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Join us and experience the Florida manatee guided kayak tour. Kayak Florida offers an informative and exciting kayak tour, with profesional guides that love what they do, and it shows.
Blue springs is the winter sanctuary for hundreds of manatees as well as epic water birds and more. Our guides will intrigue you with some fun facts and interesting history of this Florida treasure. So what are you waiting for? BOOK NOW!
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
No kids under 5 years old
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Manatee kayak wildlife adventure. Kayak with manatees and abundant Florida wildlife.
Kayaks, paddles , dry bags,
kayak
Landing and facility fees
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13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
953philippk,,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had a fantastic tour with Justin; it was very relaxed, we saw lots of wildlife - manatees, but also birds and gators… we had a double kayak with two adults and our daughter in the middle. It worked well and the kayaks were really comfortable. We enjoyed going a bit off the main river into smaller alleys; with again lots of birds and wildlife. Justin is very nice and knowledgeable!
G6912CLcarolh,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Justin took us on a great tour of Blue Springs and the St John’s River! We saw manatees in a quiet cove, and tons of birds down several creeks! It was a great tour of natural Florida!
dakotac329,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Awesome kayaking experience with Kayaking Florida and our guide Justin! We got to see lots of cool animals and had a great time
653deidrag,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Justin with Kayaking Florida was a fantastic guide! He took us into several channels off the River which was great for looking for birds and wildlife! He is pleasant and educational! He and his company went out of their way to help us plan three different kayaking adventures over three days! I highly recommended Justin with Kayaking Florida!

KimF141,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Such an awesome tour! We got to see manatees up close and so much more! Justine was highly knowledgeable. We had our 7yo and 10yo and loved it. Highly recommend!
Ellen L,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
A very nice place to play, we enjoy the manatee, the water and the weather. The guide is also very nice. We love paddling on the boat
Shelby S,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great tour! Great guide! We loved the wildlife we saw! Would do again! The water was beautiful. Cannot wait to see more springs with yall!
Sally M,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
Couldn’t really see the manatees, kind of lame, the water is very dark visibility about 8 to 12 inches down.
stevev452,,May 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We did a kayak tour with Justin at Silver Springs last week, and we were so stoked with the adventure that we booked this repeat at Blue Springs today. Not only did Justin put us right on the manatee, but we hooked up with a calf named Calliopee who was a rescue release this last spring. She was being tracked by GPS buoy to ensure her safe return to the wild. We rafted up with her group for over half an hour while exchanging info with an observer from Manatee Rehabilitation Partnership. The experience was super fun and totally informative. Justin is the best!!!
K9158YOlindab,,Feb 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Justin was a great tour guide. Very informative. Saw gators, manatees and a couple bald eagles.Had a great time, weather was perfect.
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