Weeki Wachee Clear Kayak Ecotours Manatee Season - November 14th-March 31st
Overview
Explore one of Florida's most scenic waterways from a 100% clear kayak! Grab your window seat to a view like no other with the opportunity to hopefully spot a manatee or two or even 30 on our coldest mornings during manatee season! We foster a commitment to education, stewardship and responsible ecotourism so learn about manatees from our team of Guardian Guides, the only company on the Weeki Wachee River certified by Save the Manatees Club!
Riding in a clear kayak has the advantage of greater visibility of manatees and their underwater world! These large aquatic mammals call the Weeki Wachee River + surrounding waterways home all year long but during cooler months more manatees use the Weeki Wachee and surrounding waterways as their warm water winter habitat (November 14-March 31st).
What's Included
- Safety equipment- life jacket and whistle
- Use of tandem clear kayak, paddles, dry bag
- Gratuities
- We highly recommend a REUSEABLE water bottle
Meeting Location
8092 Marys Fish Camp Road
Spring Hill, FL 34607, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Learn about Florida's most beloved marine mammal- manatees, on our manatee season guided 100% clear kayak eco tours! Once you're checked in, we give basic paddle instructions including boat safety, kayaking etiquette, and teach you paddling safety with manatees or your manatee manners! The paddle will last about 2 hours depending on the speed of our group and any wildlife we may spot along the way! This is a wildlife experience and we cannot guarantee that we will see wildlife on our tours- half the fun is learning how to spot the signs and clues that wildlife like manatees leave behind for us to find!
The first portion of the paddle is through the quiet and calm coastal waters where we paddle past a Bald Eagle's nest with a chance to see them nesting October-May (tide permitting). We then paddle up the clear waters of the Weeki Wachee, Florida's most iconic and popular freshwater spring for recreation! Weekends and holidays can be busy! Anticipate a great workout as current and wind are sometimes stronger November-March. Our guides will be sure to snap your pics and give some awesome facts about the area at our several picturesque stopping points! We stay in our kayaks.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Guests over 250 pounds are prohibited due to manufacturers restrictions
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This activity needs 1 adult per child
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Weeki Wachee Clear Kayak Ecotours Manatee Season – November 14th-March 31st?
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Activity code: C-288108P4
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Safety equipment- life jacket and whistle.
- Use of tandem clear kayak, paddles, dry bag.
- Gratuities.
- We highly recommend a REUSEABLE water bottle.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Weeki Wachee Clear Kayak Ecotours Manatee Season - November 14th-March 31st is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Guests over 250 pounds are prohibited due to manufacturers restrictions
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Weeki Wachee Clear Kayak Ecotours Manatee Season – November 14th-March 31st will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Safety equipment- life jacket and whistle
- Use of tandem clear kayak, paddles, dry bag
- Gratuities
- We highly recommend a REUSEABLE water bottle
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Guests over 250 pounds are prohibited due to manufacturers restrictions
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This activity needs 1 adult per child
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
