Manatee Tours in Daytona Beach at a glance
- Our pick: Kayaking Blue Springs manatees: Guided 4-hour tour, US$ 95 per person (4h, 4.20★ · only 5 reviews).
- Also recommended: Daytona Beach Paddleboard Tour: Dolphin & Manatee Wildlife Guide, US$ 69 per person (2h, 4.91★ · 2,696).
- Also recommended: Daytona Beach Dolphin & Manatee Kayak Wildlife Adventure, US$ 69 per person (2h, 4.82★ · 421).
Price per person across the 10 options priced per person: US$ 38–US$ 95 (median US$ 69). With 100+ reviews: 6 of 10.
Of the 10 options: 10 with live guides in English, 10 with free cancellation, 10 with instant confirmation, 10 kid-friendly and 9 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Manatee Tours in Daytona Beach
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
10 options
Kayaking Blue Springs manatees: Guided 4-hour tour Paddle among manatees at Blue Springs State Park on a guided 4-hour kayak tour from the Orlando area, led by a UF master naturalist with 20 years on Florida waterways. Every day except Tuesday and Sunday · 11:00 · From age 4 ★ 4.20 (5 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 95 per person
Daytona Beach Paddleboard Tour: Dolphin & Manatee Wildlife Guide Paddle through Daytona Beach estuaries for 2 hours with a local guide spotting dolphins, manatees and sea turtles from a standup paddleboard. Every day · 08:30, 10:30 and 12:30 · From age 3 ★ 4.91 (2,696 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 69 per person
Daytona Beach Dolphin & Manatee Kayak Wildlife Adventure Paddle the Halifax River near Daytona Beach and kayak alongside dolphins, manatees, sea turtles and bald eagles. Every day · 08:30, 10:30 and 12:30 · From age 4 ★ 4.82 (421 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 69 per person
Kayaking and SUP in New Smyrna: Dolphins and Manatees Paddle through New Smyrna's waterways on a guided kayak and SUP adventure with life vests and paddles included, see dolphins, manatees. Every day · 08:30, 10:30 and 12:30 · From age 4 ★ 4.88 (536 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 69 per person
St. Johns River Cruise: Blue Spring State Park manatee tour Cruise the St. Johns River from Blue Spring State Park on a 2-hour guided nature tour where you'll spot manatees, wading birds, and alligators among cypress forests. Every day · 10:00, 13:00 and 13:30 · All ages ★ 4.73 (344 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 38 per person
Paddle Blue Springs: Manatee Tour from Orlando Paddle board or kayak through Blue Springs wildlife sanctuary near Orlando with a trained guide. See manatees, eagles and herons while learning local history and ecology. Every day · 08:00, 10:30 and 12:30 · From age 4 ★ 4.49 (156 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 69 per person
Daytona Beach: Catamaran Sailing & Dolphin Watch Catamaran sailing tour on Halifax River in Daytona Beach with dolphin and manatee sightings. Small groups up to 6, drinks included, heated cabin for winter. Every day · 13:45 ★ 4.62 (205 reviews) Duration: 1h 15m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 64 per person
Kayaking Tomoka River: Dolphins, manatees and 160 bird species Paddle the Tomoka River near Daytona Beach and spot dolphins, manatees, sea turtles and bald eagles. Every day · 08:30, 10:30 and 12:30 · From age 4 ★ 4.71 (41 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 69 per person
Sunset Sail and Dolphin Watch: Daytona Beach Catamaran Sail the Halifax River at sunset on a comfortable catamaran, spotting dolphins, manatees and pelicans while enjoying refreshments as the sky changes color. Tue–Sat · 18:30 · All ages ★ 4.63 (24 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 79 per person
Paddleboard Daytona Beach: Dolphins, Manatees & Historic Bridges Paddle the Halifax River around City Island on a stable inflatable board and spot dolphins, manatees and sea turtles with a guide during this two-hour tour. Every day · 11:00 and 13:00 · From age 4 ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 65 per person
All 10 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayaking Blue Springs manatees: Guided 4-hour tourOur pickGroup of up to 14 | US$ 95 per person | 4h | 4.20★ only 5 reviews | Every day except Tuesday and Sunday · 11:00 | English |
| Daytona Beach Paddleboard Tour: Dolphin & Manatee Wildlife GuideAlso recommendedGroup of up to 15 | US$ 69 per person | 2h | 4.91★ · 2,696 | Every day · 08:30, 10:30 and 12:30 | English |
| Daytona Beach Dolphin & Manatee Kayak Wildlife AdventureAlso recommendedGroup of up to 15 | US$ 69 per person | 2h | 4.82★ · 421 | Every day · 08:30, 10:30 and 12:30 | English |
| Kayaking and SUP in New Smyrna: Dolphins and Manatees | US$ 69 per person | 2h | 4.88★ · 536 | Every day · 08:30, 10:30 and 12:30 | English |
| St. Johns River Cruise: Blue Spring State Park manatee tour | US$ 38 per person | 2h | 4.73★ · 344 | Every day · 10:00, 13:00 and 13:30 | English |
| Paddle Blue Springs: Manatee Tour from Orlando | US$ 69 per person | 2h | 4.49★ · 156 | Every day · 08:00, 10:30 and 12:30 | English |
| Daytona Beach: Catamaran Sailing & Dolphin WatchGroup of up to 6 | US$ 64 per person | 1h 15m | 4.62★ · 205 | Every day · 13:45 | English |
| Kayaking Tomoka River: Dolphins, manatees and 160 bird species | US$ 69 per person | 2h | 4.71★ · 41 | Every day · 08:30, 10:30 and 12:30 | English |
| Sunset Sail and Dolphin Watch: Daytona Beach CatamaranGroup of up to 6 | US$ 79 per person | 1h 30m | 4.63★ · 24 | Tue–Sat · 18:30 | English |
| Paddleboard Daytona Beach: Dolphins, Manatees & Historic BridgesGroup of up to 6 | US$ 65 per person | 2h | 5.00★ only 3 reviews | Every day · 11:00 and 13:00 | English |