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Top 9 Manatee Kayak & Snorkel Tours Near Orlando

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The springs hold 72 degrees all winter, so the manatees move in and you can share the water with them. For every manatee kayak and snorkel trip near Orlando, the details are here: gear and wetsuits, hotel pickup, small-group versus larger boats, the best months to go, and the full price.

Silver Springs Clear Kayak Manatee, Monkey & Wildlife Adventures

Silver Springs Clear Kayak Manatee, Monkey & Wildlife Adventures - Choosing your ride: clear kayaks, sit-on-top options, and strict weight limits

1.Silver Springs Clear Kayak Manatee, Monkey & Wildlife Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 419 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $80Our pick

Kayak 5 miles in clear water at Silver Springs for fish, turtles, manatees, and monkeys with a guide in a small group.

“Chris, our guide, was great. We saw all sorts of animals. It was 2 hours of kayaking so be prepared for that. We only saw a few manatees but there were monkeys, alligators, turtles & birds!! We had a great time.”

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Clear Kayak or Paddleboard Manatee Adventure

Clear Kayak or Paddleboard Manatee Adventure - Fort King Paddle Trail: The Route That Drives the Experience

Manatee Snorkeling Adventure Tour with Lunch & Hotel Pickup

Manatee Snorkeling Adventure Tour with Lunch & Hotel Pickup - Crystal River manatees: the boat cruise and what snorkel time really means

3.Manatee Snorkeling Adventure Tour with Lunch & Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 230 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $169

Orlando manatee snorkeling day trip with hotel pickup, Crystal River wildlife cruise, Homosassa viewing chamber, lunch, and optional airboat.

“Had a kovely time,the guides were lovely,and knew all qbout the manates and cared about them passionatly.i didnt go in the water,as i get cramps when too cold,and the water was pretty cold. Still saw manatees and enjoyed the trip.”

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Small Group Manatee Discovery Kayak Tour near Orlando

Small Group Manatee Discovery Kayak Tour near Orlando - Meeting at 2398 W French Ave and getting kitted up

From Orlando: Manatee Snorkel Tour with Lunch & Hotel Pickup

From Orlando: Manatee Snorkel Tour with Lunch & Hotel Pickup - The Orlando-to-Crystal River drive: where the value hides

5.From Orlando: Manatee Snorkel Tour with Lunch & Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews · 11 hours · from $169

Swim with manatees in Crystal River, enjoy a homosassa wildlife visit with underwater viewing, and get Orlando hotel pickup and lunch.

“Ismaël was a very good driver. the bus was very comfy, the activity was great, WE could see some Manatees eventough thé water was a bit cloud so sometimes difficult, but everything was good. The staff on site was veey kind and nice and they even offered hot chocolate when we went off of the water. Nice activity I would recommend.”

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Silver Springs Manatee Kayak Tour

Silver Springs Manatee Kayak Tour - Gear that saves you time: what’s included on the water

6.Silver Springs Manatee Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Kayak Silver Springs on a small-group Fort King loop for manatees, turtles, gators, and monkeys. Gear and guide included for $65.

“Aaron was amazing. He was very knowledgable about the area, and knew where to go to see manatees and other wildlife. He made our 2hr kayak experience exactly what we were hoping for. Would recommend Aaron for this tour 100 percent.”

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Manatees, Monkeys and Florida Natural Spring Adventure Tour

Manatees, Monkeys and Florida Natural Spring Adventure Tour - The Paddle Through Oak and Cypress to the Main Spring Head

7.Manatees, Monkeys and Florida Natural Spring Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75

Clear kayak or SUP on Silver Springs natural springs. Paddle to possible manatees and monkeys with gear included. 2 hours.

“Absolutely DO NOT BOOK WITH THIS COMPANY! We drove 2 hrs, just to NEVER see or hear from this company. No phone call, email, NOTHING!! Very unprofessional, distasteful, and disrespectful!! I highly suggest you NOT BOOK WITH THREE BROTHERS!!”

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Rainbow Springs: Clear Kayak & Snorkel Eco Tour

Rainbow Springs: Clear Kayak & Snorkel Eco Tour - Guide-led nature spotting: what Josh and Aly tend to focus on

8.Rainbow Springs: Clear Kayak & Snorkel Eco Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Paddle the Rainbow River on a clear kayak at Rainbow Springs, spot wildlife, and learn local nature on an intimate 2-hour eco tour.

“What a cool experience! We thoroughly enjoyed our morning excursion on the Rainbow River. Aly was a great guide - very welcoming and knowledgeable. Must do when in Florida!”

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Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour near Orlando

Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour near Orlando - Where the Tour Starts Near Orlando

9.Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour near Orlando

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60Best value

Guided kayak on Florida’s St. Johns River near Orlando for close manatee sightings, gear included, small group, and photos after the tour.

“We were able to book this kayak tour last minute (less than 2 hours before), which was amazing since we were looking for something fun to do our last day in Florida. Aaron was a fantastic guide—super friendly, easy to talk to, and very knowledgeable. He made sure we felt comfortable the whole time (and even stayed between us and the big gators 😂). The manatees were incredibly friendly and curious. It’s wild to have these giant sea potatoes gliding right underneath your kayak. We even had a mama and her baby hanging around us for a while, which was unforgettable. Aaron texted all the instructions ahead of time, making…”

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