Glass Bottom Kayak Guided Tour

Experience the thrill of exploring Silver Springs on a glass bottom kayak tour. Discover shipwrecks, caves, and statues while encountering wildlife like manatees, alligators, and monkeys. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Silver Springs State Park - Silver Springs has been a National Treasure since it first opened in the 1870s and is home to one of the worlds largest freshwater springs! These crystal-clear waterways feature an abundance of wildlife such as alligators, manatees, otters, turtles, fish, birds and monkeys. Sunken shipwrecks, dozens of springs, underwater statues, and a “prehistoric” gorgeous view of “old Florida” will be seen on this tour; lead by an experienced guide ensuring a safe and easy paddle throughout! This tour is appropriate for all ages and experience levels!
What's Included
  • Glass bottom kayak for unique viewing experience
  • Comfortable padded seats
  • Safety equipment including PFD and whistle
  • Convenient floating paddle
  • Dry storage for personal belongings
  • Emergency kit for added safety
  • Professional tour guide assistance
Additional Information

Grab an underwater view of the springs, shipwrecks, caves, statues and more via glass bottom kayaks! We’ll share our waterways with an abundance of wildlife such as manatees, alligators, turtles, otters, monkeys, fish and birds! This is an experience you’ll never forget; equal parts serene and adventurous and appropriate for all ages and experience levels!

Our glass bottom kayaks are the clearest, most stable of it’s kind on the Silver River! They come with a sit-in-top design, which means they are well suited to all-weather paddling, stability is greatly increased and paddler comfort is enhanced. Our kayaks come with a transparent hull for underwater viewing all the way to the bottom, even the deepest springs in the river!

-Booking here is per solo kayak with a max weight of 200lbs
-Tandem Kayaks (300lbs max) can be booked via our website
-Late arrivals and no-shows can not be accommodated and will result in cancellation without refund

  • Maximum weight per kayak is 200lbs
  • Children under the age of 12 are not permitted to paddle solo and must paddle tandem with an adult
  • Can accommodate up to 10 solo kayaks per tour
  • Tandem Glass Bottom Kayaks may be booked via our website
  • An additional park fee of $6 per person will be due at the time of check-in
  • Alcohol, pets, drones and swimming are all prohibited
  • There are no stops along the way -‘continuous paddling for the duration of the tour
Location
5656 E Silver Springs Blvd
East Silver Springs Boulevard
There will be a $6 park fee due at check-in. Once paid, you’ll be directed to your tour guide. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled start time to account for long lines. Late arrivals and no-shows will result in cancellation without refund.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Hlamyat_t
Aug 21, 2024
Very enjoyable morning kayaking - I was the only one at the tour on that date. And there were only few other paddlers. It was a week after school holiday. Probably that’s the reason. The tour guide said -usually very busy. I saw 6 manatees, one was a baby. They were just right at the start point. It was off season, in August. I feel very lucky. Saw mama alligator and six baby gators, turtles, fishes and birds. Saw the cave systems where the springs are formed. And also only one customer. Felt like a private tour. The tour guide was very patient and nice. Took photos and videos for me. Waited for me while I was taking photos and videos. You are not allowed to swim. If you want to swim with manatees, check Crystal River website.
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Tanycia_h
Aug 16, 2024
A MUST DO!!! - What an outstanding experience and our tour guide was amazing and extremely knowledgeable! Would highly recommend!
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Patrik_h
Aug 2, 2024
Alligators and cute otters - It was an impressive tour. The guide knew the area extremely well and showed us the right places. We saw turtles, alligators and cute otters. We didn't see any manatees, but that was because they are currently in the sea. The tour is definitely recommended!
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Light2reflections
Jul 7, 2024
Spectacular views! - Absolutely wonderful! This kayak tour was simply spectacular. Our guide was amazing. The views unbelievable! If you visit Silver Springs you must take this tour :)
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848lasseb
Jul 6, 2024
Silver springs guided Safari😀🐊 - Thanks Ilisssa for a fantastic kayak ride around the Silver Springs. Your knowledge and passion made it a special experience. Highly recommended 👍
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Connie_d
Jul 4, 2024
2-Hour glass bottom kayaking - The kayak was a very fun ride. It was interesting and intriguing and the water was crystal clear. Katie was a wonderful instructor. My husband and I had a blast.
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Angela_m
Jun 29, 2024
Awesome time - Awesome time guides were kind helpful well Informed accommodated us with getting kayaks in and out. What an excellent experience
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Melanie_b
Jun 15, 2024
Best Tour Guides Ilissa & Kaitlyn WetRabbitKayaks.com - A big shout out to Ilissa and Kaitlyn, our amazing tour guides from WetRabbitKayaks.com. Our first kayaking experience at Silver Springs in Ocala was made unforgettable by these two incredible ladies. Their patience, enthusiasm, and positive energy created the perfect atmosphere for my son's birthday adventure. Without a doubt, we will be booking with them again in the future.
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Lori_c
Jun 9, 2024
Highly recommend - Our tour guide had amazing information and fun facts. She paused to let the three of us all experience what she was discussing.
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Jose_j
Jul 8, 2024
Bad - Bad costumer service We got there 15minutes later and we wait like 20 more no One was there When she came she was mad and tired and Es mui mala con sus clientes y un actitud mui mala
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