• 8092 Marys Fish Camp Rd - Discover Florida’s cherished marine mammal, the manatee, on our guided 100% clear kayak eco tours during manatee season! After checking in, participants receive basic paddle instructions, including boat safety, kayaking etiquette, and guidance on paddling safely around manatees, or as we call it, your manatee manners! The paddle adventure lasts approximately 2 hours, depending on the group’s pace and any wildlife sightings along the way. This is a wildlife experience, and while wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed, part of the excitement is learning to identify the signs and clues left by creatures like manatees!

The initial part of the paddle takes place in the serene and tranquil coastal waters, where paddlers pass by a Bald Eagle’s nest, with the possibility of seeing them nesting from October to May (tide permitting). The journey continues up the clear waters of the Weeki Wachee, Florida’s most iconic and popular freshwater spring for recreation! Weekends and holidays can be bustling! Expect a fantastic workout as currents and winds can be stronger from November to March. Our guides will capture your photos and share fascinating facts about the area at several scenic stopping points! We remain in our kayaks throughout the tour.

• Safety equipment: life jacket and whistle
• Use of tandem clear kayak, paddles, dry bag

• Gratuities
• We highly recommend a REUSEABLE water bottle

Discover one of Florida’s most picturesque waterways in a completely transparent kayak! Secure your “window seat” for an unparalleled view, with the chance to see manatees, possibly even up to 30, on the chilliest mornings of manatee season! The team is dedicated to education, stewardship, and responsible ecotourism, offering insights about manatees from the Guardian Guides, the only company on the Weeki Wachee River certified by the Save the Manatees Club!

Paddling in a clear kayak provides enhanced visibility of manatees and their underwater environment! These gentle aquatic giants inhabit the Weeki Wachee River and nearby waterways year-round, but during the cooler months, more manatees seek the Weeki Wachee and surrounding areas as their warm water winter refuge (November 14-March 31st).

• This activity needs 1 adult per child
• Guests over 250 pounds are prohibited due to manufacturers restrictions

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