Cypress Springs Eco Adventure
Overview
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Just a short distance from Panama City Beach rests some of Northwest Florida's most beautiful cold springs. There is an abundance of things to see and do both above and below the crystal clear water as you kayak, snorkel, and explore this unique ecosystem with our informative and fun guides. The springs are natural, cave fed, and remain a cool 70 degrees year round with visibility exceeding 100 feet. Take a trip away from the beach and discover a great way to escape the summer heat with Coldwater Excursions.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour must have a minimum of 6 guests to take place.
There is some upriver paddling so children under the age of 10 should be paired with an adult
Canoe, Kayak, or SUP preference MUST be advised at time of booking
Please advise sandwich preference at time of booking (meat, cheese, condiments and bread)
Please alert us of any allergies
8:00 AM tour is 6 hours, 11:15 AM tour is 5 hours
Kayaks have a 300 pound weight limit. Tandem Kayaks 550 pounds. Paddleboards 225 pounds
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Coldwater Excursions
Take in the sights as you are guided down Holmes Creek to a beautiful fresh water spring, Cypress Springs, in a canoe, kayak, or on a stand up paddle board (SUP), depending upon your preference. Your guide will be with you for the entire trip to set up and demonstrate all of the gear and to help you maximize your experience at Cypress Spring. Discover the best way to snorkel with an underwater scooter; it does all the work of swimming for you so you can take in the beauty below the surface and snorkel effortlessly. Document your experience with a GoPro, with mounts to tackle every job you won't miss a moment. Relax in luxury and let us do all the heavy lifting, packing, and setting up for you. Spring into adventure with Coldwater Excursions
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What‘s Included
Bottled water
Kayak, Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP), Canoe
Lunch
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
Schedule
Water Activity
Lunch
Reviews
486 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Everything about it is worth it
fernandahN938HF,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The location is incredible and so beautiful! I am so happy and satisfied to have booked with Coldwater Excursions because they make everything so easy by providing everything you could need (food, kayaks, towels, etc). Totally worth it!
Great fun kayak trip
Nicole M,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have been coming to Panama City Beach for 14 years and looking for something new. It was a great experience. Easy reservation and check in process. Love that you can go at your own pace. You can choose to excite spring with a 1 mile or 4 mile boat trip. Was beautiful and would do again. When we were finished they were able to pick us up quickly. Very kind and friendly staff!
Cypress Spring Tour
722briannam,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I would highly recommend this experience. I thought the price seemed a bit steep but it was worth it. Zeke and Cass were both great. The river and spring were GORGEOUS! The sandwiches were yummy and they were both checking on us throughout our time at the spring to see if we needed anything. It was great!
It’s total relaxation on...
SIRIPRAWN A,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s total relaxation on the kayak while you glide over the most beautifully clear water you’ll ever see . Final destination refreshing spring where you can swim , snorkel or jump in on the rope swing .Chairs , towels and lunch provided .
Perfect day
marymJ5709MM,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guides Braxton and Hayley took really good care of us and had everything we needed. The kayaking was calm and peaceful and the swimming hole at the spring was amazing. Just incredible, do not miss this!
Great time!
la528,Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fun experience with our leader, Dave, who was very helpful and fun! The spring area was lovely and the rope swing was great!
Best tour guides and trip!
crystalrO8700MA,Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a really awesome tour. Our tour guides were great and the Spring was beautiful! If you love kayaking or paddle boarding I highly recommend this.
Such a Unique Experience
monicalT4089LU,Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This excursion was an adventure and such a unique experience. I loved it so much. The weather had not been cooperating and we were rescheduled but the morning we went was perfect. Hot... but the water was so cold. The girls in the group had a hard time hanging. Our guides were a great group of young guys. Definitely would do it again!
Save your money and do this one on your own.
Darla B,Aug 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Our guides were courteous. This is over priced by $50 to $75 per person. Kayak about 30 minutes total; snorkel, swim and rope or jump into water the rest of the time. The self propelled snorkel equipment not best option for this environment, so we didn’t use it. They did sit up chairs and had towels, protective phone holders, sunscreen, water and Gatorade. Equipment was well used but worked. Picnic is a dry 6” sub from Publix. Cypress Springs is in poor condition both in and out of the water, dangers lurk. Fallen trees and branches. The water is fresh spring water and crystal clean, so cold not much to look at in the water. The banks of the Springs is not easy to navigate and gets over crowded. One bank has a huge culvert then extends a makeshift wall to hold water runoff from the Springs water. The rest has tree roots with some sand areas. A sandy trail through over grown weeds. Port-a-potties and trash binds down a driving trail 1/2 block away. People kayak, paddle board and boat through the center of the Springs while people are jumping in and snorkeling. Because of the people jumping in you do not get to explore the core of the Springs. Watch out for yourself. I think you can get there on your own and spend a lot less for the adventure. Go to Vernon and rent the equipment yourself.
No refund for cancellation
Compass530714,Aug 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I was really excited to take this tour. The tour was cancelled by the company due to high water. We were never refunded our $240.00. They told me it was because I had booked through Travelocity- Travelocity said it was because the company does not change or refund for cancellations.
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