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Join us for amazing manatee tours in Blue Springs State Park near Orlando in Orange City. Kayaking Blue Springs is a magnificent Florida kayaking tour. If your visiting Orlando, Blue Springs State Park is about thirty minutes from the Orlando metropolitan area.
The Blue Springs State park has banned all kayak outfitters. Please join us at Silver Springs to see manatees in crystal clear water, wild monkeys and much more! Silver Springs is one of the most beutiful springs in the world. Last year there were over 350 manatees in Silver Springs during the migration (Nov-March) or during the winter months, however there are resident manatees that live there year round.
The manatees of Blue Springs are spectacular to watch, and our guided manatee kayaking tours are some of Florida's most amazing wildlife adventures. We also offer Paddle Boards for this tour. Blue Springs State Park is a Florida manatee winter sanctuary in the cold, winter months, with a record of over 660 manatees recorded at one time. Kayaking or paddle boarding is the best way to enjoy these magnificent animals in their natural habitat. Step outside and enjoy a relaxing, informative and slow paced manatee tour in this little wildlife paradise.
Sit back and relish in the natural splendor, as your friendly naturalist guide enlightens you about some of Florida's amazing wildlife, and the unique history of Blue Springs. Our guides will also take pictures of you and your experience, for lasting memories of your adventure. This kayaking tour is also a beautiful wildlife adventure in the spring and summer, with crystal clear water, and Florida wildlife to include, fish, amazing water birds, alligators, otters, wild turkeys, a pair of bald eagles, and even some resident manatees. Of course these animals are wild, and there is no guarantee to see all of them, however you have as good a chance to see wildlife here, than any place in Florida, The kayaking tours paddles through two state parks, Blue Springs & Hontoon Island, with thousands of acres of wetlands. Truly a real, and wild Florida adventure!
SUMMER TIME FUN
Learn to Paddle Board!
In the spring and summer months the manatee migration is over, however there are resident manatees that come to the spring often and still tons of wild life to see. Blue Springs State Park park opens the spring April 1 to paddlers and offers swimming as well. We offer paddle board lessons with our Eco wildlife tours.
Guided Tour Pricing Fast Facts -
Public Tours - $70.00 for solo/single kayaks & paddle boards. $130.00 for tandem kayaks
Private tours - $ 85.00 per person 5 person minimum Kayaks or Paddle Boards
Tour times - 9:00 am & 12:00pm We see much more wildlife in the mornings, foraging for their morning breakfast.
Tour location - French Landing 2398 W French Ave Orange City 32763
Tour duration - about 2 hours
Tour distance - about 2 miles
Please see below for more details.
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Our kayaking tour meanders up the beautiful Snake Creek, which is part of the St Johns River Watershed, and part of Hontoon Island State Park. Our kayak tours paddles through two amazing Florida State Parks and the beauty of this area is home to a wide range of Florida native wildlife, as well as some migrating visitors. So what are you waiting for? Join us on an amazing kayak wildlife tour in blue springs state park today!

Manatee Experience!

Manatee Kayaking Tours Blue Springs State Park!

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Blue Springs Kayaking Tours
We offer these kayaking adventures as public group or private kayaking tour. The prime prime time manatee migration season, is usually Nov 15 through March 15 with chances to see hundreds of manatees, pending the cool weather.
In the spring and summer months, there are a few resident manatees, however there is no guarantee to see them. Wildlife that may be seen is alligators, otters, turkeys, deer, bald eagles, and vast array of epic water birds. The spring is open to kayaks in the spring and summer, and pumps out up to 101 million gallons of crystal clear water a day. Your guide will explain the different species of fish and the delicate Eco system as well as some very cool steam boat history of the park.
Blue Springs State Park is located at 2398 W French Ave. Orange City Fl. 32763. This is a family friendly kayak tour. We perform a short paddle clinic before each tour, as well as a full paddle board lesson for beginner paddle boarders if you choose to take a paddle board rather than a kayak. Kids 5-15 years old must ride in a tandem kayak with a parent. Sorry, because of the distance and safety. No kids under kids under 5 on our public tours, kids under 5 are welcome on our private tours. Our guides are great, please don't forget them! Gratuity is not included in the price. Just let us know at the end of the tour if you would like to add a tip to your credit card.
Kayak Tour Time : 9:00 & 12:00 The mornings are a much more pleasant experience, much quieter and we see much more wildlife. Prime time for the manatee migration is Dec. through Feb. cold days are the best time to see hundreds of manatees if the water is below 68 degrees in the river. Keep in mind, on warmer days in the winter there is no guarantee to see manatees.
Kayak Tour Location : Meet us at French Landing located at 2398 W French Ave. Orange City 32763. You will receive detailed instructions on your confirmation email, please read it carefully.
Paddle Distance : About 2 miles
Paddle Duration : 2 hours pending how much fun we are having
Equipment : We offer solo, and tandem kayaks as well as paddle boards for this adventure. We use sit on top kayaks with integrated seats, which are very comfortable for your lower back. We also use lightweight carbon fiber paddles that are easy on your shoulders.
What to Bring : Wet shoes or shoes that can get wet, hat, sunblock, snacks, change of clothes and camera, water. We will take pictures of your adventure. In the summer just bring your bathing suite or shorts.
Tour Includes : kayak, PFD, paddle, dry bag, and a friendly, professional naturalist kayak guide equipped with a camera to capture lasting memories. Kids under 15, must ride in a tandem kayak with an adult.
Our guides are great, please remember them. Gratuity is not included in the price.
Private Tours
We offer paddle boards, and solo and tandem kayaks for our private tours with a four person minimum
Reservations for this tour must be made and pre paid 24 hours in advance online credit card is required. Must be 18 yrs old or accompanied by an adult. Kids under 5-15 years old must ride in a tandem kayak with an adult. We require a 24 hour cancellation notice for any and all refunds, or rescheduling.
There are no refunds and no rescheduling without a 24 hour cancellation notice.
Any and all cancellations by Kayaking Florida due to weather or for any reason, the customer will receive a full refund of all charges. You will be notified by email and text of weather updates and in the event of a cancellation of this tour.