Kayaking with Manatees: Florida's Coastal Wonders

Embark on a thrilling kayaking adventure in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Explore the historic Sponge Docks, discover the fascinating mangroves, and get up close with gentle Manatees in their natural habitat.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks - Our wildlife experts will guide you through the mangroves, spotting wildlife along the way. You’ll enjoy the peace and quiet as you drift along the river learning about the precious ecosystems that surround us here in Florida. Of course, there will be some time to float by the historic sponge docks in Tarpon Springs.
What's Included
  • Kayak, paddle, and life jacket included
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Embark on a unique kayaking journey with Manatees, a venture that’s truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Begin from our starting point and traverse past the renowned Sponge Docks, soaking in the distinct history of the region. Next, venture into the mangroves and gain understanding of their crucial role in facilitating Florida’s coastal ecosystems….

Location
1060 N Pinellas Ave
North Pinellas Avenue
Please meet 15 minutes before the tour begins. You will find free parking at the address. If you have crossed the bridge, and are driving north, you have gone too far.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Kasey_t
Jan 8, 2026
Julie was amazing! She... - Julie was amazing! She really knows her stuff. We had such a great time paddling while she pointed out birds and wildlife along the way. We got to see LOTS of manatees also. This tour was awesome.
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Linda_q
Jan 6, 2026
Fantastic Kayaking and See Lots of Manitees - Wear sunscreen. Our guide Julie was very knowledgeable about local wildlife. She was exceptionally interesting to listen to. She was respectful of the manitees' environment. GREAT!
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Scott_w
Jan 3, 2026
Kayaking in Tarpon Springs - Albie was super knowledgeable. This was a great tour for teens. The new headsets they offer were perfect for hearing all the interesting facts about spongedocks and manatees. We lucked out and the manatees were super active for us. Overall, a great adventure for all.
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Lisa_b
Apr 5, 2025
Julie was a very... - Julie was a very knowledgeable and passionate tour guide. She was very patient with those of us (me) who don’t possess sting paddling skills. We shown beautiful wildlife while learning about the different ecosystems that exist along the river. I highly recommend a kayak tour with River Wild.
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Debra_w
Mar 23, 2025
Awesome excursion! - Julie was an awesome guide. She is very knowledgeable about the wildlife as well as the local history. We were fortunate enough to see several dolphins and a herd of manatees! She explained that the manatees were mating and it was so cool to see the 1,000 pound creatures breach out of the water! I was concerned whether this would be too strenuous for me, but it wasn’t too difficult.
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Rhonda_s
Mar 3, 2025
Julie was a great and... - Julie was a great and knowledgeable guide. The trip was the perfect length of time. We did see the manatees, dolphins and tons of different birds.
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Pamela_l
Feb 26, 2025
The kayak trip was... - The kayak trip was awesome!!! Julie the guide was informative and interesting. We saw tons of manatee learned a lot about the area.
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Tracydk490pz
Feb 18, 2025
Great experience! - Julie was amazing and we loved the tour. We got to see a bunch of manatees as well as dolphins mating. Definitely recommend.
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Brendon_f
Feb 4, 2025
A fantastic few hours on the water - Great experience. Suitable for all experience and ages. Julia the guide was knowledgeable and so helpful. Being so close to many manatees was a once in a lifetime experience.
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Kristen_k
Feb 21, 2025
Julie was a friendly and... - Julie was a friendly and knowledgeable guide. The scenery and wildlife were beautiful. The manatees were a little shy, but peeked up at us. There were very playful dolphins that put on a show. The kayaking was no problem for amateurs like me and my teen daughter.
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From $68
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).