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November 2023 by Heidi Milliner
Manatee Paddle was very helpful in helping us navigate and find the manatees! They were very responsive and making our reservation was very easy with online booking. Highly recommend!
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September 2023 by Ralph Rodriguez-Caraballo
Pretty cool experience! Got to see some manatees along the smaller channels! Elijah kept the communication channel open via texts, keeping us informed before arrival and where to go along our trip. Locally owned businesses like Manatee Paddle need our support. Good work guys!
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August 2023 by Philip Goggin
What a wonderful experience! Our host was very kind and helpful. He explained everything very well, was fun and friendly to our kids and really added to the experience.The community around the area was really nice and the people we met were super friendly. This was a great time and I would highly recommend.My advice would be to do at least 3 hours to give you plenty of time to explore.
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August 2023 by David Roskoph
in a sea of overpriced, over-hyped tourist attractions (traps), Manitee Paddle was a refreshing, home-town experience. After telling me about his competitors, Elijah helped our family have a wonderful paddling afternoon. Although the Crystal River is very saturated, he guided us to many lovely destinations on our kayaking adventure. We were lucky enough to spend time with a gentle giant in our very fairly priced 3 hour trip. I am a fussy, exceptionally well-traveled and cost conscious customer and was delighted to find Manatee Paddle.
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July 2023 by sunnyd479
Manatee Paddle was super responsive and attentive during our paddle experience! The kayaks were clean and in really great shape. Easy on/off loading. Kings Bay was great. We saw manatee, even this late in the year. Were able to swim and cool off at different points along the way. We highly recommend!
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July 2023 by Leigh Booker
We had a wonderful experience with manatee paddle! The staff was friendly and informative. The online reservation and check-in process was easy. We will definitely be back!
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June 2023 by labelloyalintampa
Great service kayaks were in good condition. We also ended yo having one less person attend in our party & they we’re understanding and refunded.
This is the second time we’ve used them & definitely will return.
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June 2023 by Jake Bell
Great day out on the water. 3 hour kayak rentals is plenty of time to see everything and wear yourself out. Great equipment, in good condition.
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June 2023 by Stacey B.
We rented from Elijah at Manatee Paddle, he was so awesome to work with. Price was very reasonable and Elijah's recommendations were great highly recommended using this shop for your paddle rental!!!
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May 2023 by Twin Peaks
Really friendly and easy to deal with. Would recommend if you’re in Orlando and want to see some manatees and other wildlife ?
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April 2023 by Lurisa Waldron
We went on a Paddle Day with Manatee Paddle 4/5/2023 and had an Awesome Adventure. We saw at least 12 to 14 Manatee and even had a Close Encounter when a female swam right next to our kayak and a male tried to mate her and almost turned our kayak over. We just sat real still till they moved on. Wow, what a treat. The water is so clear, and you can see the Manatee swim all around. We saw one Mom feeding her baby. That was so cool. I would definitely rent from Manatee Paddle again. Nice people and so helpful, getting you in and out of the kayak. It was a wonderful day!
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April 2023 by Virgil_McCain
Really great 2 hour kayak trip. Nice and easy to get o the water and good helpful service. Saw a manatee too. Very comfortable kayak.
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April 2023 by ChitownVa
Manatee Paddle was a great experience. Instructions were clear and map was great. Even though it was off season for Manatees we did see about 7 including mama and baby. One manatee came up and put their nose on the paddle board. Would definitely recommend this company. Next time we will try the kayak!!
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March 2023 by Nathan P.
Great time with the family, saw lots of manatees in late March. Easy launch, not a lot of motorized traffic
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March 2023 by Mark Connolly
This was a good experience. Booked ahead of time online. On arrival it's a small building where you meet staff and book in. The staff were friendly. It's approx 0.5m from the car park once booked in which you can drive or walk too at the docks.You will need to pay via the app for parking $5.Staff will meet you there. Set you up. The equipment was good quality. Snorkel provided in addition.Take a dry bag or waterproof phone case.In total allow 2hrs to paddle too the main areas although if you hang around the docks at the right time you will see a Manatee if you are lucky. For me it was a good experience. Prices reasonable. Options plenty.If it's hot take suntan lotion and a hat.Overall I would recommend it.
