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Manatee Encounter - Kayaking Tour at Blue Springs State Park

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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
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Overview

Just like humans, manatees love to spend the winter in Florida. On this guided tour, you have the chance to kayak through waters where manatees are known to congregate in the winter, near Blue Springs State Park. You’ll also get up close to a lot of other Florida wildlife, like bald eagles and osprey, river otters, turtles, maybe even a ‘gator or two.
  • Tour offered seasonally in the winter, from December to March
  • Go alone or with a friend; choose from a tandem or single-person kayak
  • Novice kayakers welcome—the tour starts with a quick lesson
  • Safety gear, certified guides, and kayaking equipment all included
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Departure Point

Blue Springs Park, Orange City, FL 32763, USA

Departure Time

9:00 AM

Return Details

Returns to original departure point
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
  • OPERATED BY The Paddling Center at Shingle Creek

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

  • 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.

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Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Manatee Encounter - Kayaking Tour at Blue Springs State Park?
A:
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
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What is the policy on sanitization during Manatee Encounter - Kayaking Tour at Blue Springs State Park?
A:
The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
See all safety measures taken by Manatee Encounter - Kayaking Tour at Blue Springs State Park.
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Manatee Encounter - Kayaking Tour at Blue Springs State Park?
A:
The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
See all safety measures taken by Manatee Encounter - Kayaking Tour at Blue Springs State Park.
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What is the maximum group size during Manatee Encounter - Kayaking Tour at Blue Springs State Park?
A:
This activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers.

See all safety measures taken by Manatee Encounter - Kayaking Tour at Blue Springs State Park.

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Francis_C
, Dec 2020
Not only was I surprised to see how close the manatees were inquisitive , I learned a lot from our tour guides. We saw so much nature in addition to the manatees. We saw egrets, ibis, turtles, alligators snd the paddling was easy.
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More than expected
Francis_C
, Dec 2020
Amazing tour. It was a small group very Informative. About the wildlife the plants the history. I went to see manatees and saw turtles, alligators, Ibises,egrets, 3 different kinds of herons.
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Thank you so much. We're happy you had a great time and got to see so many Manatees and other wildlife too!!
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