Blue Springs is the closest spot for manatee kayaking near Orlando, just about an hour from the airport! Each year, record numbers of manatees (over 600) migrate to the warmer 72-degree waters during the colder months. Join me for a paddle on Florida’s longest river, the St. Johns, as we search for these incredible creatures alongside other wildlife like alligators, turtles, and a variety of birds. From November to March, during manatee season, the Blue Springs run transforms into a manatee sanctuary and is closed to swimmers and paddlers. My sit-on-top kayaks offer the best view of these gentle giants as they glide by. (there is a max weight limit of 250lbs for the single kayaks and 450lbs for the tandem)****Please note if you need a two person tandem****My kayak tours are capped at 6 kayaks per tour, perfect for families and smaller groups!
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:29 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 14.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour near Orlando lasts about 1h 30min.
Prices start at $65 per person for this Orlando experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 4:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is 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! Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 9 participants.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour near Orlando | 1h 30min | 5.0 (40) | $65 | |
 Small Group Manatee Discovery Kayak Tour near Orlando | 2 hours | 4.9 (316) | $80 | View |
 Small Group Scenic Wekiva River Kayak Tour near Orlando | 2h 30min | 5.0 (15) | $80 | View |
 Silver Springs Manatee Kayak Tour | 1h 30min | 4.9 (74) | $70 | View |
 Silver Springs: Clear Kayaking Wildlife Tour | 2 hours | 5.0 (20) | $65 | View |
 Silver Springs Jungle Kayaking and Paddleboarding | 3 hours | 4.9 (179) | $40 | View |
 Clear Kayak or Paddleboard Manatee Adventure | 2 hours | 4.6 (414) | $80 | View |
not wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 40 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by AWA Kayak Tours.
