Manatee Tours in Sarasota at a glance
- Our pick: Anna Maria Island: Manatee Kayak Tour & Wildlife Spotting, US$ 55 per person (2h, 4.95★ · 641).
- Also recommended: Kayaking Lido Key mangrove tunnels: Private, wildlife-focused, US$ 85 per person (2h, 4.91★ · 85).
- Also recommended: Kayak and snorkel tour Sarasota: Dolphins, manatees, shells, US$ 65 per person (2h 30m, 4.95★ · 267).
Price per person across the 3 options priced per person: US$ 55–US$ 85 (median US$ 65). With 100+ reviews: 2 of 3.
Of the 3 options: 3 with live guides in English, 3 with free cancellation, 3 with instant confirmation, 2 kid-friendly, 1 private and 3 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 Sarasota
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
3 options
Anna Maria Island: Manatee Kayak Tour & Wildlife Spotting Two-hour kayak tour in Anna Maria Island waters with naturalists. Small groups, tandem kayaks, manatees, dolphins and ospreys. Paddles, life jackets and dry bags included. Every day · 16 start times, 09:00 to 17:45 · From age 5 ★ 4.95 (641 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 55 per person
Kayaking Lido Key mangrove tunnels: Private, wildlife-focused Kayak or paddleboard through Lido Key's mangrove tunnels on a fully private tour from Ted Sperling Park. Every day · 09:30 and 14:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.91 (85 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 85 per person
Kayak and snorkel tour Sarasota: Dolphins, manatees, shells Paddle to a shallow island in Sarasota and snorkel among fish, starfish, conchs and sand dollars. Masks, snorkels, kayaks and life jackets included. Every day · 17 start times, 09:00 to 17:45 · From age 7 ★ 4.95 (267 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 65 per person
All 3 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Maria Island: Manatee Kayak Tour & Wildlife SpottingOur pick | US$ 55 per person | 2h | 4.95★ · 641 | Every day · 16 start times, 09:00 to 17:45 | English |
| Kayaking Lido Key mangrove tunnels: Private, wildlife-focusedAlso recommendedPrivate | US$ 85 per person | 2h | 4.91★ · 85 | Every day · 09:30 and 14:00 | English |
| Kayak and snorkel tour Sarasota: Dolphins, manatees, shellsAlso recommended | US$ 65 per person | 2h 30m | 4.95★ · 267 | Every day · 17 start times, 09:00 to 17:45 | English |
By what you need
- Private (1): Kayaking Lido Key mangrove tunnels: Private, wildlife-focused (US$ 85 per person)