Kayaking with Manatees: Florida's Coastal Wonders

Embark on a thrilling kayaking adventure in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Explore the historic Sponge Docks, discover the fascinating mangroves, and get up close with gentle Manatees in their natural habitat.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks - Our wildlife experts will guide you through the mangroves, spotting wildlife along the way. You’ll enjoy the peace and quiet as you drift along the river learning about the precious ecosystems that surround us here in Florida. Of course, there will be some time to float by the historic sponge docks in Tarpon Springs.
What's Included
  • Kayak, paddle, and life jacket included
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Embark on a unique kayaking journey with Manatees, a venture that’s truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Begin from our starting point and traverse past the renowned Sponge Docks, soaking in the distinct history of the region. Next, venture into the mangroves and gain understanding of their crucial role in facilitating Florida’s coastal ecosystems….

Location
1060 N Pinellas Ave
North Pinellas Avenue
Please meet 15 minutes before the tour begins. You will find free parking at the address. If you have crossed the bridge, and are driving north, you have gone too far.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Adventure729783
Mar 2, 2024
Great day kayaking through Spongetown! - The trip was amazing. We saw so many birds and fish. We even saw manatees. Julie showed us the sponge docks and explained quite a bit of history. I highly recommend this trip.
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Janet_z
Feb 29, 2024
Great Tour! - Julie, our guide was the absolute best. Very informative, accommodating, passionate, energetic, and made sure everyone was safe and involved. The experience met all expectations and I highly recommend taking the tour.
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Sandra_z
Feb 26, 2024
Great tour and manatee viewing. - Beautiful day kayaking. The highlight of the tour was the manatees. Our guide Julie was amazing and knowledgeable regarding the manatees and wildlife. Was a highlight of our 2 weeks in Clearwater beach.
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Kate_l
Feb 23, 2024
An experience we won’t forget - Julie was an amazing guide. So knowledgeable and taught us about a variety of things. We were able to see so many manatees, a couple dolphins and a variety of birds along the way. We definitely recommend this tour!
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Lynn_o
Feb 14, 2024
Great Excursion!! - Julie was such an amazing n knowledgeable guide. We learned a lot from her on the wild life and just tarpon springs in general. We got to see dolphins with their babies n manatees with their babies. It was an excursion my husband and I will never forget! Thanks Julie 🐬💕
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Marty_g
Feb 4, 2024
Lots of manatees!! - We had a wonderful time with our guide, Austin. He was very knowledgeable about the area. We saw dolphins and many manatees! They were right near our kayaks! It was amazing!!!
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Kgreenup
Jan 3, 2024
Awesome nature and sightseeing - We booked this as a present for our nieces, since they like nature. Definitely did not disappoint! Our guide Julie was super thoughtful, answered our (many) questions about the natural/local surroundings, and cared about our safety. We felt secure in our tandem sit-in kayaks and they were easy to handle as beginners. While manatee sightings cannot be guaranteed, we saw many active manatees as well as dolphins hunting! That's not to mention the numerous birds along the way. Quite an experience to participate in what feels like an animal documentary. We recommend it for anyone interested seeing nature in an active way - both for kids and adults!
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