Manatee Season Nov 15 - Mar 31.
Because these animals are wild and they roam, we can never guarantee seeing them during your tour time. The Ocala Forest at Silver Springs is not a zoo environment. However, this tour is called "Manatees and Monkeys" for a reason. This is the place to see them. We almost always see manatees and we often see monkeys.
Witness the aquatic wonders of manatees alongside turtles, fish, and exotic birds! Occasional sightings of playful monkeys and otters amid the lush landscapes of Silver Springs. Silver Springs is consistently voted Florida's #1 Spring.
Our friendly, expert guides will lead you through crystalline waters, revealing the diverse ecosystems and secret treasures of a world untamed by time. The ancient forests and vivid, turquoise waters will leave you spellbound!
Our super-stable vessels ensure an unforgettable experience. Our Clear Single Kayaks and Clear 2-Person Kayaks offer unparalleled views of the underwater wonders!
Heartbeat of Orlando
Launching from Lake Ivanhoe Boat Ramp, our voyage unfolds in the midst of charming downtown Orlando. With each paddle stroke, you’ll unveil the secrets of the lush underwater ecosystem while basking in the beauty of the shimmering city skyline.
Easy, Engaging, Enchanting
Beginner-Friendly: A comprehensive lesson precedes our journey, ensuring comfort and confidence in your new SUP skills.
Inclusive Adventure: All safety equipment, dry bag for valuables, and water is provided.
Captured Memories: Complimentary photographs taken by our guides to immortalize your night.
Wear, Share, and Glow
Dress in your beloved neon or tie-dye attire to enhance the photographic memories! A little splash is part of the fun, but rest assured, our vessels are stable and beginner-friendly.
After-Adventure Indulgence
After your paddle session delight in a meal at one of Lake Ivanhoe Village’s restaurants, seamlessly transitioning from one enchanting experience to the next.
Rent our 100% Clear Canoes and paddle down the beautiful spring fed Silver River! While paddling you will come across local wildlife such as birds, fish, manatees, and rhesus monkeys to name a few! Our Clear Canoes offer a unique experience for viewing the wildlife beneath you!
Most springs in Florida have just one spring head. At Silver Springs there are 30 documented spring heads. With your Clear Canoeing rental you are able to paddle over the spring heads an enjoy the view.
You are renting the canoe and you are free to explore without being tied down to a guide. No guide mean are you not rushed to keep up the pace. You can take your time viewing the wildlife and getting plenty of photos.
Within Silver Springs State Parks dogs are permitted on a leash. Dogs are allowed on our canoe rentals.
Enjoy a unique kayaking experience on this Small-Group Guided Glass Bottom Kayak Eco Tour of Rainbow Springs in Florida. Begin your tour with a quick tutorial on basic paddle instructions and information about the tour ahead. Your kayak tour will last approximately 2 to 2.5-hours depending on the speed of our group and any wildlife we may see along the way. There will be plenty of opportunities to stop and take pictures at several of the picturesque stopping points along the way (there will even be a couple chances for you to get out and enjoy the refreshing Spring water!)
This paddle is what any outdoor enthusiast or adventure-seeker is looking for.
Year round we experience over 14 different type of birds, fish, turtles, otters, alligators, and other wildlife. The best part of it all, is that you have a chance to see some of these directly below your Clear Kayak!
Enjoy a unique kayaking experience on this Small-Group Guided Glass Bottom Kayak Eco Tour of Rock Springs in Florida. Begin your tour with a quick tutorial on basic paddle instructions and information about the tour ahead. Your kayak tour will last approximately 2 to 2.5-hours depending on the speed of our group and any wildlife we may see along the way. There will be plenty of opportunities to stop and take pictures at several of the picturesque stopping points along the way (there will even be a couple chances for you to get out and enjoy the refreshing Spring water!) The first half of the paddle will be upstream towards the headspring of Rock Springs and the second half will be a gentle coast back to our launch point. Be ready to learn unique facts about the area and spot the local nature and wildlife along the way. Animals you may see: turtles, birds, fish, otters, deer, alligators, and more!
Grab an underwater view of the springs, shipwrecks, caves, statues and more via glass bottom kayaks! We'll share our waterways with an abundance of wildlife such as manatees, alligators, turtles, otters, monkeys, fish and birds! This is an experience you'll never forget; equal parts serene and adventurous and appropriate for all ages and experience levels!
Our glass bottom kayaks are the clearest, most stable of it's kind on the Silver River! They come with a sit-in-top design, which means they are well suited to all-weather paddling, stability is greatly increased and paddler comfort is enhanced. Our kayaks come with a transparent hull for underwater viewing all the way to the bottom, even the deepest springs in the river!
-Booking here is per solo kayak with a max weight of 200lbs
-Tandem Kayaks (300lbs max) can be booked via our website
-Late arrivals and no-shows can not be accommodated and will result in cancellation without refund
