Clear Kayak or Paddleboard Manatee Adventure
Overview
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2 hours
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Witness the aquatic wonders of manatees alongside turtles, fish, and exotic birds! Occasional sightings of playful monkeys and otters amid the lush landscapes of Silver Springs. Silver Springs State Park is consistently voted the #1 place to paddle in Florida, the largest State Park in Florida, the largest Spring in the world, and located in the Ocala Forest.
Our friendly, expert guides will lead you through crystalline waters, revealing the diverse ecosystems and secret treasures of a world untamed by time. The ancient forests and vivid, turquoise waters will leave you spellbound!
Our super-stable vessels ensure an unforgettable experience. Our Clear Single Kayaks, Clear 2-Person Kayaks, and Paddleboards offer unparalleled views of the crystal clear underwater wonders!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
We are extremely pet friendly. Please contact us prior to your tour so we can determine if this activity is suitable for your pet.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Clear Kayak or Paddleboard and all safety equipment
Local guide
Dry Bag for Phone and Keys
*Gratuity for your guide(s)(suggested 20%, good time $10 per person, amazing time $20 per person)
Bottled water
State Park and Launch Fee - $6 per person
What To Expect
Silver Springs State Park
Where can you kayak or paddleboard and see monkeys, manatees and turtles all on the same day? On our Silver Springs Adventure. We paddle the Fort King paddle trail through lush forest and gorgeous turquoise waters to the spring head. Silver Spring was Florida's first tourist attraction which dates to the 1870s. We'll stop along the way to observe wildlife and make new friendships. The pictures here are stunning!
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Manatee Tour
Reviews
317 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Clear bottom boat trip
Rodney B,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great time to see wildlife and tour guide was helpful. We were able to see many birds, turtles, fish and manatees.
Amazing views and guides
Natalia G,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was such an amazing experience. I cannot recommend this enough! Stevie and Ben were absolutely wonderful guides. They absolutely killed it!!
Manatee kayaking
Mobile595831,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fantastic day out, it was amazing to see the manatees so close to hand. The kayaks were super stable and easy to use. Our guide was really helpful and informative too.
That you may not see what you expected
Margaret G,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Sunscreen, Stevie was great, very informative. The weather was great but did. It see any manatees. Or monkeys, wish I did
Paddle trip on the river
Karen V,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Lots of paddling. But it was fun and very cool to see all the wildlife including manatees guide was great. Beautiful day.
Highly recommend Roger in Silver Springs!
Jodi R,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Roger was AMAZING. He directed those that weren’t well-versed in kayaking so well and understandable. He was very knowledgeable. He kept our attention with a good sense of humor. He read the audience well. He didn’t rush us at all. We saw a manatee and two gators. Lots of birds. Tons of turtles. I wish we would have seen monkeys but that is not the fault of the tour. Highly recommend the tour and I hope you are able to tour with Roger.
Great family adventure
Meemie P,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The experience was amazing. The tour guy Stevie was amazing! Very helpful. I do recommend letting customers know more of we needed for those that are first time kayaking…like…no shoe allow on kayaks, should bring water bottle, should able to lift your own kayaks boat to the ramp…so we know what to expect.
Exceptional
debbielundquist,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Steve was amazing and very informative ! Saw monkey’s, birds, manatees oh my! Beautiful location and scenery
So much fun!
Susan M,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Even though it was raining when we arrived. By the time we entered the water it cleared up. Roger our guide was very informative and pointed out interesting things to see. We got to see Monkeys, alligators and a Manatee . The water was crystal clear and the weather was perfect ! Would highly recommend .
Great experience
Gentry N,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a cool /fun experience! We saw manatees, otters, turtles ,alligators so many fish and birds . Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and went out of his way to ensure we saw as many animals as possible !
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