Things to do in Daytona Beach
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Daytona Beach Paddleboard Tour: Dolphin & Manatee Wildlife Guide★ 4.91 (2,666) · 2h
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Kayaking and SUP in New Smyrna: Dolphins and Manatees★ 4.88 (533) · 2h
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Daytona Beach: Polynesian Fire & Dinner Show with Live Band★ 4.58 (1,214) · 2h
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Daytona Beach Dolphin & Manatee Kayak Wildlife Adventure★ 4.82 (412) · 2hUS$ 69View ›
Orlando: Blue Spring Manatee Kayak Tour with Naturalist Guide★ 4.90 (394) · 2hUS$ 95View ›
St. Johns River Cruise: Blue Spring State Park manatee tour★ 4.73 (337) · 2hUS$ 38View ›
Orlando: Small Group Manatee Kayak Tour at Blue Spring★ 4.94 (310) · 2hUS$ 80View ›
Daytona Beach: Catamaran Sailing & Dolphin Watch★ 4.62 (205) · 1h 15mUS$ 64View ›
Zipline Obstacle Course Daytona Beach: 40 obstacles, 10 zip lines★ 4.59 (82) · 2h 30mUS$ 59View ›
Daytona Beach Sunset Cruise: Champagne on the Intracoastal★ 4.95 (61) · 1h 30mUS$ 84View ›Lowest price (4)
Indian River Lagoon Dolphin Boat Tour: Guided Wildlife on PontoonA guided 2-hour boat tour of the Indian River Lagoon aboard a 40-passenger pontoon, led by a certified Florida naturalist who explains the ecosystem and points out dolphins, sea turtles, manatees and migratory birds year-round. Parking is included; the boat is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this shared boat tour if you want a guided two-hour wildlife viewing experience rather than renting your own vessel—the captain navigates while the naturalist explains what you're seeing.
Kayaking near Orlando: Manatees at Blue SpringsKayak the St. Johns River near Orlando during manatee season (November through March) with a local guide who knows where to find them, paddling a sit-on-top kayak in a small group of no more than six. The river offers close views of manatees, alligators, turtles and birds without the crowds that gather at the spring itself, which closes to paddlers during these months to protect the animals.Is it for me?Book this if you're visiting Orlando during manatee season and want to see them in their natural habitat without the crowds at the spring itself—the river paddle puts you close to the animals while keeping the group small and manageable for a morning or afternoon outing.
Kayaking with manatees in Orlando: Blue Springs wildlifeA four-hour guided kayak tour on the waters of Blue Springs near Orlando, where you paddle among hundreds of manatees during their winter season. You operate the kayak yourself with a live English-speaking guide leading the group through the sanctuary; kayaks, paddles and dry bags are included. The guide shares facts and history of the manatees and the waterway as you move through the wildlife habitat.Is it for me?You operate the kayak yourself with a guide leading the route, which suits anyone who wants to be active on the water rather than sitting in a motorboat. The moderate four-hour paddle works for people comfortable with steady physical effort; if you prefer to watch wildlife from a stationary boat or a boardwalk, a motorized tour or a land-based manatee viewing would be a better fit.
Segway Ride on Daytona Beach: 60-Minute Cruise on SandA 75-minute Segway ride on Daytona Beach's sand, after a 15-minute safety training, on vehicles designed for off-road riding. You stay on permitted areas with a guide present to ensure safety. Book around the tide schedule—slots too close to high tide risk cancellation, so choose times at least two hours before or after the peak. Minimum two riders required for the experience to run.Is it for me?The 75-minute total commitment—training plus ride—fits into a morning or afternoon without eating your whole day, but book around the tide schedule to avoid cancellation. Choose a slot at least two hours away from high tide, and check Daytona's tide report before you confirm.
