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Manatees of Blue Springs State Park, Kayaking Florida

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Steven Su

Superb experience! Steve was kind and very experienced, led us in good pace and sent us great videos he took. 10/10 would definitely recommend. Do aim arriving 30 minutes prior start time to smoothen things if you can.

Summer Clark

We were able to get out on the water today after the rain with our guide, Justin. We had a great time and got to see manatees, alligators, birds, jumping fish, etc. Can’t wait to come back!

Kim Holst

Did this kayaking trip on January 12, 2025-Justin from Kayaking Florida did a great job, he is very knowledgeable and knows where to find the wildlife along the way. We were able to see manatee, alligators, turtles, birds, fish, and monkeys. There is even old movie props along the way. Highly recommend doing this with Justin.

Joanna Braswell

Ricky with Kayaking Florida was an awesome tour guide! He was patient with us as we got the hang of paddling our kayaks, and he was friendly and knowledgeable about the history and wildlife of Silver Springs. It was worth it to take a guided tour instead of kayaking on our own. My 5 year old loved being able to see the statues, sunken canoe, fish, turtles, and manatees though the clear bottom kayak and never once whined about being bored! Excellent experience!

rach s

Ricky was an amazing tour guide! Really good instructor, he took good pictures, and he is very friendly!

NadiaBKat167

I had a great time. Joe showed us so many cool spots and we saw lots of manatees!

Stephanie Georgeson

Everyone is so kind and helpful, especially Justin!! We got to experience so much wildlife including monkeys, manatees, and alligators. Highly recommend!!

Lauren Feldman

Ricky was awesome!!! Very knowledgeable and helpful. Kayak tour was wonderful!!

Konda Berry

Great service and trip! Joe and team were awesome and we had a great time! We did see alligators, lots of birds, manatees and even a monkey at the end! Only slight negative was It was very busy and congested at the end when we had to come in to dock. Only half of a ramp to use for launching and returns. But over all a great experience!

Keri Hickman

Toured with Justin S. today and just WOW! What an amazing experience! And Justin was very personable and knowledgeable about everything we saw!!!

Lucie Mullen

We had an absolutely amazing time with the florida kayak rental crew. We had miss booked our trip and they were very accommodating. Joe, Trevor and the other crew member were so helpful and made our trip super successful. We will be booking with them in the future and I highly recommend them!!!

Brittany DeClerck

We had a great time on this tour. Our tour guide Ricky was wonderful. We loved seeing the monkeys, manatees, alligators and turtles.

Mark O’Donoghue

Our family had a wonderful time kayaking Silver Springs with Kayaking Florida. The warm, crystal clear water was perfect for the clear kayaks. Our guide Steve was great, pointing out the manatees and gators we might have otherwise missed. If you’re looking for a beautiful spot to view nature this is the spot.

Ida Hsu

We celebrate our 12 years old boy birthday with Kayaking Florida, it’s a wonderful experience, Coach Steve is very kind, knowledgeable and warm person, we saw many manatees, birds, turtles and alligators, both kids and adults do have a blast fun day!!! We will bring more family members and friends here again soon!!!

Erika

Had a great time, thanks so much!!

Tsvetanka Karagyozova

We paddled Silver Springs with Justin Severance at “Kayaking Florida” on the last day of our trip to Florida. What a fantastic way to end our vacation! The water is clee wear and nature pristine; we saw manatees, alligators, turtles, fish, and birds. Justin was a great guide. Booking was easy, and instructions clear. Thank you for a great time!

Mylo

Thanks Justin S. We had an awesome time, and thank you for teaching me to kayak!

Jay Kao

Justin is doing wonderful job!

Joseph M

Just had an awesome tour, got to see manatees, turtles and other wildlife!! Can’t thank Justin enough for an awesome experience!!

Xiaojun Tang

Visit today. Thanks for Steve’s guide and we see all animals especially a monkey jumping over the the tree beyond the creek. That is awesome. It is a very tour.

Keri Potter

We had a fantastic tour with ‘Kayaking Florida’! Our tour guide/photographer, Justin, clearly has a passion for Florida’s amazing wildlife and loves showing it off! He also took great photos of our group and the wildlife that he shared with is. The kayaks were spacious, stable and clean. Everyone in our group thought it was an even better tour than they had imagined. Take a break from all the manufactured fun FL has and go see some of its amazing beauty that can’t be manufactured!

Andy McGee

Amazing wildlife and Justin was great giving us details of everything. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide!

BJ T

Justin was the best! What a great time in nature with the manatee, alligators, birds, and everything else!! So peaceful and beautiful. Justin is a wealth of knowledge and really enjoys what he is does. It is reflected in the tour!

Marsha Sheffield

Justin was amazing! We saw alligators and manatees!

Prenesss Lilboiuo

Had so much fun, Our Tour guide Justin made it so amazing, and was very patient with our group.

J Cohen

Renting from Kayaking Florida was an incredible experience. Justin Severance and Ricky were fantastic, both professional and welcoming. The weather was perfect on a beautiful sunny day we went out (50 degree), and we were lucky enough to spot many large manatees, baby manatees, turtles, fish, and otters. The tandem clear kayak was definitely a bonus, allowing us to see the underwater world beneath us as we paddled along.

Morgan Chandler

We had the BEST time on our guided kayak tour with Justin and Ricky! We saw so much wildlife, enjoyed the mild weather, and loved learning fun facts about the area from our guides. My favorite part was the manatees ❤️ Thank you Kayaking Florida – we can’t wait to come back!

Libby Pelletier

Justin was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable and the tour itself was beautiful. Silver Springs is very scenic.

ZIXU WANG

I had a really good time here with Justin. We saw a lot of wildlife like manatee, gators!!

Allison Miller

Great service and kayaks! Justin made sure we got in the water easily and gave us excellent guidance before we went out for our tour. Worth every penny! Beautiful wildlife. We saw turtles, manatees, alligators and more. Highly recommend.

Megan Mayer

Our guide, Walter, was the best! He was very knowledgeable, kind, and welcoming. We got to see alligators, birds, monkeys, and tons of turtles on our trip. The water was crystal clear and beautiful! Highly recommend!

Rena Loughton

Great trip! We saw so many monkeys and a few gators. Next time we may see some manatees. Thanks again Tania!!

Mark Hercules

We had a fantastic time on our kayaking tour today. Tania was our guide and was absolutely amazing. Everything was handled professionally, nothing was rushed and all very relaxed. Nothing was too much trouble. It was a full group and everyone was so friendly. Unfortunately we didn’t see any manatees, but that’s nature for you. We did see plenty of turtles, birds, monkeys and gators though. First time we have done one of these experiences and would definitely recommend this company. Great day – thank you Tania 😁

Elena Bazhutova

We had an amazing kayaking experience at Silver Springs! Howie showed genuine care for our group, going above and beyond to meet all our expectations. Tanya was an incredible tour leader; she shared so many fascinating insights about the area and did everything possible to make our tour truly unforgettable. Their dedication and passion for what they do made this a memorable experience. Highly recommend!

Gabrielle Shannon

Howie was our guide and he was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and had great facts throughout. We got to see a manatee and an otter as well as lots of birds, turtles, and a couple alligators. Will definitely be back.

Anniger Santos

We come from Coconut Creek to see the springs in Ocala. We decided to book Silver Spring Clear Kayak with Kayaking Florida. And was an amazing experience, we originally are from Brazil and we never saw this blue clear water before. We had an amazing guide our guide Howie, he and his co worker was very attentive. Howie, sent a message before to us to guide us and help us if we need too. Howie, guide us during the tour with kayaking tips, he taught us a lot of the history along the river thats make the place such more interesting and also he was worry of what was the most importantly for us to see. We totally recommend this trip. Thank you Howie for the give us more than we expect.

Jacob Shannon

Howie was our guide & was very informative, & friendly! When we return we will definitely be request Howie!!

Arthur Kao

Howie was great! Great experience. Unfortunately it wasn’t manatee season so we didn’t see any but would come back and try again.

Krystal Cadwallader

We had the most amazing time with our guide Howie. Tour was great and tailored to exactly what we wanted. Howie had all the answers and knew where to find the manatees and gators which is exactly why we booked the tour in the first place. Make sure when you book to ask for Howie he was polite, knowledgeable, super fun, and even took photos for us!

Tania Stoose

Good company! Fun time

Response from the owner: Thanks so much for coming!

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Nicole Carattini

Had an amazing time taking my parents on a clear kayak tour. We had the best time with Walter and can’t wait to make it a part of my tour list for when we have visiting friends and family.

Jennifer Bryant

We had a great experience kayaking with Walter. We were fortunate enough to get to see a few Manatees today. We also saw alligators, birds, turtles, and lots of fish. This was such a unique experience. Walter was able to answer any and all questions we had. We will definitely be back!

Britni Bertrand

We loved this kayaking tour! We saw manatees, birds, turtles, and fish. Walter was fantastic. He was able to answer all our questions.We will be back!

Donivan South

Our guide, Walter is the best. He was very informative with the tour. We saw some manatees, several gators, blue tilapia and birds.Communication from booking to the end of tour is spot on. We would definitely book this tour again.

Walter Chalkley

The most beautiful place I’ve ever seen wildlife and beautiful. Clearwater doesn’t get much better.

Mary McGriff

Outstanding day on Silver Springs! Communication with Walter was great from the start of the rental till the return.Also, these kayaks had chairs, which are great for those of us with back issues. Haven’t seen those at the Silver Springs’ outpost. The ones I’ve rented there had plastic seats and are uncomfortable. Rent the right ones here!

Howie Williams

Friendly staff good equipment.

Noah Henson

My group of 8 went kayaking this summer and Brad and Justin and the team were exceptional. Everyone was very nice, and it was so so so clear that they cared about the wildlife and your experience. I’ve loved manatees since I was a kid and it was Justin’s main goal for our group to see one. (We saw a baby and momma), I also know Brad loves manatees probably more than me and that’s saying something. The dedication he and his team has is so amazing. It was bittersweet leaving, but it gave me a piece of mind that the manatees were well watched over. It was an incredible experience. Thank y’all so much. Y’all are all awesome.

Hailey Lorraine

We had an awesome time with our tour guide Justin and also meeting Brad! We were warned of rain but we went out anyway and we got there just in time to enjoy the spring and all of the animals, including a manatee mama and baby, before the rain hit!! Justin was so informative and you could tell they really care about the wildlife here. Amazing experience all around.

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Kayaking Florida offers clear kayaking tours near Orlando in some of the state’s most beautiful, crystal-clear springs. Take your shoes off and kick back as we paddle through some of Florida’s stunning waterways. With 20 years of experience, you can expect nothing less than the best!

Join us for our slow-paced and informative clear kayak tours in Silver Springs, home to abundant wildlife including wild monkeys, manatees, alligators, and beautiful water birds. Silver Springs is known for its resident manatees that live in the Silver River year-round, making it one of the top destinations for a unique manatee experience. During the manatee season, the manatees migrate in the spring to stay warm in its water of 72 degrees year-round.

We also offer Orlando manatee tours at Blue Springs State Park, the winter home for the Florida manatee. If you’re staying in Orlando, Blue Springs is about a 30-minute drive from downtown. The spring and the St. Johns River are home to abundant wildlife, including the famous manatees of Blue Springs.

Kayaking Florida is dedicated to offering our customers personal, impeccable service and top-quality, clean equipment, including crystal-clear kayaks, sit-on-top kayaks, and paddle boards. Our clear kayak tours are family-friendly and structured for easy paddling, with scenic landscapes, incredible manatee encounters, and Florida wildlife.

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All of our naturalist guides truly love and care about what they do, and it shows. Our CPR-certified guides also take pictures of your adventure, allowing you to cherish your manatee experience forever.

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