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
30 đánh giá
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Awesome Time !
Natalie S,26 thg 3, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00I 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
5.00Super 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
5.00Just 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
5.00This 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
5.00This 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
5.00What 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.
Great small group kayak!
Julianne O,19 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00AWA / Aaron was terrific. He communicated details before the trip to make sure we found him. During the paddle he adjusted where we went to avoid other groups and ensured we saw as much wildlife as possible. We saw numerous manatee, smaller alligators and bird species. He used a SUP board for better viewing and even took video and pictures he shared afterwards. Loved the smaller group size and his knowledge. Highly recommend!
Manatee River Fun
joehartz,12 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Aaron was very knowledgeable about the local wildlife and history of the river we were exploring. He made it fun, safe, and entertaining. There were tons of Manatee that swam right around and under us, it was so cool.
We had a great time
Jenny L,1 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00Amazing kayak experience with the manatees! Granted, we had perfect weather so were fortunate in that respect. Aaron was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so much about the wildlife, and as a bonus, sent us beautiful photos afterward that captured the day. Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a memorable adventure on the water!
Favorite adventure of our trip
Curtis S,29 thg 1, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00Our guide was so patient and fun. We arrived late and he still waited and made our experience awesome. We were able to see tons of manatees and alligators.
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