Clear Kayak Adventure: Scrutinize Wildlife during Manatee Season in Tarpon Springs

Embark on a thrilling adventure in Tarpon Springs with a clear kayak tour. Explore the bayous, spot manatees, dolphins, and birds, and learn about the local history and Greek culture.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Anclote River - Paddle across the Anclote River to explore a mangrove island teeming with diverse wildlife. Keep an eye out for various birds, crabs, and possibly even a dolphin! Learn about the Sponge Docks and the history of sponging in Tarpon Springs. With some luck, you might spot a sponge boat on the Anclote River! Wildlife sightings are…
What's Included
  • Dry Bags: Keep your personal belongings dry with our complimentary dry bags.
  • Essential Gear Provided: Kayaks, paddles, seats, life jackets, and whistles included.
Additional Information

Embark on an adventure through Tarpon Springs in a completely transparent kayak! Begin your excursion by paddling along the beautiful Anclote River. As you journey, you’ll discover the intriguing history of Tarpon Springs’ renowned Sponge Docks and their ties to the area’s lively Greek heritage.
The adventure proceeds with a visit to a tranquil mangrove…

Location
Belle Harbour Marina
Anclote Road
We launch from Belle Harbour Marina located at 307 Anclote Rd, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 Please park in the Belle Harbour Marina parking lot. Walk through the main entrance and continue straight until you reach the water. Then, make a right and look for the floating dock with the clear kayaks!
Cancellation Policy

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

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Siennaj452
May 1, 2024
Saw dolphins - So cool Chris was great saw dolphins 10/10 experience wish it was 4 hours long. Mangrove cave was beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!
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Susancz2780qb
Feb 16, 2024
Clear Kayak Tour and Shell Island- Great Morning! - Had a great experience with our fun and knowledgeable guide Alessia. She was great, pointing out things we would never spot on our own. She clearly enjoys her job and I would do any tour that she was leading. Thanks for a great day of kayaking@
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Boardingpass601675
Sep 28, 2023
Highly Recommended! - Chris, our tour guide, was amazing! Friendly and knowledgeable, he went above and beyond to ensure my daughter and I had an exceptional experience. We saw a manatee, dolphins, flamingos, and several other bird species. Particularly memorable was gathering shells and the mangrove tunnels. I'd love to return with the rest of my family so they can enjoy this magical experience too.
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Brittany
Jun 25, 2023
Great group and couples activity! - Tatiana was very knowledgeable of the marine life which was super interesting for us as we are both from the northern US. This kayak is not a workout, it is more of a lazy float while learning about fish, trees, birds, water slugs, and the general area. We also got to go to a beach with a lot of cool shells! I highly recommend this kayak, we had a great time!!
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Mehri
Jun 12, 2023
Great Experience, Beautiful scenery - We had a great time. It's just beautiful out there. We saw dolphins, many birds, fish, and shell critters. It was very peaceful. Our guide Chris did a great job of making sure we are all taken care of and explaining everything to us. I will definitely recommend it.
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M9880jtjacks
Jun 1, 2023
Kayaking trip - Was a very cool experience and a lot of fun! Our tour guides Jenna and Carmen were terrific! Would recommend to friends and family.
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Kevinru2053qg
May 30, 2023
Thank you raven - Great view of the mangroves and coast through pretty clear water, unfortunately no sight of manatees this time
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86juls
May 17, 2023
Great day on a kayak - We have a great adventure with Bria as our leader. She made us feel safe and it was fantastic pointed a question about the wildlife and a jellyfish that she picked up from the bottom wow!!
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Susanhb7301qa
Mar 12, 2023
Manatee tour - The trip was definitely worth it! Had a fantastic time! Alessia was a great guide! Very informative, didn’t rush us. Best thing was, we saw a manatee!!
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Kfbednar
Mar 12, 2023
Family fun day - Fun family outing! Pros- We saw a manatee! Great communication with booking and leading up to experience Parking lot easily accessible Bathrooms to use before/after Life jackets, kayaks, paddles, etc clean and well maintained Provided dry bags to keep personal items dry during experience Waterways had very little boat traffic Alessia our guide was knowledgeable and easy going. Gave us helpful kayaking tips and made getting in/out of kayaks very easy. Cons- We only saw 1 manatee! I recommend going earlier in spring season or winter in hopes of seeing more. Portions of the route were very windy and choppy making it difficult to navigate as well as getting splashed/wet. We would definitely go again. It was an enjoyable experience for my family of 4.
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