Orlando · MANATEE KAYAK & SNORKEL TOURS
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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.
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.”
Clear kayak manatee adventure at Silver Springs on the Fort King paddle trail. Local guide, dry bag, and wildlife photos.
“Steve was amazing and very informative ! Saw monkey’s, birds, manatees oh my! Beautiful location and scenery”
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.”
Small-group kayak near Orlando to see hundreds of winter manatees at Blue Spring, plus alligators, turtles, and birds. Stable gear included.
“Great guide, TJ is awesome, nice easy kayaking, saw manatees which was priority and learned a bunch about the area .”
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.”
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.”
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!!”
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!”
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…”
Kayak Blue Spring State Park for quiet manatee viewing, wildlife spotting, and manatee biology lessons near Orlando on a 4-hour trip.
“Couldn’t really see the manatees, kind of lame, the water is very dark visibility about 8 to 12 inches down.”
Orlando day trip to Silver Springs with small-group transport, state-park admission, and optional glass-bottom boat. Max 14.
“I went to the Silver Springs of Florida, the driver's big brother was kind, the landscape along the way was beautiful, and people were happy. The only small disadvantage is that the season is not right, not seeing the long-awaited bulls. However, the glass boat experience is very special, so you can clearly see the underwater view. I also rented a transparent crystal boat, relaxed on clear waterways, very polite. Overall a relaxing and memorable trip, recommended for those who love nature and water activities.Auto-translated”
Paddle Silver Springs in 72°F water to spot manatees and monkeys, plus sunken boats and old Hollywood history. Photos and gear included.
“It was a pretty relaxing experience. A lot of wipdlife to see and the guide was very knowledgeable and pointed out the names of everything we saw.”
Paddleboard and kayak the St. Johns River near Sanford on a private manatee-focused tour with Old Florida stories and wildlife tips.
“Had a blast with Seth on this Orlando freshwater tour! The weather was perfect and the water was calm. Couldn’t have asked for a better end to my vacation. Thanks for taking us out Seth!”
