I came to visit my son that moved to Orlando and we decided to do this kayaking trip and it was Amazing!!!
From meeting Brad that helped us with the kayak and information about the river we got in the water and started to explore.
First, the kayak is clear and so clean and well taken care of to the feeling exploring the nature from the water to everything around us. We got to see monkeys, manatees, birds and fish. I’m so happy I got to do this with my son, great experience.
We got back to the dock and Brad was there waiting for us to help and any questions we might have. We are definitely coming back and will book with Brad and his company and probably do the guided tour with him to get the most out of the trip. Well worth it!!!
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JanAnd
September 19, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
The only way to see & learn Silver Springs
I’ve kayaked at Silver Springs before and had never had such an amazing experience. Our guide, Brad, truly was the best tour guide we’ve ever had. He shared so much knowledge about the wildlife, the Spring’s history and even conservation efforts. We saw manatees, alligators, birds, monkeys and turtles. By far the best tour in Ocala is with Sassy and Brad!
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carolynsJ9079KB
July 24, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great Experience with Brad
We had such a great experience renting from Brad! He was super communicative, helpful, and made everything really easy from start to finish. He answered all of our questions and made sure we were set before we headed out. We had an amazing time at Rainbow Springs and would definitely rent from him again. Highly recommend!
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legom2026
June 19, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Brad is awesome
Brad was exceptionally helpfully! Did his absolute best to get us out there. Thank youu
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F5471VJchristines
June 16, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Priceless experience
Brad was amazing, we want to come back to Florida just to take another adventure with him!! The water was spectacular and all the wildlife left us with memories forever. Absolutely a priceless experience. Thank you Brad for all the wealth of knowledge you hold for this special place.
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Joseph R
May 9, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great time! Lots to see in water, on land, and in the air
Highly reccommend this trip! Ryan provided us with the kayaks and helped l tell us where to go and what to look out for. We were lucky enough to spot a manatee, 3-4 gators, and many many turtles along with native birds like black annihinga and white ibis.
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Y7564QIlisac
April 5, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Silverado springs
Was a wonderful experience. Our guide roman was very informative. And a wonderful guide . Hope to return earlier in the year . Thanks for a great day
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agraymurray
April 4, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing Excursion with a Life Lesson
Review: Kayaking with Sassy
We went on the most amazing excursion through Silver Springs with “Kayaking With Sassy.” We were blessed to have Brad as our guide. Before we arrived we received plenty of “need to know” information and even a photo of our guide. With other tour companies launching from the same location, we were well prepared and knew where to go and who to look for. We arrived early and we're able to get going quickly.
Brad is super friendly and extremely knowledgeable about all things related to manatees, turtles, alligators, monkeys, the history of the springs, and the ecosystem that ties them all together. As an educator and nature lover I appreciated all of the information shared. Brad helped us make personal connections with him, with Silver Springs, its animals, and the world.
We chose Kayaking With Sassy because of the eco-friendly, nature loving, acceptance message they teach and encourage; “Be Good to Each Other.” 💚🐢
The price was very affordable and the military discount offered was a bonus.
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Teresa_P
April 2, 2026 · via Viator
Rental not tour
We only did the rentals but the guide that set us up was great, very friendly, nice gave us a map to avoid the big tour groups told us where to turn etc. And it was an easy drop off! Would recommend 100%
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justinbM9623HC
April 1, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Perfect
Amazing especially if you love wildlife. Roman was our guide. Extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and personable. You don't want to do the river without someone who knows where to look and knows the spots, BUT you are able to go off on your own which was the best thing for me and my daughter. We were able to spot manatees and turtles before the flock of people because we'd go off on our own just a lot ways from the group. Would also like to give a shout out to Brad who helped us make the right choice in booking the exact river and tour that would be best for us. 100% would recommend Sassy for a tour. We will definitely be back in the future to see the other rivers.
