All 7 options, side by side
✓ 2026-10-16| Option | Price | Length | Rating | Cancellation | Extra fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Clear Kayak Weeki Wachee: Manatees & Spring WildlifeOur pick | US$ 79 per person | 2h–2h 15m | 4.85★ · 551 | free | — |
 Indian River Lagoon wildlife tour: Dolphins, manatees, shorebirdsBest value | US$ 43 per person | 2h | 4.82★ · 489 | free | — |
 Private Boat Charter Sarasota: Dolphins & ManateesTop rated | US$ 67 per personUS$ 400 per group (split by 6) | 2h | 4.99★ · 276 | free | — |
 Weeki Wachee Clear Kayak Tour: Spot Manatees in Florida | US$ 90 per person | 2h | 4.86★ · 173 | free | — |
 Mosquito Lagoon kayak tour: Spot dolphins and manatees | US$ 50 per person | 1h 30m–2h | 5.00★ only 2 reviews | free | — |
 Kayaking Blue Springs Florida: Manatees & Wildlife | US$ 90 per person | 4h | 5.00★ only 1 review | free | — |
 Kayaking Round Island: Clear kayaks, manatees and dolphins | US$ 95 per person | 2h | 5.00★ only 1 review | free | — |
Florida Manatee Tours 7 options
Clear Kayak Weeki Wachee: Manatees & Spring WildlifePaddle a clear kayak through Weeki Wachee's spring-fed river and estuary with a guide in a tandem kayak, spotting manatees, dolphins, turtles and birds over 2 to 2.5 hours.★ 4.85 (551)2h–2h 15m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 79per person
Indian River Lagoon wildlife tour: Dolphins, manatees, shorebirdsPontoon boat tour through Indian River Lagoon and Canaveral National Seashore with live guide: dolphins, manatees and shorebirds appear on most trips.★ 4.82 (489)2h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 43per person
Private Boat Charter Sarasota: Dolphins & ManateesPrivate luxury boat tour through Sarasota's intercoastal waterway with live guide, soda, water and snacks included: spot dolphins, manatees and eagles from your own Sea Ray.★ 4.99 (276)2h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 400per group
Weeki Wachee Clear Kayak Tour: Spot Manatees in FloridaPaddle a 100% clear kayak on Florida's Weeki Wachee River during manatee season (November–March) with a certified guide.★ 4.86 (173)2h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 90per person
Mosquito Lagoon kayak tour: Spot dolphins and manateesPaddle clear-bottom kayaks through Mosquito Lagoon with a certified naturalist guide who knows the mangrove marshes and the wildlife living there.★ 5.00 (2)1h 30m–2h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 50per person
Kayaking Blue Springs Florida: Manatees & WildlifeKayak and paddle board Blue Springs with a guide, spotting manatees, bald eagles and alligators, then swim the 72-degree spring run itself.★ 5.00 (1)4h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 90per person
Kayaking Round Island: Clear kayaks, manatees and dolphinsPaddle a clear kayak around Round Island in Vero Beach for two hours, spotting manatees, dolphins and wading birds through the Indian River Lagoon's mangroves with a guide.★ 5.00 (1)2h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 95per person
Florida Manatee Tours at a glance
- Our pick: Clear Kayak Weeki Wachee: Manatees & Spring Wildlife, US$ 79 (2h–2h 15m, 4.85★ · 551).
- Best value: Indian River Lagoon wildlife tour: Dolphins, manatees, shorebirds, US$ 43 (2h, 4.82★ · 489).
- Top rated: Private Boat Charter Sarasota: Dolphins & Manatees, US$ 67 (2h, 4.99★ · 276).
Real price per person across the 7 options: US$ 43–US$ 95 (median US$ 79). With 100+ reviews: 4 of 7.
Of the 7 options: 7 with free cancellation, 7 with instant confirmation, 6 kid-friendly, 1 private and 7 last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Real price per person: the group price divided by the seats it includes.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 7 of the 7 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last up to 2 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Clear Kayak Weeki Wachee: Manatees & Spring Wildlife is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.85 out of 5 across 551 reviews.