Paddling in Florida with Manatees
Overview
Inclusions
- Professional guide
What to expect
Learn the basics of proper SUP technique. Learn proper manatee interaction protocol. Paddle to and passively observe the manatees as they swim right by your board. Our expert photographers put up a free downloadable photo album of your trip online by the end of the day.
Time of tour
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Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No Charge! Children under 13 are free to ride on their parents board. Please add their weight with yours when registering.
- Must know how to swim to paddle your own board.
- Children 6 and under must wear a vest.
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start to check in.
- Cold and sunny is good. Windy is bad.
- When its cold we don't usually see alligators. For 12 years we have a 100% safety record. You are safe with us.
- Please call if you have questions or concerns. 407 960 7815
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- 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 experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Ticket delivery
Cancellation
My friends and I booked a Magical Manatee group tour at Blue Springs, and two private tours of Silver Springs and Weeki Wachi in the hopes to see manatees. Wildlife sighting are never a guarantee. However, not only did we get to see manatees on each of the tours, we saw alligators, tons of fish, ...
My friends and I booked a Magical Manatee group tour at Blue Springs, and two private tours of Silver Springs and Weeki Wachi in the hopes to see manatees. Wildlife sighting are never a guarantee. However, not only did we get to see manatees on each of the tours, we saw alligators, tons of fish, turtles, and even monkeys. Ned and his team were very professional, and even assisted with tons of photos that they uploaded onto their social media page. In addition Ned was very helpful and quick with communication via email in setting up the tours. He also provided a variety of boards to try from Red sport, Red Voyager, and Palm SUPs. The springs in Florida are so beautiful and very clear. Can’t wait to come back. Highly recommend!Wonderful experience. Lots of fun and the guides are great. Friendly and fun. They only take you out when they know the manatees are around—not all groups are that honest
Wonderful experience. Lots of fun and the guides are great. Friendly and fun. They only take you out when they know the manatees are around—not all groups are that honestFirst ever paddle board experience. The guide was great and made us feel very comfortable on the board. Getting that close to the manatees was amazing.
First ever paddle board experience. The guide was great and made us feel very comfortable on the board. Getting that close to the manatees was amazing.First off, the location was beautiful and nicely secluded. Ned, our guide, was fantastic. He was patient with us as we learned to maneuver the SUP boards, knowledgeable about the manatees and surrounding area, and he made sure we saw a lot of manatee action. This is a must do adventure for anyone...
First off, the location was beautiful and nicely secluded. Ned, our guide, was fantastic. He was patient with us as we learned to maneuver the SUP boards, knowledgeable about the manatees and surrounding area, and he made sure we saw a lot of manatee action. This is a must do adventure for anyone visiting central Florida!What an amazing couple of hours this was. Ned was a great and funny guide. Took care of us all. There were sooo many manatees - we saw maybe 100 over 2 hours, some swimming by, some stopping to say hello and cozy up to our paddle boards. It’s not far at all to paddle to the spring so an easy...
What an amazing couple of hours this was. Ned was a great and funny guide. Took care of us all. There were sooo many manatees - we saw maybe 100 over 2 hours, some swimming by, some stopping to say hello and cozy up to our paddle boards. It’s not far at all to paddle to the spring so an easy trip even for absolute beginners. We will definitely do a trip with Ned again.We have been paddling with Paddleboard Orlando for at least 10 years now. The experience is always wonderful and always fun. We saw a ton of manatees yesterday and were able to do a nice paddle on the St. John's becasue it was a small group. Ned is the best - you will not be disappointed. It...
We have been paddling with Paddleboard Orlando for at least 10 years now. The experience is always wonderful and always fun. We saw a ton of manatees yesterday and were able to do a nice paddle on the St. John's becasue it was a small group. Ned is the best - you will not be disappointed. It's the best money you can spend in Central Florida.