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Orlando’s best days out.
The 15 most popular clear kayak & glass bottom tours around Orlando, from the theme-park gates out to the spring runs and the Space Coast. Prices, run times and who to book each one with.
Clear-bottom kayak through Rock Springs Emerald Cut near Orlando with a small-group guide, wildlife spotting, and spring-water swim.
Most Popular“The tour in this beautiful nature was amazing. Thanks to our guide Jakob for the entertaining tour!!”
Paddle a glass-bottom kayak on Rainbow Springs with a small guide-led group. See fish, turtles, otters, and more in clear water.
“Wonderful experience. We were all newbies to kayaking and our guide Andres was very helpful and knowledgeable about everything. It was one of the most relaxing days I’ve had in a long time. Everything was beautiful!”
Glass-bottom kayaking at Silver Springs with a small group and guided paddle training. Wildlife spotting on clear water. Park fees extra.
“Google maps puts you past the entrance you should take. The park needs to let you put up a business name sign. Very confusing with the amount of rental companies out there. Josh the guide was excellent, if you get him you're lucky. Very informative about the water and full of information. I don’t know…”
2-hour clear kayak in Silver Springs for $80. See manatees, turtles, and wild monkeys with a guide.
“Steve was great . We got to see lots of wildlife not just manatees . Would highly recommend the glass bottom kayaking”
Paddle Silver Springs State Park on a clear kayak or paddleboard for possible manatees, turtles, and monkeys, plus guide photos and dry comfort.
“We had a great time with Rodger and Ben on this kayaking adventure. We saw lots of alligators, manatee, and learned some local history. Highly recommend!!👍👍”
Bioluminescent clear kayaking at Merritt Island in 100% clear kayaks. Spot glowing life below. Small group, about 90 minutes.
“Thanks to our guide, Celeste, this was a magical night. She is so knowledgeable and that just added to the wonder of gliding across dark water sparkling with tiny bioluminescent creatures. She clearly loves the natural world and lives in it with curiosity and attention. She was so warm and friendly as well. I can't…”
Kayak the spring-fed Silver River on a clear kayak. Spot manatees and monkeys with a small-group guide in about 2 hours.
“It is an easy float and easy to paddle. Aly helped my wife get in and out of the canoe who is physically challenged at times”
Paddleboard or kayak down Silver Springs on clear waters. Wildlife spotting, included gear, and expert guides for an easy 2.5-hour outing.
“Great experience. Calm and beautiful... nature at its best... great tour guide Brad.. so cool to have manatees all around you. See aligators, turtles...ect... i was hoping for monkeys but none in sight this time...”
Paddle through the Winter Park Chain of Lakes in a clear kayak on a small guided outing with Venetian-style canals, homes, and wildlife.
“Great tour guide, beautiful setting”
Sunset clear-kayak tour through Winter Park’s Chain of Lakes and canals, small group wildlife views, $80 per person.
“Great experience, loved the tour. If you’re into learning about a little bit of history/house prices and just seeing a nice sight, you’ll like this tour. The guide was awesome. Was a little bit longer than two hours but that’s because we weren’t the strongest paddling group. If you are not used to kayaking lots,…”
Kayak or SUP Cocoa Beach for 2 hours, spotting manatees and dolphins in the Banana River, with wildlife lessons and lifejackets included.
“Route guide have us a lot of info on the natural habitat and wildlife. Jack was great with the kids.”
Paddle an Orlando-area bioluminescent kayak or SUP on the Indian River Lagoon. Small-group night glow, bug spray, and included photos.
“I didn't know what I was expecting to see at first but once I saw the bioluminescent jellyfish it was worth it they were mesmerizing to look at super cool creatures”
Two-hour night kayak near Cocoa Beach. See bioluminescent blue life in clear kayaks, plus wildlife and stars with small groups.
“Very expensive, wet life preservers, no bathrooms, basically just kayaking in the dark, way overpriced activity for not seeing much of anything.”
Glass-bottom kayak tour at Silver Springs State Park: 2+ hours of wildlife and clear-water views with gear included for $39.50 + $6.
“Our guide was fantastic! Ilissa was very knowledgeable and personable. You will learn about the animals, spring formation, history and even some movie facts about the springs. There were plenty of animals to view. We would do this tour again!”
Glide across Lake Ivanhoe at night in a clear LED kayak or paddleboard, with a dry bag and guide-led calm for beginners.
“Wow! What can I say. Mr. Mike was a phenomenal guide and an even better conversationalist. He made this experience worth it with an arsenal of “bad jokes”. Time flew as we took in the scenery while indulging in edifying information. This was an amazing experience.”
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