- Most Poplar
- Tour Length: 2 Hours
- Weeki Wachee
- Ages 3+
Experience manatee season on the Weeki Wachee River in a clear kayak! Explore the waterways of the Weeki Wachee and Mud Rivers with a focus on manatee education and stewardship!
Get Up And Go Kayaking – Weeki Wachee has been rated the #1 Activity near Springhill! USA TODAY also ranks our tours as the best in the USA! We’ve received over 2,700 raving five-star reviews!
We’re passionate about the outdoors and conservation! We believe in being good stewards of the environment, which is why we donate a portion of each tour to manatee conservation!
Our max group size is 10 paddlers – the perfect size to hear our guides and enjoy conversations along the way.
Soak up the sights – and some knowledge! Learn unique facts along the paddle about the local waterways, wildlife and more from our team of certified Guardian Guides with the Save the Manatee Club!
Don’t let a normal kayak hinder your view! Our clear kayaks are the absolute best way to view the surroundings and there’s plenty of opportunities to snag some Reels or videos for TikTok!
Booking a tour with us gets you guaranteed access to the beautiful Weeki Wachee River! By booking ahead of time you’ll guarantee your spot on the tour.
Ready for your next adventure? Come experience the beauty of Florida’s Weeki Wachee River + estuary on a guided clear kayak ecotour!
Located near Tampa, St. Petersburg + Clearwater the Weeki Wachee River our clear kayaks offer stunning views of this spring-fed river from its clearwater to its abundant wildlife like manatees! Just minutes from Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, home of the world-famous Weeki Wachee mermaids, come paddle with us in our 100% see-through kayaks on the number one rated guided ecotour on the Weeki Wachee River!
Expect an adventure that is part urban + wild as the river is an active and popular one to enjoy living and recreating on as one of Florida’s most iconic springs. Be on the lookout for Florida wildlife like fish, turtles, ospreys, our nesting bald eagles + of course manatees, dolphins + even the occasional otter! Manatees call the Weeki Wachee River home all year long + we often see them daily. During Manatee Season, November 15th – March 31st even more manatees migrate to the Weeki Wachee River +surrounding waterways!
Enjoy an unforgettable experience whether you want to wow someone with an off-the-beaten-path adventure, a date night sunset and glow or you’ve arrived at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park only to find it at capacity-this paddle is one that can’t wait for you to check off your travel list!
Come paddle with us! Book your clear kayak of the Weeki Wachee River online today!
FROM $72.50 | Ages 3+ | 2 Hours | Weeki Wachee |
Join us November 15th-March 31st for manatee season on the Weeki Wachee River and estuary! This is when we see the greatest amount of manatees using our natural spring-fed rivers like Weeki Wachee Springs as a warm water refuge! These waters are the perfect refuge for manatees who want to avoid the crowds at Crystal River!  Three springs converge in the estuary, Mud Spring, Salt Spring, and Weeki Wachee Springs which means we paddle to the places were most likely to see manatees based on the days conditions! Manatees are vital to Florida’s ecosystem and must be protected from human activities like boat traffic, pollution, littering and harassment. Understanding the biology and behavior of these animals, helps to create an appreciation for manatees and a desire to protect them! Our guides have participated in additional training with Save the Manatee Club’s Guardian Guides Certification, a voluntary recognition and education program offered to ecotourism providers in Florida that promote stewardship of manatees and their aquatic ecosystems! When you’re ready for the BEST window seat to the Florida Manatee’s WILD underwater world we’ve got you covered! We’re ready to share all the seacow-know-how! We also donate a $1 per guest and a $1 per review to the conservation of these gentle giants!
FROM $64 | Ages 3+ | 2 Hours | Weeki Wachee |
Did you know we see manatees every day on the Weeki Wachee River? Located an hour from Tampa International Airport, Clearwater + miles from Springhill, Florida explore the Weeki Wachee River in our clear kayaks that offer stunning views of this spring-fed river from its clearwater to its abundant wildlife like manatees! Just minutes from Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, home of the world-famous Weeki Wachee mermaids, come paddle with us in our 100% see-through kayaks on the number one rated guided ecotour on the Weeki Wachee River!  Our adventure is part urban + wild as the river is an active and popular one to enjoy living and recreating on as one of Florida’s most iconic springs! We begin our tour in the estuary where we spot 90% of our Florida wildlife so be on the lookout for fish, turtles, ospreys, our nesting bald eagles + of course manatees, dolphins + even the occasional otter or alligator!Â
FROM $64 | Ages 3+ | 2 Hours | Weeki Wachee |
Ready for the perfect WILD Florida Adventure? Whether it be a date night or time with the family you have to catch a sunset on the Gulf of Mexico and what better way to do it then from a clear kayak? The Weeki Wachee River is spring fed river that connects to the Gulf. We take advantage of the quietest time on the river and start our paddle in the estuary where we are likely to catch a glimpse of coastal birds coming to roost for the night and raccoons are looking for a snack. As the sun begins to set we float down the freshwaters of the lower Weeki Wachee River and stop to watch the sun as it falls behind the palm trees. On our way back we turn on our LED lights in the bottom of our clear kayaks for a view like no other! You can’t miss this unforgettable experience just minutes from Springhill, Brooksville, Homosassa and Crystal River!
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FROM $59.50 | Ages 3+ | 2 Hours | Weeki Wachee |
Get Up and Glow with us on this nocturnal adventure that takes place completely after dark! This NIGHTTIME clear kayak adventure will have you lighting up the night and waters with LED lights in your clear kayak! Your tour guide will lead the way as we kayak through the quiet estuary of the Weeki Wachee and Mud Rivers. What creatures of the night will we encounter gazing at the stars while we light up the water beneath us? This tour takes place after dark and there may be some surprise visits from wildlife! You haven’t paddled the Weeki Wachee until you’ve seen it with the light outs so join us for an adventure unlike any other when you paddle after dark!
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FROM $292 |
Any Age |
2 Hours | Weeki Wachee |
Take a fully private tour at Weeki Wachee with one of our amazing guides! From 1-10 fill this private party with you or you and all your friends!
This means we can paddle at your pace + explore places we don’t usually go! Have a kiddo younger than 3 that you would like to experience this awesome adventure? This is the tour option for you so our guide can focus on providing an out of this world experience geared toward our younger paddlers! If you have an uneven ratio of adults to kids or need our guide to paddle someone in your group (broken arm-no problem) this is the tour for you! You can also make this adventure extra special and we can add drone photos + videos to your tour!
Experience manatee season on the Weeki Wachee River in a clear kayak! Explore the waterways of the Weeki Wachee and Mud Rivers with a focus on manatee education and stewardship!
Join us for a sunset clear kayak tour on the Weeki Wachee River! This hybrid tour gives  you the best of the  Weeki Wachee during the day and night when we glow with LED lights just after sunset at one of the best times to see a variety of wildlife!
Enjoy the tranquility of an estuary before entering the beautiful spring fed waters of the Weeki Wachee River! Expect an adventure that is part wild and part urban as the river is a popular one to enjoy living and recreating on!
Purchase the perfect gift: a gift card with a value of your choosing and no expiration date!
Collect the exclusive Weeki Wachee sticker on the day of your tour from your guide! Collecting more location stickers can unlock some great rewards. Learn more about our loyalty program HERE!
An avid outdoors woman, paddler, adventurer and conservationist; Taylor loves all the birds, wildlife and lush vegetation that Florida has to offer (but manatees and ospreys are most probably her favorite)! She loves connecting people to nature by sharing the local ecology, and human impact on the flora and fauna of Florida! She holds an Advanced Florida Master Naturalist designation and draws on this depth of knowledge and experience as a former journalist, teacher and professional storyteller to create engaging stories for all ages. Taylor is passionate about infusing her tours with her love of nature and all things Florida! Just an hour south of Sarasota she can’t wait to show you how to search the beautiful beach paradise of Don Pedro Island for fossilized shark teeth and shells! When she’s not leading clear kayak tours you can find her exploring Florida by paddle or on foot with her partner, Danny and their two dogs, Sam and River, doing yoga and continuing to learn more about Florida! She is an active volunteer with Florida Horseshoe Crab Watch, Eagle Watch and Save the Manatees. In addition to her Naturalist designation, Taylor is a Manatee Guardian Guide certified through Save the Manatees and is CPR/BLS certified with the American Heart Association. Explore Florida with her on IG @taylorinthelandofflowers
Danny’s love of all things water began at a young age. Growing up in Miami he spent every spare moment on the beach. He went from running into waves as they rolled on the beach as a kid to riding them as an amateur skim boarder, surfer and paddler of all water crafts. Danny’s father, a former competitive paddler for the Cuban National Team introduced him to the sport of kayaking at a young age. His parents nurtured and encouraged his love of nature and all things outdoors. As a Florida Master Naturalist an avid nature lover, adventurer and explorer his passion for the environment and conservation drives him to introduce more people to the joy of these experiences through offering unique clear kayak ecotours on the Weeki Wachee River and Pine Island an hour north of Tampa and at Don Pedro Island just south of Sarasota. Danny also shares his love for all things Florida flora and fauna as an avid content creator with a focus on storytelling and videography. In addition to his certification as a Naturalist, Danny is CPR and ACA certified, a Guardian guide with Save the Manatees Club, volunteers with Eagle Watch and participates in Florida Springs advocacy. Follow along on his adventures at @danenriquez on IG.
Gary is one of the most experienced kayakers you will ever meet. He began paddling whitewater in the Pacific Northwest at the age of 12 and grew up navigating a variety of rivers in southern Oregon and northern California 55 years ago. For 21 years, Gary owned his own business as a licensed outfitter and fishing guide. Later, he earned a Bachelors degree in English and a Masters degree in Education, spending 20 years as a high school teacher and 26 years as a soccer coach. Since retiring from the classroom in 2021, Gary has returned to the water and shares his skills and knowledge of the ecology, wildlife, and environment of Florida’s Nature Coast with the many guests who have paddled with him. He loves sharing his passion for kayaking and enjoyment of the outdoors with all who meet him. Even though he has spent a decade paddling and fishing on Florida’s Gulf Coast, he will readily admit that he learns something new every day and is eager to pass on his knowledge to his guests.
My name is Jessica! I’m a 34 year old  happily married mother of 5!!!! I love being outside and being  active!!!! I moved to Florida from Evansville,IN where I fell in love with  everything Florida!!!! While I do have a passion for anything active, The manatees/ wildlife and beautiful ecosystem have really drawn me to want to be  on the river daily. I love coming to work to learn and see something new each day! Every day here has its own adventure waiting to be discovered. I’m so thankful and proud to be able to share a little taste of heaven on earth with you here in the Weeki Wachee River/Pine Island area!  It’s my goal to make your visit one you won’t soon forget!!! I’m confident you’ll see why we love and have made Weeki Wachee, Florida our home.
Hi! I’m Davis! I am a Weeki Wachee local that has fallen in love with the ecology and conservation of the Weeki Wachee river. I spend more time around manatees and other Florida flora and fauna than anything else and wouldn’t have it any other way. Nothing interests me more than an adventure in the outdoors! I am CPR/BLS certified with the American Heart Foundation and a volunteer with M.A.T.E.S. (Manatee Awareness Through Education and Stewardship) I am dedicated to providing the most educational, super exciting, totally radical kayaking and paddle boarding experiences on the most beautiful river in the world, the Weeki Wachee!
My name is Vincent Cruz better known as Vinny. I have been paddling since the age of about 7. Just about 26 years on the water!  I love nothing more than being on the water and being able to educate people about the many different types of wildlife we have on our waterways and our amazing ecosystem. The Pileated Wood Pecker is the one animal I look forward to showing everyone while we are on tour. The amazing Manatee is also something I look forward to seeing and educating people about during our trips. When I am not on the water I am spending time with my wife and kids. But, coming home to our 3 dogs and 4 cats everyday is something I look forward to so much! Nothing better than seeing those tails wagging and eyes get big when they see me come home! Anything else you want to know, let’s get a tour booked and ask for “Vinny”! I love having amazing conversations with the many people I take out daily and look forward to meeting and talking with you!!
(352) 234-4568
(Available from 8:00am – 5:00pm)
(352) 234-4568
(Available from 8:00am – 5:00pm)
Join us for a sunset clear kayak tour on the Weeki Wachee River! This hybrid tour gives  you the best of the  Weeki Wachee during the day and night when we glow with LED lights just after sunset at one of the best times to see a variety of wildlife!