Weeki Wachee Kayak Ecotours: Manatee Season Special
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83 Ratings
Spring Hill
Experience the beauty of Florida's Weeki Wachee River on a kayak ecotour during manatee season. Spot these gentle giants from a clear kayak and learn from our Guardian Guides.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 8092 Marys Fish Camp Rd - Learn about Florida’s most beloved marine mammal- manatees, on our manatee season guided 100% clear kayak eco tours! Once you’re checked in, we give basic paddle instructions including boat safety, kayaking etiquette, and teach you paddling safety with manatees or your manatee manners! The paddle will last about 2 hours depending on the speed of our group and any wildlife we may spot along the way! This is a wildlife experience and we cannot guarantee that we will see wildlife on our tours- half the fun is learning how to spot the signs and clues that wildlife like manatees leave behind for us to find!

The first portion of the paddle is through the quiet and calm coastal waters where we paddle past a Bald Eagle’s nest with a chance to see them nesting October-May (tide permitting). We then paddle up the clear waters of the Weeki Wachee, Florida’s most iconic and popular freshwater spring for recreation! Weekends and holidays can be busy! Anticipate a great workout as current and wind are sometimes stronger November-March. Our guides will be sure to snap your pics and give some awesome facts about the area at our several picturesque stopping points! We stay in our kayaks.

What's Included
  • Tandem clear kayak and paddles included
  • Essential safety equipment provided: life jacket and whistle
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • We highly recommend a REUSEABLE water bottle
Additional Information

Get ready for an unforgettable journey on Florida’s picturesque waterways, a top choice for both locals and tourists! Secure your spot for a panoramic view that’s unmatched, with the chance to see manatees, especially during our chilliest times when numbers can reach up to 30! We are dedicated to education, conservation and sustainable ecotourism, offering knowledge from our Guardian Guides who are officially certified by Save the Manatees Club!

Join us on a kayaking eco-tour and discover the Weeki Wachee River and its surrounding bodies of water from a fresh angle! Enjoy the ride in a transparent kayak, giving you a clearer view of the manatees and the underwater realm they inhabit! Manatee season in the Weeki Wachee River! These large marine creatures inhabit the Weeki Wachee River all year round, but they frequent it more during colder months as they seek warmer waters (from November 14th to March 31st).

  • This activity needs 1 adult per child
  • Guests over 250 pounds are prohibited due to manufacturers restrictions
Location
8092 Marys Fish Camp Rd
Marys Fish Camp Road
Follow the signs to designated kayak tour parking. Proceed on foot to kayak launch to meet your guide. These are small group tours therefore we cannot accommodate late guests. Individual guests cannot exceed 250 pounds and the combined weight of two guests cannot exceed 425 pounds.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Makenzies960
May 19, 2024
Awesome experience! - Had a great time with our tour guide Vinny. We saw several manatee while on our tour and I will definitely be returning this year.
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Gregsb7148yh
May 8, 2024
Old Florida - Excellent trip of old Florida waterways. We saw a manatee. Our tour guide Davis was so friendly and informative. Thank you
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655lynettek
Apr 29, 2024
Request Chase for an awesome Experience! - Chase was an amazing tour guide. We did not see any Manatee however we had a great time! Chase was knowledgeable about local flowers/plants as well as the local area. It was awesome and although we had never kayaked before; Chase's instruction helped us catch on and it was easy! I highly recommend enjoying this experience!
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Vacation68396378706
Apr 1, 2024
Great experience! - Had a great experience with Get Up and Go Kayak EcoTour in Weeki Wachee. Belle was a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide. We saw manatee among other wildlife. Looking forward to our next adventure with Get Up and Go!
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Jon
Mar 27, 2024
An incredible trip. Well worth it. - We have an amazing trip with Davis as our guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable and always happy to point out things of interest. Best of all we saw multiple pairs of Manatees gliding by us in this beautiful natural habitat. Highly recommend this trip
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D6271uqtheresar
Mar 26, 2024
Family fun! - Our guide Chase was amazing! He knew lots of fun facts and was really funny! Our whole family had a blast! We can’t wait to return!
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Patrick_s
Mar 23, 2024
Peaceful - Vinny was great! He gave us a lot of history on the wildlife and was very personable. You can tell he really loves what he does!
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Tkamillah
Mar 21, 2024
Great adventure for all ages - Our guide was Gary. He was amazing. I had no experience kayaking and he was so patient, informative, funny! I left an expert ❤️🤗
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Yutong
Mar 12, 2024
Kayak trip - Really fun trip with Gary! Truly learned a lot and saw turtles and birds and think I now have more knowledge of how to maneuver a kayak
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Dhn1979wg
Mar 12, 2024
Excellent experience - Gary was our guide. He was very patient, helpful, and fantastic. We took two Kayaks for we travelled in a group of four. My wife and my younger son were kayaking the first time. They enjoyed a lot. This was excellent experience. We could do it again soon in the future.
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