Weeki Wachee Kayak Ecotours: Manatee Season Special
4.9
80 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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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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Adventure42276916430
Mar 12, 2024
Great time and incredible tour guide. - This trip was so fun! Our tour guide, David, was fantastic. He pointed everything out to us and made great conversation. And while we didn't see any manatees on the trip, he had recommended us visit some of the other parks around the area, where we actually saw a bunch of manatees. Overall a wonderful experience and would absolutely recommend it and do it again.
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R7165sysarahk
Mar 6, 2024
Gary is the best! - Gary was a wonderful guide! So friendly and helpful and he taught us so much! Such a fun experience we will remember forever!
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Jamesmj1972
Feb 23, 2024
Fieltrip - Took my students the Kayak tour on a field trip to learn teamwork and learn about our local spring’s eco- system. The students saw and learned about dolphins, manatees, local birds and spring conservation. Thank you to the owners Danny and Taylor Enriquez for setting up this amazing opportunity and an amazing guide Davis.
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Lancewilliamsrdu
Feb 20, 2024
Beautiful waterway and a day with manatees - Moderately paced 2.5 hr. kayak trip with a group of 9 or so. Beli, our guide, was a gem. Lot's of info, gave us a long enough leash to enjoy the journey, but did a great job setting our boundaries so that all had a great day including the manatees and others on the river. Lovely water way. It rained about 3 inches the two days before, so water was a very much tea colored --- but had a great time with the manatees!
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Trail63503937923
Feb 16, 2024
A Memorable Experience! - Great tour! Vinny was great, and I appreciated his passion for conserving and respecting manatees. Several manatees swam right alongside our kayaks, and it was magical to passively observe them!
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Russ
Feb 28, 2024
55 years to make it back - My grandparents and great-grandmother visited 55 years ago. Finally got a chance to see it for my self. Great show and weather for our visit
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