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Manatee Discovery Anna Maria Island
4.9
30 Ratings
Bradenton Beach
Join our 1.5-hour guided kayak tour in Anna Maria Island to encounter manatees, dolphins, and ospreys. Discover wildlife with expert naturalists. Book your adventure today.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 8400 Manatee Ave W - If you’ve ever dreamed of spotting a manatee in its natural habitat, you’re in luck! Our Manatee Discovery Tour offers a unique kayaking experience that allows you to witness these majestic creatures up close. Led by our experienced naturalists, these small group guided eco-tours last for 1.5 hours and take place in the beautiful AMI/Bradenton area, where manatees are frequently seen. As you paddle along, keep an eye out for dolphins, ospreys, and other fascinating local wildlife that may cross your path. It’s an adventure you won’t want to miss!
Please note that we use tandem kayaks. If there is a solo customer or odd numbered group we will set up one single kayak to accommodate. We use tandem kayaks to reduce our footprint in the manatees environment making sure we do our best to not disturb them. Please call with any questions or requests.
What's Included
- Dry bags
- Paddles
- Life jackets
- Kayaks
Additional Information
If you’ve ever wanted to witness the wonder of manatees in their natural habitat, our Manatee Discovery Tour is the perfect choice for you. What sets our activity apart is the opportunity to embark on a kayaking journey specifically designed to encounter these magnificent creatures. Led by our experienced naturalists, our small group guided tours last for 1.5 hours and take place in the AMI/Bradenton area, where manatees are commonly spotted. As you explore the serene waters, keep your eyes peeled for not only manatees, but also dolphins, ospreys, and other local wildlife that may make an appearance. It’s an extraordinary experience, so come join us and create memories that will last a lifetime.
- Travelers should bring their own water and snacks
Location
1465 Gulf Dr S
Gulf Drive South
Go to the Coquina Beach South boat ramp on Sarasota Bay at Coquina Beach. This is just south of Leffis Key Preserve and just north of the bridge that connects the southern point of Anna Maria Island to Longboat Key. We will be launching and landing our kayaks here. Please call with any questions.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Michael_n
May 11, 2024
Great experience! - We were able to see manatees in their environment and learn about them! We also were able to learn about conservation efforts to protect them
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Namastenottingham
May 10, 2024
Highly recommended - We had a wonderful time on this trip. Tommy, our guide, was very knowledgeable and took a lot of care not to disturb the manatee’s habitat. We saw manatees break the surface from a distance and there were obviously many there. The water visibility was low though so we couldn’t see them clearly around us. We did, however, see dolphins, pelicans, an osprey and had a lot of fun paddling through the rather choppy water. Safety was given high priority and the trip was good value for money. Brilliant afternoon.
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Jennifer
May 7, 2024
Pre-wedding excursion - What an amazing adventure we had exploring in tandem kayaks. Tommy was very knowledgeable and explained everything for a beginner kayaker to be successful during their trip. He knew a lot about the local wildlife, birds and especially manatees. We were able to see several during our excursion while being very respectful of their habitat. not only did we have fun, but we learned a lot. Highly recommend!!!!!
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Jackye106
Apr 28, 2024
Fabulous time - Great kayaking experience! Our first time trying. The tour guides were informative, fun and amazing. Would recommend to anyone!
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Erin_d
Apr 21, 2024
Great time with the manatees! - Tommy was a great guide! He made sure that everyone on the tour got an up close encounter with the manatees and stayed out longer than the original time. He gave some basic instruction on kayaking and guidelines for interacting with the manatees. Would definitely do this again or one of his other tours!
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Liza_b
Apr 20, 2024
Excellent - Great experience! Tommy was very informative, helpful, and patient. We liked that he worked hard to make sure we were all respectful of the animals. If you want to see the manatees up close book kayaks instead of other boat tours which will frighten the manatees.
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Sabrina_c
Apr 19, 2024
Absolute Best Manatee Experience Ever!!! - We were able to see about 6-8 manatee and a mother with her baby. So exciting. This is an experience we will treasure always.
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Cheryl
Apr 12, 2024
Perfect end to our vacation! - Just returned from an awesome paddle to see the manatees! Great experience! Tom was an excellent guide-very respectful of the safety of these beautiful creatures and very knowledgeable. Saw several manatees up close got great pics! Highly recommend.
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754raechelw
Apr 7, 2024
Fun day - Had a great time! Saw Manatee’s as promised. We also saw dolphins!!!Tom was nice and knowledgeable. He is also great with kids so this is a super family friendly activity.
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Molly_s
Apr 15, 2024
It was ok! We did see... - It was ok! We did see manatees… wasn’t a whole lot of kayaking. We were also surprised to find out it was tandem only once we got there. The group with us was also surprised about that.
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