Silver Springs Clear Kayak Tour – Manatees & Monkeys Tour
Description
Paddle over crystal-clear spring water where you can see manatees swimming directly beneath you—and even spot wild monkeys along the shoreline. This is the only place in the U.S. where you can experience both in one unforgettable tour. Enjoy a small-group, beginner-friendly experience as your guide leads you through the most wildlife-rich areas of Silver Springs. Most guests have never kayaked or paddle boarded—we start with a quick, easy lesson so you feel confident before heading out. Along the way, you may see manatees, monkeys, turtles, birds, and more while learning about the history and ecosystem of this world-famous spring. As a family-run company with over 15 years of experience, we’re known for delivering fun, safe, and memorable tours. Choose from premium clear kayaks or high-end paddleboards for the best possible view of the water. Featured on the Travel Channel and trusted by thousands of guests across Florida. Tours fill quickly—book now to reserve your spot.
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Itinerary
We will all meet and launch from the State Park. We will paddle through the beautiful-crystal clear waters shaded by large oak and cypress trees and then come to the large opening where the main spring head is located and where the glass bottom boats launch from.
We will paddle through one of the wider sections of the Silver Springs River. This is one of the main areas the manatees like to hang out and a great spot to observe and take photos of the manatees!
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(153)
We had an awesome time and Ryan was amazing, friendly, informative! We saw all the animals. Manatees, monkeys, otters, gators! Fish. So much fun!!
Ryan is very good. He xplained things along the way and had us meet manatee
Thank you for your great review! We're so glad you had an enjoyable time on the water with Ryan. His knowledge and ability to share interesting information along the way really add to the experience, and we're happy you were able to see a manatee during your tour! We'll be sure to share your kind words with Ryan. Thank you for choosing Three Brothers Boards!
Wonderful to see so many amazing creatures and to be in the water. John was a great guide! A beautiful day in a very special environment.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you had such a beautiful day on the water with John. Getting to experience so much wildlife in such a unique natural environment makes for a truly special adventure, and we're happy John helped make it even more enjoyable. We'll be sure to share your kind words with him. Thank you for choosing Three Brothers Boards!
Our guide Ryan was so helpful and amazing very detailed made sure to help stop and kept my son safe We were late and he was so patient and accommodating
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad Ryan helped make the experience enjoyable and comfortable for your family. His patience, attention to detail, and focus on making sure everyone feels safe on the water are such important parts of a great tour. We're especially happy to hear he took such good care of your son and was accommodating when you arrived. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Ryan. Thank you for choosing Three Brothers Boards!
Our guide John navigated my daughter and I skillfully on the Silver River kayak tour. We sight lots of wildlife: birds, manatees, gators, turtles and monkeys. The water and weather were very beautiful and John shared a lot of fun stories that made our trip interesting!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you and your daughter had such a memorable adventure on the Silver River with John. It sounds like you had an incredible day for wildlife, seeing manatees, alligators, turtles, monkeys, and plenty of birds along the way! We're also happy John's knowledge and stories made the experience even more interesting and enjoyable. We'll be sure to share your kind words with him. Thank you for choosing Three Brothers Boards for your Silver Springs adventure!
We booked this last minute and it was absolutely unforgettable. The springs are crystal clear so you can see everything, and there's plentiful wildlife on the banks as well. Our guide Ryan was fantastic. He communicated well to us about the potential for the day's weather to delay or cancel our tour and was very kind. We ended up being delayed almost an hour due to weather but it was completely worth the wait. He was informative, educational, and very funny and down to earth/easy to talk to. He made the tour easy and knew exactly where to find all the springs have to offer including three manatees, a plethora of birds, alligator, tons of turtles and unique species like the leopard gar. The only downside to our tour was when we called the three brothers company about the potential for a very long wait or cancel regarding weather and what that would mean for refunds. That call was extremely disappointing and we basically were given a complete runaround with no info. We just wanted to know what would happen if we ended up being pushed of for weather for several hours if we could be refunded or given a discount for waiting all day and couldn't get a straight answer. Ryan, the guide, was honestly the best part of the trip and once weather cleared us it was all worth it. At the end of our tour a thunderstorm caught us by surprise but that just increased the fun and thrill we had and made for a wonderful story to tell our friends and family, and made for a funny memory between us. All in all we had a blast, bottom line we were every impressed with the tour guide and the kayaking itself, very unimpressed with three brothers company customer service.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We're so glad the weather cleared and you were able to enjoy such an incredible day on the springs with Ryan. Seeing three manatees, an alligator, turtles, birds, leopard gar, and so much other wildlife certainly made for a memorable adventure! Ryan does a fantastic job sharing his knowledge while keeping the experience fun and relaxed, and we'll be sure to pass along your kind words. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the communication during the weather delay. Florida weather can change quickly, and while we always hope guests are able to wait it out with us when conditions are expected to improve, we certainly understand that not everyone can wait an hour or longer beyond their scheduled tour time. In those situations, guests who are unable to wait can be offered a full refund. We're very happy everything ultimately worked out and that the tour itself was worth the wait. Thank you for your patience with the weather and for choosing Three Brothers Boards. It sounds like you came away with some pretty great wildlife sightings and an adventure you'll have a story to tell about for a long time!
Great experience. I booked last minute and Ryan accommodated us. Ryan helped my mom a lot and I appreciate that very much. Great instructions. We saw the manatee, different birds, alligator, and turtles. Relaxing water experience. Would recommend and would go again... bring a change of clothes.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad Ryan was able to accommodate your last-minute booking and make the experience comfortable and enjoyable for your family. It's especially great to hear how helpful he was with your mom and that his instructions helped everyone feel at ease. Seeing manatees, an alligator, turtles, and a variety of birds sounds like a fantastic day on the water! Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing Three Brothers Boards—we'd love to welcome you back for another relaxing adventure!
Ryan was simply brilliant ! He was extremely patient and very knowledgeable , definitely enjoyed the experience!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you had such a great experience with Ryan. His patience and knowledge help make guests feel comfortable while getting the most out of their time on the water, and we're happy that stood out during your tour. We'll be sure to share your kind words with him. Thank you for choosing Three Brothers Boards!
Our guide Ryan was great! This was amazing! Would highly recommend!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had such an amazing experience with Ryan. We'll be sure to share your kind words with him—he'll be grateful to know he helped make your tour so enjoyable. Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing Three Brothers Boards. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure on the water soon!
Ryan was great, the manities and clear water was awesome.
Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear you had a great time on the water with Ryan. Seeing manatees in the crystal-clear water is always a memorable experience, and we're so glad you were able to enjoy it. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Ryan. Thank you for choosing Three Brothers Boards, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
