Sassy’s Silver Springs Kayak and Paddleboard Tours
Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Orlando, USA
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Gaze into the waters below your feet as you meander down Orlando’s Silver River in a see-through kayak on this river tour, or stand aboard a paddleboard for a better view of the monkeys, turtles, alligators, and manatees in the area. Your guide is on hand to snap photos of your trip, so you can focus on enjoying the ride.
- Paddleboard or kayak tour down Silver Springs
- A chance to explore the crystal clear waters of Florida Springs
- Great for animal lovers: See a range of wildlife from the river
- Don’t worry about the kit, life vests, dry bags, boats, and paddles are included
What's Included
- Boats, paddles, life vests, and dry bags are included.
- Admission Fee - Park admission and launch fees not included and must be paid to state park$6.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs, FL 34488, USA
We will meet in the Kayak Staging area of Silver Springs State Park next to the restrooms.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Silver Springs
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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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
Nelladee_W
We had a great experience on the river with our guide Ryan! The manatees were plentiful and the alligators were out sunning on the banks. We learned a lot from Ryan and he was very patient in teaching us how to kayak. Definitely worth the trip.
Reviews
4.9
based on 253 reviews
Dawn_A, Mar 2026
Great experience. Our guide Jordan was outstanding. The scenery was amazing, crystal clear water, manatee and monkeys. Go early it got very busy from when we launched to when we returned.
Veronica_S, Mar 2026
We were kayaking with Brad and he was fabulous! The knowledge he has of the river and its inhabitants was the most important part. All the manatees by name and their history, now really that is something else 😳 He was fun, funny, entertaining and informative all during our tour. You will love this, don't miss it!
Amanda_W, Mar 2026
Our guide Roman was very knowledgeable and informative with the history of the park and all the wildlife. The kids loved it, overall I highly recommend and was a memorable experience.
Jessica_S, Mar 2026
Ryan was a great guide. Gave us lots of interesting facts and pointed things out that we would not have noticed otherwise. Helped out those who needed extra help learning to control the kayak.
Lauren_M, Mar 2026
Great time, Ryan was fantastic! 10/10 would recommend again! Very cool seeing the manatees up close!
Shawn_M, Mar 2026
How knowledgeable our guide was about the park. What a nice guy Brad is. Nice to see someone who enjoys and cares about his job
Tom_T, Mar 2026
Brad and Roman were both very knowledgeable about the springs and the environment. Brad made the connection between how important it is keep the water clean because it not only effects the Manatees it effects the whole ecosystem. Great tour…. Thanks Brad and Roman
Dianne_B, Feb 2026
It was barely short of a five stars because we were slow getting in line and getting the kayaks ready for mother group. Very nice people, equipment was in good shape. Once we were there with the guide in the water it went very well. Plenty of time to enjoy things and lots of great information from him. I would recommend him to anyone. It was a bit of bumper-boats at close areas. That was fun, in it’s own way.
Nelladee_W, Feb 2026
We had a great experience on the river with our guide Ryan! The manatees were plentiful and the alligators were out sunning on the banks. We learned a lot from Ryan and he was very patient in teaching us how to kayak. Definitely worth the trip.
Jeffrey_R, Jan 2026
We had an amazing time. I’m sorry I forgot our guide name because he was absolutely amazing and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend Sassy’s tour. It goes into rhe preservation of the matinees, the wildlife and silver springs. Great time!!
David_A, Jan 2026
Great experience. Calm and beautiful... nature at its best... great tour guide Brad.. so cool to have manatees all around you. See aligators, turtles...ect... i was hoping for monkeys but none in sight this time...
Yuxiang_D, Jan 2026
Over all amazing tour and good pace. we saw baby manatees, turtles, fish, birds, alligators, and Spring under water. water is super clear.
Brooke_D, Dec 2025
What an amazing experience! The staff were very friendly and amazing to talk with! Saw a bunch of wildlife, overall a great tour!
Jack_F, Dec 2025
This team at Kayaking with Sassy’s in clear kayaks in Silver Springs Florida is an awesome group. Very knowledgeable about the history of the Silver Springs, Seminole Indians heritage to it and John Ross (gator wrestler) conservationists and advocates for the wild and nature. That nature she points out you would not find or see. The diversity of the woods, plants, birds, turtles, gators and of course what all want to witness in nature the Manatee. They share pictures with all of you that go on the tours if you have an iPhone to airdrop which are wonderful and many from under water. I highly recommend this tour company because there are many in the same spot launching. I went all reviews and this stood out as more then just a paddle up the creek tour to me. I was 100% spot on and glad I chose it over the others. Very attentive to all your needs and for keeping you safe from the boats from Silver Springs tours that travel in some of the same spots kayaks visit.
Mary_S, Dec 2025
We had a great day with Brad. He was very knowledgeable with a great sense of humor and took good care of us. Highly recommend!
Janice_Y, Nov 2025
Brad is so knowledgeable about the area. He is a gem. It was my grandson’s favorite activity on our trip.
Douglas_P, Oct 2025
We had a great time. The river is beautiful. The kayaking is not strenuous at all. Brad was great-very friendly and knowledgeable. We saw manatee, gators, turtles, birds, fish. Highly recommended!
megansullivan2009, Oct 2025
It was great! Sassy was an awesome tour guide. We even got to see a manatee! Highly recommend booking if you are in the area.
katie_G, Oct 2025
We had the best time on our kayak tour of Silver Springs with Brad! His passion for manatees and the local wildlife is absolutely contagious — you can tell he truly loves what he does. Brad was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing so many interesting facts throughout the tour while keeping everything fun and relaxed.
He went above and beyond to make sure everyone felt comfortable, and even took amazing photos and videos of us along the way so we could just enjoy the experience. His kindness and enthusiasm made the whole day unforgettable.
This was honestly one of the best guided tours we’ve ever been on. We can’t recommend Brad highly enough — if you’re visiting Silver Springs, definitely book with him!
ZHANGYE_M, Oct 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amazing Clear Canoeing and Wildlife Experience!
Our experience at Silver Springs was absolutely amazing! The clear canoeing made it feel like we were gliding right over the crystal-clear water — you can see fish, turtles, and even manatees up close. The scenery is stunning, peaceful, and perfect for nature lovers. The guides were friendly, knowledgeable, and made the trip even more enjoyable with fun facts about the wildlife and history of the area.
Highly recommended for anyone visiting the area — it’s a unique and unforgettable experience!
WEI_F, Oct 2025
We had such a great time kayaking with Brad! He was really nice and quick to respond to any questions before and during the tour. The trip was well organized and fun, and the ending was especially memorable — we finished in heavy rain, which made it even more exciting! Highly recommend Kayaking With Sassy and Brad as a guide.
Karen_P, Sep 2025
You don't see many if any manatees but did see many alligators. Tour guide took pictures and shared them with all of the us
David_R, Aug 2025
Fantastic experience at Silver Springs, highly recommended tour with very knowledgeable guide. Everything was explained prior to and during the tour. Questions and interactions encouraged throughout the experience. We started on time and ended up going over time as our guide wanted us to experience everything on offer. Location is amazing, and you get to see alligators within feet of the kayak. Would go again tomorrow if we could. A defo must if in the area.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Now that’s the kind of review that makes me wanna do a little happy dance at the dock! I love hearing our guides gave you the full VIP treatment—starting on time, staying late, and making sure you didn’t miss a thing. That’s how we roll.
And yep, nothing quite says “Florida vacation” like a gator giving you the side-eye from just a few feet away. We’d love to have you back anytime you’re ready for round two—Silver Springs will still be showing off.
– Sassy 🌸
Melissa_R, Aug 2025
It was great and would love to go again. Brad was great and showed us so much that we loved. We even seen two manatees as we were putting our canoes in. They even followed us on our way down the river. They are so beautiful and sweet to be around.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Well how about that—two manatees decided to be your personal welcoming committee! Most folks get a “hello” from the turtles, but y’all scored the VIP treatment with nature’s sweetest baked potatoes with flippers.
Brad’s got a knack for turning a river trip into a full-on wildlife parade, so I’m tickled y’all loved every minute. Don’t be shy now—those manatees will be waitin’ to escort you again next time!
– Sassy 🌸
Tam_D, Aug 2025
Such a great experience! I would highly recommend this kayak tour. Maria was awesome with the service and her knowledge about the springs and the wildlife.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Well don’t that just make my heart swell! I always say Maria knows those springs better than the fish do, and hearing y’all brag on her just proves me right. She’s the kind of guide who can spot a turtle in the water and still have a fun fact ready about the bird flying overhead.
We sure are proud to have her on our team, and I’m tickled you got to see why. Y’all come back soon—Maria will have a fresh batch of stories and wildlife waiting on ya!
– Sassy
Jim_M, Aug 2025
Brad was very knowledgeable of the area and wildlife. He made the trip interesting as well as fun. I highly recommend!
Catherine_J, Jul 2025
My family had the best time with Brad! We love kayaking and all things wildlife, so we really enjoyed learning about the local ecosystem and springs. We didn’t see any manatees this time, but we did see so many other animals - gators, turtles, birds, snakes & fish! Can’t wait to come back and do this tour again!
Brandon_J, Jul 2025
Had a great time on the spring, Brad has a wealth of knowledge to share with you about the wildlife and everything that involves the springs. Got to see many different types of cool creatures. And plenty of Brad jokes along the way
Jeff_H, Jul 2025
Brad…..amazing tour guide, who is truly passionate about what he does. We drove 18 hours to Florida and another 2.5 hours for this experience and it was worth every bit of it! We had theme park days, beach days, and water park days…..This is a MUST experience in Florida for you, your family, and friends. Brad will make this experience worth it, he did for us.
Holly_B, Jul 2025
The most wonderful morning! Our tour guide Carrie was absolutely amazing and knew so many interesting facts. Although not the season we were able to see a manatee, as well as turtles and various birds and without Carrie we might not have spotted the manatee! We were the only ones booked on so the tour felt extra special, would highly recommend and was the highlight of our Florida trip so far, thank you Carrie!
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