Orlando Manatee Encounters

Itinerary

We will paddle into the park and up to the manatee refuge. The manatee leave the refuge in search of food and swim all around us and under us. We also take time to paddle to snake creek to watch manatee graze, birds fishing, and search out wildlife.

Stop At:

• Blue Spring State Park, 2100 W French Ave, Orange City, FL 32763-9501

• Landing and facility fees
• Professional guide
• Bottled water
• Local guide

• Gratuities

• There is no minimum age however all participants must know how to swim
• It is recommended that you bring a swimsuit, towel, waterproof camera and wear clothes that can get wet and possibly dirty
• To ensure a proper size kayak is available, please provide your individual heights and weights at the time of booking
• There is no restroom at the meeting location. There is a public restroom at Valentine Park (1511 W French Ave, Orange City, FL 32763) about a mile before you arrive the meeting location that we recommend you use before your tour.
• Wheelchair accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Transportation is wheelchair accessible
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Most travelers can participate
• Face masks required for guides in public areas
• Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
• Social distancing enforced throughout experience
• Gear/equipment sanitized between use
• Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
• Guides required to regularly wash hands
• Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.