Clear Kayak Tour of Tarpon Springs | Manatee Season
Overview
Look for manatees while you take in the scenery. Manatees use the warmer water of Spring Bayou as a sanctuary during the winter months. Along the way, your guide will keep an eye out for other wildlife including dolphins and a variety of birds. Chances are that you’ll see a variety of wildlife, but sightings are random and not guaranteed.
Learn about Tarpon Springs from your 5-star rated eco-tour guide. Hear about local history, wildlife, and ecosystems. Along the way, you’ll hear about Greek culture and the famous Sponge Docks. Your guide will be happy to take photos and make sure you have fun along the way!
Inclusions
- Kayaks, paddles, seats, life jackets, whistles
- Dry Bags: We'll allow you to use our dry bags to keep your personal belongings dry along the tour!
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Craig Park, 5 Beekman Way, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
You'll paddle through the beautiful bayous of Tarpon Springs, stopping at Craig Park, which is at the very heart of Tarpon Springs. You'll paddle by the incredible Victorian-style mansions from the town's first settlers in the 19th Century.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Spring Bayou, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689, USA
You'll be on the lookout for manatees as your guide leads the way to Spring Bayou - where you'll take in the views of "Golden Crescent" right from your clear kayak! Be on the lookout for manatees as they surface for air. Manatees use the warmer water of Spring Bayou as a sanctuary during the winter months.
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- For your safety, we have a weight limit of 250 lbs per guest, and a combined limit of 425 lbs for two people in a tandem kayak
- 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 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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We did the clear kayak tour in Tarpon Springs with Richard. He was very knowledgeable and he kept my husband in the boat! We learned a lot about the Tarpon Springs area and local traditions And although we did not see a manatee today Richard was on the lookout and tried very hard to spot one fo...
We did the clear kayak tour in Tarpon Springs with Richard. He was very knowledgeable and he kept my husband in the boat! We learned a lot about the Tarpon Springs area and local traditions And although we did not see a manatee today Richard was on the lookout and tried very hard to spot one for us. We would not hesitate to book a tour with Get Up and Go Kayaking again. Loved it!.Amazing tour! Richard was a great guide and with his help we were able to spot lots of manatees. Would definitely recommend!
Amazing tour! Richard was a great guide and with his help we were able to spot lots of manatees. Would definitely recommend!Super fun experience! Richard was a great tour guide & knew a lot about the wildlife & area around tarpon springs! Has a blast with our group of friends!
Super fun experience! Richard was a great tour guide & knew a lot about the wildlife & area around tarpon springs! Has a blast with our group of friends!Richard was a great guide! He had so many interesting facts to share and did awesome at finding dolphins and manatees! Definitely a fun experience to check out in the area! After our time Richard had great suggestions of where to eat/go in Tarpon Springs.
Richard was a great guide! He had so many interesting facts to share and did awesome at finding dolphins and manatees! Definitely a fun experience to check out in the area! After our time Richard had great suggestions of where to eat/go in Tarpon Springs.Richard did a fantastic job and couldn't ask for a better tour guide. Very knowledgable of the area and wild life. Got to see dolphins and manatees on our trip. Would recommend this to anyone looking for a fun enjoyable time. Best birthday present thank you.
Richard did a fantastic job and couldn't ask for a better tour guide. Very knowledgable of the area and wild life. Got to see dolphins and manatees on our trip. Would recommend this to anyone looking for a fun enjoyable time. Best birthday present thank you.We went on on a tour March 4th at 11:30 with Rick for a tour guide. He was an excellent and very educated guide and gave us a great experience to remember of an adventure. Highly recommend this tour. Even gave us great local recommendations to check out giving us an above and beyond experience th...
We went on on a tour March 4th at 11:30 with Rick for a tour guide. He was an excellent and very educated guide and gave us a great experience to remember of an adventure. Highly recommend this tour. Even gave us great local recommendations to check out giving us an above and beyond experience thank you Rick.