Manatee Kayak Encounter
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Crystal River, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Get to know the locals living in the waters of the Chassahowitzka River during this unique kayaking experience. Venture into Homosassa, the Manatee Capital of Florida, and explore a wildlife refuge where seven rivers flow. Within these waters are over one thousand manatees who are waiting to make your acquaintance. Marvel at these stunning creatures from your kayak, watching them swim, feed, and swim around peacefully.
- Kayak safely with manatees in a low-impact eco-friendly way
- Explore the wildlife refuge that houses the Chassahowitzka River
- All equipment, such as the kayak, paddles, and lifejacket, are included
- Discover the area where thousands of manatee visit year-round
What's Included
- Kayak, Kayak Paddle, Lifejacket.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 8690 Co Rd 480, Homosassa, FL 34448, USA
At the very end of county road 480 there is a boat ramp and a kayak launch. You will see your tour guide next to the kayak launch with the kayaks waiting for you.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.8:00 am
Itinerary
Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Christian_J
This tour with Drake was absolutely wonderful. He took my daughter and I out into the river yesterday. We thoroughly enjoyed our time out there and with Drake. He is very knowledgeable about the local springs and wildlife and seems to truly enjoy sharing that with you. He is also a really nice guy that makes an effort to get to know you, which enhanced our experience. We already told him we'd see him again. 100% we will have him show us around other springs when we are in the area.
Reviews
4.7
based on 25 reviews
april_s, May 2024
it was canceled night before, so waiting on my refund .,, had to scramble next morning to find replacement , so the kids could still go
Christian_J, Aug 2023
This tour with Drake was absolutely wonderful. He took my daughter and I out into the river yesterday. We thoroughly enjoyed our time out there and with Drake. He is very knowledgeable about the local springs and wildlife and seems to truly enjoy sharing that with you. He is also a really nice guy that makes an effort to get to know you, which enhanced our experience. We already told him we'd see him again. 100% we will have him show us around other springs when we are in the area.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
thank you very much! I appreciate the review and im glad you had a great experience. let me know when you are in town again.
Elodie_F, Apr 2023
Melissa was a great guide we had a fantastic moment kayaking ! Not the best spot for Manatee at the time we went but still managed to spot one ! Highly recommend !
Daniel_S, Mar 2023
We would recommend Manatee Kayak Encounter if you want a unique experience seeing Manatees and other animals in their natural environment
Rachel_H, May 2022
Our trip with drake was even better than advertised! It was a ton of fun and he is so knowledgeable. We couldn’t recommend this experience more!!
Katia_W, Apr 2022
Drake was awesome! He was very knowledgeable about the entire ecosystem. We got lucky and were able to see multiple manatees and it was such an amazing experience. I can’t wait to visit again!
Sandra_R, Jan 2022
The tour was really amazing with Drake. He knows all the birds and fishes and he can tell you so many things about the area. We saw a lot of beautiful corners and of course manatees :) we jumped also into the water in an area which looked like a lagoon. Thanks for that amazing day Drake.
Shohei_S, Dec 2021
Great customer service and great tour.
We could meet manatee and We would love to come back sometime again
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per personup to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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