Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour near Orlando

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Blue Springs is the closest spot for manatee kayaking near Orlando, just about an hour from the airport! Each year, record numbers of manatees (over 600) migrate to the warmer 72-degree waters during the colder months. Join me for a paddle on Florida’s longest river, the St. Johns, as we search for these incredible creatures alongside other wildlife like alligators, turtles, and a variety of birds. From November to March, during manatee season, the Blue Springs run transforms into a manatee sanctuary and is closed to swimmers and paddlers. My sit-on-top kayaks offer the best view of these gentle giants as they glide by. (there is a max weight limit of 250lbs for the single kayaks and 450lbs for the tandem)****Please note if you need a two person tandem****My kayak tours are capped at 6 kayaks per tour, perfect for families and smaller groups!

Thông tin khác

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

not wheelchair accessible

Chính sách hủy

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

Cần Quan Tâm

One of the main reasons visitors flock to Blue Springs is the chance to see manatees up close. During the colder months, typically November through March, hundreds of manatees migrate to the spring’s warm waters, creating a truly magical experience. While the spring itself is closed to paddlers during manatee season to protect these gentle giants, the St. Johns River offers excellent opportunities to spot them as they swim near your kayak during this guided tour.

Bao gồm

Local Knowledgeable Guide

Two Person Tandem available upon reguest with 2 single purchase.

Kayak and paddle, life vest/whistle, dry bags for wallet, keys, and phone

Bottled water

Sunblock

Tip for you guide(if you had an amazing time!)

Sunglasses(polarized preferred) to see underwater better

Hat (there is no shade on the water)

Tùy chọn

Two Person Tandem

2 person minimum per kayak

Single Person Kayak

Đánh giá

5.00

33 đánh giá

Tổng số đánh giá và xếp hạng từ Viator & TripAdvisor

Kayaking tour with Aaron
brattleboro,26 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Our kayaking tour with Aaron was an amazing experience. He is super friendly knowledgeable making the whole trip feel safe and fun. We saw alligators,birds, fish and manatee
Fantastic Experience
Q6081WGmichaelw,23 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
What a fantastic experience. Aaron was an amazing guide. One thing I didn't realize until I arrived, is he only does very small tours, just a few people. On the day of my tour no one else showed up, so I got a private tour. Some tour operators would have canceled the tour due to lack of participants, but not Aaron, he honored his word and gave me a great tour and even extended it because he didn't have another tour that day. HIs knowledge of the area, wildlife (and of course, the manatees) was expansive and because of him I got to see quite a few manatees close up. He also took photos which he shared. His photos were much better than mine... I was traveling alone for business, so I wish my family could have experienced this great tour. If I return to Orlando I will definitely repeat.
Barbara Manatee
L4811KCemilyh,17 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
AMAZING tour with an AWESOME guide! Aaron was patient, explained everything throughly (I hadn’t kayaked in yeaaars so I was basically new). He was kind, very knowledgeable, and had an arsenal of puns ready at hand. The manatees loooooved him and we were able to see 3-5 at a time as well as a few alligators! Aaron made sure we were safe and together the entire time as well as took amazing pictures and sent them to us afterwards so we could focus on the in-person memories! Will absolutely do this again if I’m ever in Orlando!
Blue Springs
BrennaFraserMcGowan,2 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Great kayak tour with Aaron - saw so many animals!
Awesome Time !
Natalie S,26 thg 3, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
I had an amazing time ! I saw manatees, a big alligator, small ones, various birds and a huge turtle. Thanks, Aaron !
Kayaking with Manatees
MeyerA226,22 thg 3, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Super fun kayaking trip. We saw manatees several times up close along with gators and various native birds. Our guide Aaron was great. He was personable, knowledgeable and fun. Highly recommend!
The best manatee experience!!
riszo1,21 thg 3, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Just went on a guided tour with Aaron and I can't say enough how great of an experience this was! Aaron was such a great guide! He clearly knew what he was talking about and was genuinely a fun person. We got to see plenty of manatees, alligators, and various species of birds. I would definitely do this again if ever I'm back in the area
Breathtaking Tour with AWA Tours
708jacquelineo,21 thg 3, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour was the highlight of my trip to Florida. Aaron was excellent and kind. Aaron informed us on everything a person needed to know about the wildlife in the area and protecting it. The location was gorgeous. The best part of the tour were the manatees! They definitely recognize Aaron. Before we knew it, we were surrounded by these beautiful, sweet, and playful mamals and it was just absolutely breathtaking. I recommend taking a trip with Aaron if you can. It was worth all time!
Fun Kayaking
Pam J,13 thg 3, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
This guided trip was not difficult and it was fun. Aaron, our guide , was very knowledgeable and humorous. This is a good way to spend some time in Old Florida.
A Special Experience
Chante m,22 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
What an amazing experience. Seeing the manatees was the highlight of the trip. I felt blessed to be in the presence of these gentle, curious creatures. Aaron was a first rate guide: knowledgeable, amicable, and open to taking us further along the river to explore. We saw a variety of birds (anhingas, herons, egrets, ibis, black vultures) and a couple of alligators sunning themselves along the shore. Everyone in our group of four loved our outing. And kayaking was quite meditative. Highly recommend.

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Tổng quát

Ngôn ngữ có sẵn

Tiếng Anh

1 giờ 30 phút

Vé di động

Thông tin khác

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

not wheelchair accessible

Chính sách hủy

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

Cần Quan Tâm

Bao gồm

Local Knowledgeable Guide

Two Person Tandem available upon reguest with 2 single purchase.

Kayak and paddle, life vest/whistle, dry bags for wallet, keys, and phone

Bottled water

Sunblock

Tip for you guide(if you had an amazing time!)

Sunglasses(polarized preferred) to see underwater better

Hat (there is no shade on the water)

Tùy chọn

Two Person Tandem

2 person minimum per kayak

Single Person Kayak

Đánh giá

5.00

33 đánh giá

Tổng số đánh giá và xếp hạng từ Viator & TripAdvisor

Kayaking tour with Aaron
brattleboro,26 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Our kayaking tour with Aaron was an amazing experience. He is super friendly knowledgeable making the whole trip feel safe and fun. We saw alligators,birds, fish and manatee
Fantastic Experience
Q6081WGmichaelw,23 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
What a fantastic experience. Aaron was an amazing guide. One thing I didn't realize until I arrived, is he only does very small tours, just a few people. On the day of my tour no one else showed up, so I got a private tour. Some tour operators would have canceled the tour due to lack of participants, but not Aaron, he honored his word and gave me a great tour and even extended it because he didn't have another tour that day. HIs knowledge of the area, wildlife (and of course, the manatees) was expansive and because of him I got to see quite a few manatees close up. He also took photos which he shared. His photos were much better than mine... I was traveling alone for business, so I wish my family could have experienced this great tour. If I return to Orlando I will definitely repeat.
Barbara Manatee
L4811KCemilyh,17 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
AMAZING tour with an AWESOME guide! Aaron was patient, explained everything throughly (I hadn’t kayaked in yeaaars so I was basically new). He was kind, very knowledgeable, and had an arsenal of puns ready at hand. The manatees loooooved him and we were able to see 3-5 at a time as well as a few alligators! Aaron made sure we were safe and together the entire time as well as took amazing pictures and sent them to us afterwards so we could focus on the in-person memories! Will absolutely do this again if I’m ever in Orlando!
Blue Springs
BrennaFraserMcGowan,2 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Great kayak tour with Aaron - saw so many animals!
Awesome Time !
Natalie S,26 thg 3, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
I had an amazing time ! I saw manatees, a big alligator, small ones, various birds and a huge turtle. Thanks, Aaron !
Kayaking with Manatees
MeyerA226,22 thg 3, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Super fun kayaking trip. We saw manatees several times up close along with gators and various native birds. Our guide Aaron was great. He was personable, knowledgeable and fun. Highly recommend!
The best manatee experience!!
riszo1,21 thg 3, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Just went on a guided tour with Aaron and I can't say enough how great of an experience this was! Aaron was such a great guide! He clearly knew what he was talking about and was genuinely a fun person. We got to see plenty of manatees, alligators, and various species of birds. I would definitely do this again if ever I'm back in the area
Breathtaking Tour with AWA Tours
708jacquelineo,21 thg 3, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour was the highlight of my trip to Florida. Aaron was excellent and kind. Aaron informed us on everything a person needed to know about the wildlife in the area and protecting it. The location was gorgeous. The best part of the tour were the manatees! They definitely recognize Aaron. Before we knew it, we were surrounded by these beautiful, sweet, and playful mamals and it was just absolutely breathtaking. I recommend taking a trip with Aaron if you can. It was worth all time!
Fun Kayaking
Pam J,13 thg 3, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
This guided trip was not difficult and it was fun. Aaron, our guide , was very knowledgeable and humorous. This is a good way to spend some time in Old Florida.
A Special Experience
Chante m,22 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
What an amazing experience. Seeing the manatees was the highlight of the trip. I felt blessed to be in the presence of these gentle, curious creatures. Aaron was a first rate guide: knowledgeable, amicable, and open to taking us further along the river to explore. We saw a variety of birds (anhingas, herons, egrets, ibis, black vultures) and a couple of alligators sunning themselves along the shore. Everyone in our group of four loved our outing. And kayaking was quite meditative. Highly recommend.