ORLANDO
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“Great adventure and tour guide! Very beautiful and recommend enjoying time in the Spring water. Great!”
Paddle a glass-bottom kayak on Rainbow Springs with a small guide-led group. See fish, turtles, otters, and more in clear water.
“The beauty of the real springs environment and all the hidden treasures to discover! I wouldn’t miss this opportunity to see these beautiful sights!”
Glass-bottom kayaking at Silver Springs with a small group and guided paddle training. Wildlife spotting on clear water. Park fees extra.
“Flight was delayed, showed up too late for the tour. Tried to call the number multiple times, no answer and no one called me back. Once I arrived, I found out the tour group left me and my ticket was non refundable. Wasted $80. Laughable organization. Do not book with them.”
2-hour clear kayak in Silver Springs for $80. See manatees, turtles, and wild monkeys with a guide.
“Steve and the team is great. We get close to nature and see many wildlife. We see other groups that are 8 boats per guide but we are 3 per guide, which is a great plus”
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.
“Get up and go kayaking bioluminescence tour was one of the best experiences we’ve ever had. It was a beautiful star filled surreal magical night. Celeste, our guide was the best guide. She was incredibly knowledgeable, informative, professional and most of all her genuine enthusiasm was contagious. We loved and will cherish our experience and…”
Kayak the spring-fed Silver River on a clear kayak. Spot manatees and monkeys with a small-group guide in about 2 hours.
“10/10 Highly Recommended!! The water is so clear!! Even in over 30 feet of water you can see the bottom of the spring. We saw lots of manatees, gators, some sea lions, turtles, fish, turkey and other birds. Even if we didn’t get to see the manatees, the tour was beautiful. Aly was our guide…”
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.
“Cameron was a great tour guide. The 8am tour had the best weather. He was so knowledgeable and kind.”
Sunset clear-kayak tour through Winter Park’s Chain of Lakes and canals, small group wildlife views, $80 per person.
“Great escape during a work trip. We really enjoyed our guide Kally. Fun way to see some beautiful sites.”
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.
“Great guides and an excellent experience! We saw an abundance of wildlife. A perfect place to see manatee and alligators.”
Glide across Lake Ivanhoe at night in a clear LED kayak or paddleboard, with a dry bag and guide-led calm for beginners.
“Super awesome tour guide really nice and funny and gave us a whole history lesson of the lake we kayaked”
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