14 Best Orlando Manatee Tours

“SO MUCH WILD LIFE it was awesome, our guide Chris was super knowledgeable about all the wild life and areas in the park and was a joy to be with for our adventure. Definitely would recommend!”

“Requires a degree of physical stamina due to paddling for over an hour but well worth it. Highly recommend.”

“I had a lovely day and everyone was so lovely. Highly recommend this experience and stepping away from the parks. I'm gutted as forgot the name of my tour guide for this trip. He was lovely, Knowledgeable and deserves recognition. Thank you 😊”

“Astrid was amazing! She accommodated us when we got crazy orlando traffic. She showed us all the things we wanted to see and more. We had a great time.”

“Had a wonderful time with my guide Tia. She was full of information on the animals we saw. The manatees were obviously the highlight of the trip but I was not expecting to see all of the birds and alligators we also saw. We were…”

“TJ was a great guide, very knowledgeable and reassuring. Recommend the early morning tour as it gets hot. Saw manatees and alligators. Don't be put off by the alligators, they don't bother you.”

“Drive to the top end of the car park - going up past the archway for the main pedestrian archway entrance. Toilet, Park kiosk and meeting point for all canoe/kayak groups are all there by the drop off point for the canoe companies who bring…”

“Fantastic tour. Plenty of Manatees to watch. Guide Greg was very friendly and knowledgeable.”

“We had an amazing day, it was such a fantastic introduction to Florida and its fantastic wildlife. Carmen was a fantastic guide and made us feel very at home, she had endless tips and very interesting stories. We loved swimming with the manatees, they are…”

“Aaron was amazing! The tour was informative and fun. I will definitely be back for more AWA tours. It is hard to believe the water is so clear that 50' depth seems so shallow! We enjoyed the wildlife thorougly.”

“​We recently took the Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour near Orlando booked through Viator, and it was truly a fantastic experience, thanks entirely to our guide, Aaron. ​From the moment we booked, Aaron was proactive and professional. He contacted us right away, providing incredibly precise instructions…”

“I can’t recommend this tour enough! Tania is such a wonderful person – eco-conscious and passionate about sustainability, especially when it comes to preserving Silver Springs. We had an amazing time kayaking with her and spotting manatees, birds, turtles, and fish, all while learning about…”

“Couldn’t really see the manatees, kind of lame, the water is very dark visibility about 8 to 12 inches down.”

“Was scared at first due to there being gators in the area (it’s Florida, duh!). We didn’t see a single one and had the best time. Our guide Seth told us all about the areas history and it’s native habitants from plants to birds to…”