayaking and he helped a lot. He also told us a lot about the nature and animals there which is absolutely lovely. The manatees are adorable. Really worth visiting!
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S2708lxhelenc
Jan 12, 2023
Not too old to enjoy this. - Vinny enhanced our tour with his easy manner. So informative; he genuinely enjoys what he does. His easy manner was engaging. Very attentive to our launch and disembarking. We will not hesitate to encourage friends to enjoy your tour.
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Melismom
Jan 12, 2023
Manatees, dolphins, and sunshine, oh my! - What a day! Vinny was our guide and he was exceptional. He prepared us well, taught us so much about conservation and care of manatees and other wildlife, and was so friendly and personable. We enjoyed seeing several manatees, birds, and a spectacular dolphin interaction when they swam all around us. Love the photos Vinny sent us afterwards too. A 5-star experience!
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