Manatee Discovery Anna Maria Island
Overview
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2 hours
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If you've ever wanted to witness the wonder of manatees in their natural habitat, our Manatee Discovery Tour is the perfect choice for you. What sets our activity apart is the opportunity to embark on a kayaking journey specifically designed to encounter these magnificent creatures. Led by our experienced naturalists, our small group guided tours last for 2 hours and take place in the Anna Maria Island/Bradenton area, where manatees are commonly spotted. As you explore the serene waters, keep your eyes peeled for not only manatees, but also dolphins, ospreys, and other local wildlife that may make an appearance. It's an extraordinary experience, so come join us and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travelers should bring their own water and snacks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
If you've ever dreamed of spotting a manatee in its natural habitat, you're in luck! Our Manatee Discovery Tour offers a unique kayaking experience that allows you to witness these majestic creatures up close. Led by our experienced naturalists, these small group guided eco-tours last for 2 hours and take place in the beautiful Anna Maria Island/Bradenton area, where manatees are frequently seen. As you paddle along, keep an eye out for dolphins, ospreys, and other fascinating local wildlife that may cross your path. It's an adventure you won't want to miss! Please note that we use tandem kayaks. If there is a solo customer or odd numbered group we will set up one single kayak to accommodate. We use tandem kayaks to reduce our footprint in the manatees environment making sure we do our best to not disturb them. Please call with any questions or requests.
What‘s Included
Paddles
Life jackets
Kayaks
Dry bags
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Manatee Discovery Anna Maria Island
Reviews
398 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Active vacation!
Sabinawr,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had great time! Blaze and Kinsey could not be better. We come bit late and they were extremely accommodating. Tour was very relaxing and fun. We had good exercise and great time on the beach. Although we did not see manatees we had wonderful time and will take a tour again when back on the island. I do recommend to take this nice brake from doing nothing at the beach and join the kayaking tour!
Great time!!! Recommend
X9995YNcarlym,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ben and Andrew and the blonde one did very good and gave us many good fun facts. it was a really fun day and i would totally come back
A great time to get out and spend time with family/friends
576saiger,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andrew was super funny and entertaining! Lachlan was super educational on everything we saw! Definitely recommend if you want a good workout and see tons of animals.
Good experience
P2121ZDtonyg,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Enjoyed kayaking on the water and the scenery around was fabulous. We didn’t see any manatees but saw a couple of dolphins
Great morning
R6654UEpeterb,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing very knowledgeable. Kinsey was awesome.
100% recommend this tour!
D8223QKseans,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andrew was a fantastic tour guide! We saw a gigantic manatee, tons of wildlife, and stopped at a couple sandbars to see sand dollars, crabs, and sea snails!
Fantastic time
T9659SLmaryc,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was Andrew and he was awesome. Very knowledgeable and fun. My husband and I loved it 😁 would recommend to all. Had a blast
Want to see a manatee? Book this trip
Joe S,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great experience. You couldn’t get better guides than Ben and Blaze. Easy paddling trip AND we saw a MANATEE. Learned a lot about all of the birds, fish and mammals (yeah manatees are mammals, just learned that).
😀
Climber812058,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing. Ben was great. Super organized and friendly.
Outstanding Guides
Sue P,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time! We had a group of 8 people with 5 kids so one kayak had two kids. One guide stayed either them and coached them the whole way back as the waters were a bit choppy. The guides were very knowledgeable about the area and gave very informative tidbits. 10/10 would recommend.
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