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Manatee Discovery Anna Maria Island

5.0621 reviews

  • 2 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

If you've ever wanted to witness the wonder of manatees in their natural habitat, our Manatee Discovery Tour is the perfect choice for you. What sets our activity apart is the opportunity to embark on a kayaking journey specifically designed to encounter these magnificent creatures. Led by our experienced naturalists, our small group guided tours last for 2 hours and take place in the Anna Maria Island/Bradenton area, where manatees are commonly spotted. As you explore the serene waters, keep your eyes peeled for not only manatees, but also dolphins, ospreys, and other local wildlife that may make an appearance. It's an extraordinary experience, so come join us and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Paddles
  • Life jackets
  • Kayaks
  • Dry bags

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

5.0

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Ratings come from 620 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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  • 5The Best

    wow amazing, Kinsey was our guide and had so much knowledge, you could tell he loved his job.. We saw manatees and dolphins, he also told us of a place we could drive to about 10 mins away to see more manatees. Well worth the money, we had an amazing time, Thanks so much

    Juliewise1via Tripadvisor

  • 5Awesome

    Kinsey was an awesome guide . He found us crab turtle manatee dolphins conch.

    christieh595via Tripadvisor

  • 5Great tour

    Our tour was great! Kenzi was wonderful. He showed us so many things and took time to help us get in and out of our kayak. We fully enjoyed our tour. Would def recommend!

    angi_gvia Viator

  • 5The best kayaking

    Such an excellent experience. The best guides and so much wildlife. Couldn’t recommend it more. Special thanks to our guide Kinsey.

    davidmL8420IHvia Tripadvisor

  • 5Great experience

    Kinsey was very knowledgeable and helpful. It was a fantastic experience

    Inspiration186169via Tripadvisor

  • 5So beautiful

    We had a great time with Caulin as our guide. He was helpful and patient with our lack of kayaking skills. He was very informative about the area and wildlife. The sunset was absolutely stunning. The only negative was locating were to meet, but it was quickly solved with a return phone call. Would definitely do again.

    AndreaH_Hvia Viator

Know before you go

Meeting point
This tour is out of the Captain Scott Moore Boat Ramp at 1507 Gulf Dr S Bradenton Beach, FL 34217. There is additional parking across the street in the Coquina Beach NORTH Entrance.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 20 travellers
Operated by
Florida Blue Adventures
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travelers should bring their own water and snacks

How it compares in Sarasota

  • Its from-price is 50% below the median of the 190 experiences we list in Sarasota.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 7 of 190.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Sarasota

Sarasota is a Gulf Coast city in Florida with white quartz beaches, the Ringling estate, mid-century architecture and barrier islands.

Sarasota sits on Sarasota Bay on Florida's Gulf Coast, sheltered by a chain of barrier islands. John Ringling, of the circus family, made it his home and the winter base for his circus in the 1920s. His Venetian-style mansion, Ca' d'Zan, and an art museum stand beside the bay, with a circus museum on the grounds. Downtown has theatres, galleries and a Saturday farmers' market.

Top-ranked sights in Sarasota: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, The Ringling.

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