Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour near Orlando
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Orlando, USA
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Paddle through Blue Spring State Park, one of the closest manatee habitats to Orlando. This guided kayaking tour offers a structured way to observe manatees and local wildlife from the water. With small group sizes and sit-on-top kayaks, the experience provides a clear, low-impact way to view animals in their natural setting, while a guide helps with navigation, safety, and identifying species along the route.
- Enjoy prime manatee watching close to Orlando
- Small group size improves visibility and reduces crowding
- Kayak vantage point offers closer, unobstructed views
- Guided format increases chances of spotting wildlife
What's Included
- Local Knowledgeable Guide
- Kayak and paddle, life vest/whistle, dry bags for wallet, keys, and phone
- Two Person Tandem available upon reguest with 2 single purchase.
- 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)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 2100 W French Ave, Orange City, FL 32763, USA
When you put in Blue Springs State park into your maps app, go past the entrance of the park, do not enter the park, go to the end of the dirt road where there is a boat ramp. That is our launch location for the tour. PLEASE DO NOT GO INTO THE PARK!
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- not wheelchair accessible
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Featured review
Connie_E
Aaron was a wonderful guide. I was a single and he could have easily cancelled but went out of his way to take me on a beautiful paddle trip. Very knowledgeable about all the wildlife, saw many manatees, bald eagle, alligator, and lots of bird species. Also sent pictures of our trip. Highly recommend any of his tours.
Reviews
5.0
based on 33 reviews
Natalie_S, Mar 2026
I had an amazing time ! I saw manatees, a big alligator, small ones, various birds and a huge turtle. Thanks, Aaron !
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you Natalie! - Aaron
Pam_J, Mar 2026
This 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.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you Pam! Being out on the water definitely feels like old Florida. Let me know when you are ready for your next Adventure, maybe the Dolphin tour! -Aaron
Julianne_O, Feb 2026
AWA / 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!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you! Let me know when you guys are ready for your next Adventure! -Aaron
Jenny_L, Feb 2026
Amazing 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!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you! It truly was an amazing day to be on the water. Let me know when you are ready for your next adventure! - Aaron
Curtis_S, Jan 2026
Our 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.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you Curtis! Let me know next time you guys are in town and maybe we can go see the dolphins. -Aaron
Anita_W, Jan 2026
Aaron was a knowledgeable guide. Always keeping us engaged in tour. We were able to see several manatees and gators.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you! Let me know when you are ready for your next adventure! - Aaron
Chelsea_K, Dec 2025
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 everything easy and stress-free, and he also took photos and videos and shared them via a link the same day so we could just be present and enjoy the experience.
11/10 would recommend both the experience and Aaron!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you! What a treat to have mama and baby come straight up to us and hang out for a few minutes. Maybe next time my Dolphin tour. Aaron
Connie_E, Nov 2025
Aaron was a wonderful guide. I was a single and he could have easily cancelled but went out of his way to take me on a beautiful paddle trip. Very knowledgeable about all the wildlife, saw many manatees, bald eagle, alligator, and lots of bird species. Also sent pictures of our trip. Highly recommend any of his tours.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you! Hope to see you next time you are in town. -Aaron
Sonia_B, Oct 2025
We recently took the Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour near Orlando booked through Viator, and it was truly a fantastic experience, thanks entirely to our guide, Aaron.
From the moment we booked, Aaron was proactive and professional. He contacted us right away, providing incredibly precise instructions on everything—from what essential items to bring to exactly how to find him upon arrival. This excellent pre-tour organization eliminated any stress and allowed us to focus purely on the excitement of the trip.
Aaron deliberately keeps his tours small, typically capping them at six people. This intimate group size is a huge advantage. It allows him to fully assess the skill and experience level of each individual kayaker, ensuring that the entire trip is both safe and exceptionally fun. We felt completely cared for and appreciated the personalized attention.
If you are looking for a highly organized, safe, and personal experience getting up close with manatees near Orlando, we highly recommend booking with Aaron. It’s the perfect blend of wildlife adventure and expert guidance.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you Sonia! In all my years of guiding for another company the one big thing I learned was smaller tour make for a better more personalized tour. Hope to see you guys again soon, maybe for the Dolphin tour next time! -Aaron
Amy_G, Oct 2025
We had a great trip with Aaron! His communication beforehand was excellent too. He was super friendly and knowledgeable, we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend booking a tour with him!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you Amy! - Aaron
Ashton_A, Aug 2025
This was an amazing tour. Sooo hard to resist the urge to hug the manatees. Guide is knowledge and fun. Will do this again
Response from Host, Sep 2025
It definitely is hard not to want to give them a big squeeze! Come back and see us, maybe the dolphin tour. -Aaron
Nora_C, Jul 2025
Wonderful kayaking tour!
The tour guides are amazing !
Very informative, and so patient with inexperienced kayakers.
Received photos and videos of our trip. Definitely will book again! 10 stars ⭐️
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you! -Aaron
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