Orlando Manatee Encounters
2 hoursFree cancellation
from $80.00
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Overview
Journey to Blue Spring State Park, winter home to one of Florida’s largest populations of Manatee. Witness hundreds of these “sea cows” relaxing in the spring alone. Observe these creatures from a safe distance in your kayak as your Florida Master Naturalist introduces you to the flora and fauna that make up this wild area. This is a great trip for the entire family!
Orlando Manatee Encounters
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Duration
2 hours
2 hours
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Pickup
Meet at the start point (no pickup)
Meet at the start point (no pickup)
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Meeting / start point
Go to the very end of French Avenue, 1 mile past the State Park entrance. DO NOT ENTER THE STATE PARK! Follow the dirt road until the end by the river.
Go to the very end of French Avenue, 1 mile past the State Park entrance. DO NOT ENTER THE STATE PARK! Follow the dirt road until the end by the river.
What's included
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- Landing and facility fees
Not included
- Gratuities
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- There is no minimum age however all participants must know how to swim
- It is recommended that you bring a swimsuit, towel, waterproof camera and wear clothes that can get wet and possibly dirty
- To ensure a proper size kayak is available, please provide your individual heights and weights at the time of booking
- There is no restroom at the meeting location. There is a public restroom at Valentine Park (1511 W French Ave, Orange City, FL 32763) about a mile before you arrive the meeting location that we recommend you use before your tour.
- Must be comfortable sitting in a kayak for multiple hours
