Orlando Manatee and Natural Spring Adventure Tour at Blue Springs

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

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While on tour our guests will be with a local Floridian Tour Guide who will share with you the incomparable beauty of the Natural Florida Springs while giving you fascinating facts about the local wildlife and the history of the area. Most of our guest have never tried paddle boarding before so your tour guide has been trained to be a master instructor to teach people of all ages and skill levels.We also use the highest quality paddle boards in the entire world to make sure that all of our guests are at 100% comfort and stability so they can enjoy the tour itself without worrying about their balance. We also have one and two person kayaks available for those would like prefer to kayak. We have been offering tours in Florida for over 12 years so come find out first hand why we have been rated one of the top tour operators in the entire USA by the Travel Channel!

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Paddle board or kayak, paddles and life vest

Gratuity

What To Expect

Our guests will be greeted by your tour guide once you park. Because most of our guest have never tried paddle boarding before, we start all tours with and an on-ground demonstration and lesson. Once we hit the water all paddle boaders and kayakers will follow their tour guide as he leads them on an adventure of a lifetime. We often see manatees, bald eagles, great blue herons, tons of turtles, sandhill cranes, otters, and much much more. Your tour guide will lead you to the beautiful and crystal clear waters of the Blue Springs. Once you arrive your tour guide will go over tons of interesting facts about the local wildlife and the History of the area. After viewing all the wildlife, we will start to make our way back to the launch point were we started.

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Orlando Manatee and Natural Spring Adventure Tour at Blue Springs

Reviews

4.47

146 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

120

Location changed by Organizer and Terrible
MaryS8789,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
What a terrible experience! I was very excited to book this manatee and natural spring experience for my business associates. But that's not we experienced. First, the organizer called less than a day before the event to tell us that they are changing the location. It ended up on the Indian River, a brackish body of water loaded with abandoned boats (counted 7 semi-sunken boats in a 2-mile stretch). No manatees, no clear water...just birds (we have the same birds in SanFran). Although the guide (Spencer) was knowledgeable and friendly, the location was awful. And very difficult to find as there was no address to meet at. If you don't know central Florida, you would be like us, and very lost. The guide tried hard and we finally found him by using his description of his truck. We met on the side on a highway! I usually love the trips we schedule with Tripadvisor, but this was just awful.
Orlando Manatee and dolphin tour
Cathy W,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I was booked for the Orlando manatee and natural Spring adventure tour at Blue Springs. The day before the tour Three Brothers adventure tour texted me that they were changing the tour to Merritt Island because they saw more wildlife at this location. It was a little further from our hotel by Universal Studios, but closer to the airport. My tour guide was Jack and he was very knowledgeable of the area. It was great because I had a private tour. Jack told me the history of the area and it was very interesting. We didn’t see any manatees, but there were 4 bottlenose dolphins that we got to see. A mother, her baby and 2 other dolphins. I was so happy he sent me 18 pictures of me kayaking with the dolphins. I love kayaking and really enjoyed the tour. I would highly recommend it.
Disappointing
tinow187,
Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Blue Springs was booked. We were told that there is a second point where we will see significantly more wildlife. Unfortunately, complete misrepresentation. Although we saw some dolphins, but no manatees. Our guide tried hard but the canal where we should see wildlife was right next to a busy road. All in all disappointing. We wanted to see the Blue Springs and unfortunately we were persuaded to do something else.
Great experience, thanks Jack.
David M,
Jun 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience. Guid ,Jack, was awesome, and patient. We saw tons of dolphins and manatees as well as really cool birds. We learned a lot.
Be mindful: they cancel tour last minute and put you on different tour
Companion12360007149,
May 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
We got told very last min our tour is cancelled. Kristen R put us to another tour, she called me on WhatsApp and said “it’s the same tour but different location” so we agreed to go. However when we arrived at the new tour location, we were super disappointed: not a national park, literally right next to a highway, not a spring, water isn’t clear. I tried to call and message her and she gives no response even until today.
It was a very good time....
monika R,
Mar 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a very good time. Our guide was very knowledgeable. I would recommend doing it. It was a lovely morning.
Disappointed
Z7512IEmichellec,
Feb 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Didn’t go. They called last minute and said the water was too cloudy and we couldn’t get back there. We went to the park anyway and the water was clear. Still waiting for a refund.
Ad service
Christine B,
Jan 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
They canceled the tour saying too many y manatees, but other tours were going on and we had to rebook with them, waiting on our refund back and have not gotten it, they said we will get it
Horrible
Vicki C,
Dec 31, 2024
- Review from Viator
1.00
It was horrible. Your people canceled on us 20 mins before we got there. The park said they do that all the time. I want my money back. Please contact me asap. 8067868901. We have used aviator for years and this was was an awful experience and so upsetting with a 7 year old.
Knowledgeable Guide
Jane L,
Dec 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Seeing the manatees and the lovely setting. Our guide was very knowledgeable and patient. Would recommend to others.