Weeki Wachee Clear SUP Manatee Season Ecotour | Get Up And Go Kayaking

Quick Details

Ages: Ages 3+
Duration: 2 Hours
Location: 8092 Mary’s Fish Camp Road
Weight Limit: No one paddler can be over 250 pounds and the combined weight of one adult one child (3-14 years of age) cannot exceed 250 pounds

Adult Ages 15+: $64.50

Child Ages 3-14: $45

Stand up or sit down for for the BEST adventure on the Weeki Wachee River with a 100% clear paddle boards during Manatee Season!

Glide over the crystal-clear waters of this natural Florida spring where the manatees winter located just an hour north of Tampa/St.Pete and 4-5 hours northwest of Miami!

On this one of a kind ecotour you’ll feel like you’re walking on water while riding a completely see thru paddle board!

Learn about manatees, the river and ecosystems from your 5-star rated and Save the Manatee Club certified Guardian Guide!

We foster a commitment to education, stewardship and responsible ecotourism. A portion of each reservation is donated to manatee conservation! Book now for your chance to meet our gentle giants and take home CLEARLY unique memories that will last forever!

Look for incredible wildlife while you take in these iconic views!

Follow the freshwater of the Mud River along the salt marsh creeks and towering cypress trees to the Weeki Wachee River! Keep your eyes peeled above and below for manatees, dolphins, bald eagles, alligators, even endangered sea turtles who calls these waters home all year long! Chances are you’ll see a variety of wildlife but sightings are random and not guaranteed.

a river running through a park

a person riding a surf board in the water

a bird swimming in water

a boat that is floating in the water

a turtle swimming under water

a large pool of water

a body of water

a man riding a surfboard on top of a hill

a fish swimming under water

a body of water surrounded by trees

a view of water and a mountain in the background

a young girl riding a wave on a surfboard in the water

FAQ's

- Reservations are required for all tours.
- Do I need experience paddling a stand-up paddle board (SUP)? No! Our tour starts with a paddling lesson regardless of skill level. Tours will have paddlers of varying paddling experience. If you are seasoned stand up paddler and concerned the pace will be too slow- check out a private tour!
- Do I have to stand? Nope! You can sit, stand, kneel, handstand, back bend- how are you comfortable? You do you! We do ask all guest regardless of skill level to start on their knees or bottom as they get use to the board balance.
- This is a no-exit tour. We stay on our SUPs for the duration of the tour. Unless of course you fall- it happens! Smile and enjoy the dip!
- Alcohol is prohibited throughout the Weeki Wachee River by order of Hernando County.
- Manatees and other wildlife are wild! We cannot guarantee sightings though we do our best to take you to the places where we are most likely to see them based on the day’s conditions!
We encourage you to bring the following:
- Clothes that you don’t mind getting a little wet.
- Polarized sunglasses- A MUST FOR BEST MANATEE AND WILDLIFE VIEWING.
- Towel for after the trip.
- Reusable water bottle.
- Any extra gear you’d like. Remember- the less gear, the more visibility through the SUP!
- Every tour is given on one of our 100% clear kayaks or clear stand-up paddle boards (SUP)!
- Our fleet is small (5-6 vessels) so expect an exclusive experience!
- Private tours are available -starting at $499.
- Our guides are always helpful, entertaining and educational (and they appreciate tips).
- Yes, children 3+ are allowed on tours.
- Children 6 and under are required by law to wear a life jacket at all times while on the water.
- Children 3-14 can ride on the front of their parent’s SUP as long as the combined weight of parent + child does not exceed 250.
- The ability of your child to sit for the duration of the tour is completely up to the parent.
- We require children 30 pounds or under to bring their own life jacket as the size is very specific and safety is of utmost importance.
- Our tours are made for any skill level to participate, we will have basic tips/tricks to help you maneuver the waterways and paddling safety information. Tours will have participants of varying ability from beginner to this is not their first paddling trip! Some paddling may be considered intermediate due to conditions such as wind or tide but we try our best to paddle at a pace that is convenient for every paddler! We do require all guests to stay with the group. We also ask that all guests have upper body mobility and capacity to lift themselves up from a seated position on the ground.
- Tips are greatly appreciated. We like to say, “If you enjoyed your ride, tip your guide!”
  Standard US gratuity is 20%!
- YES! Our weight limit is no more than 250 pounds per person. Unfortunately our manufacturer has given us this strict limit of 250 pounds per person and we cannot exceed this limit.
We like to say it’s always a hope never a promise! This is a wildlife experience and we cannot guarantee that we will see wildlife on our tours- half the fun is learning how to spot the signs and clues that wildlife like manatees leave behind for us to find!
- Trips that are canceled by Get Up And Go Kayaking due to inclement weather, will be rescheduled or refunded.
- Reservations that are cancelled 48 hours or more before a scheduled trip will not be charged. Those that are cancelled or in need of rescheduling within the 48 hour window of departure time will be charged full price. No-show participants, and participants who do not show up at their scheduled departure time will be charged full price unless cancelled outside of 48 hours. This includes showing up with less paddlers than the original amount booked for.
- Get Up And Go Kayaking will not launch in unsafe weather conditions. Because of this, trips may need to be cancelled or rescheduled due to safety issues. If this is the case, your reservation will be refunded in full (if it has already been paid). We will not be held responsible for any reservation that you fail to keep due to any unforeseen circumstances. We also reserve the right to change or cancel any tours due to circumstances beyond our control. In this instance, Get Up And Go Kayaking can refund the tour price, not any other expenses that may have been incurred.

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