15 Orlando Surf Trips Worth Booking

1.Clear Kayak or Paddleboard Manatee Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 344 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $80Our pick

Paddle the Fort King trail at Silver Springs State Park in a clear kayak or on a paddleboard with guides such as Stevie and Roger. Expect turquoise spring water, forest views, wildlife sightings, a small group of up to 30 people, and guide-taken photos. Bring sunscreen and prepare for steady paddling.

“It was such an amazing an experience ! We saw manatees and an alligator , it was very peaceful and Roger was a great guide”

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2.Sassy’s Silver Springs Kayak and Paddleboard Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75Top rated

Paddle a kayak or paddleboard along Silver River with guides such as Brad, Sassy, Maria, Carrie, or Pipi. The roughly 2.5-hour trip includes boats, paddles, life vests, dry bags, wildlife stories, and photos. Manatees, alligators, turtles, fish, and birds are possible sightings.

“We had the best time on our kayak tour of Silver Springs with Brad! His passion for manatees and the local wildlife is absolutely contagious — you can tell he truly loves what he does. Brad was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing so many interesting facts throughout the tour while keeping everything fun and relaxed. He went above and beyond to make sure everyone felt comfortable, and even took amazing photos and videos of us along the way so we could just enjoy the experience. His kindness and enthusiasm made the whole day unforgettable. This was honestly one of the best guided tours we’ve ever been on. We can’t recommend Brad highly…”

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3.Florida Bioluminescent Kayak & Paddle Board Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)

Choose a stable kayak or stand-up paddleboard and spend about 1 hour 45 minutes on the Indian River lagoon with guides such as Nate, Jeff, or Jess. Summer brings glowing dinoflagellates, while winter brings bioluminescent comb jellies, stars, and nocturnal wildlife.

“This was absolutely amazing! Our tour guide Jeff was awesome , super informative and such a pleasure to be around . If you love nature, this is definitely the place for you”

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4.LED Glow in the Dark Clear Kayak or Paddleboard in Paradise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75

Choose a single or tandem clear kayak or paddleboard for a two-hour evening outing on Lake Ivanhoe. Guides such as Mike, Savannah, Bryce, Rich, and Bob provide instruction, local stories, and photos, while LED lights add color to the water after sunset.

“Mike was laid back and so friendly!!! Enjoyed the history lesson about the area and enjoyed the sunset and peace of the water!!! Water was beautiful and clean. Wished the lights on the boat were brighter and the daughter thought the life jackets needed a good rinse. Otherwise, it was worth it!!”

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5.2-Hour Clear Kayak and Paddleboard(SUP) Rental in Orlando

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $45

Paddle Lake Ivanhoe from 1600 N Orange Ave with a clear kayak or SUP for up to two hours. You’ll receive a safety lesson, paddle, vest, leash, dry bag, and water bottle. Bryce, Savannah, Rich, or TJ may help you get set up, and the route links three lakes near downtown Orlando.

“Easy kayaking through 3 lakes. Not quite the same as a nice quite lake (with the highway running through) but enjoyable all the same. Felt like a good price for the length of time (though we didn’t use the full 4 hours since it only took 40 min to leisurely paddle to the furthest lake). Staff were kind and helpful!”

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6.Silver Springs Jungle Kayaking and Paddleboarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $40Best value

Paddle at your own pace through Silver Springs State Park, using a kayak or paddleboard, digital route map, safety gear, and optional dry bag. Expect clear water, cypress shade, manatees, turtles, birds, otters, alligators, and perhaps wild monkeys. Staff including Frank, Kenna, and Kevin have helped guests with timing and directions.

“Had a great day. Beautiful scenery and very helpful staff. I would recommend the Viator group to anyone.”

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7.Urban Clear Kayak or Paddleboard in Paradise: Morning/Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Spend about two hours on spring-fed Lake Ivanhoe with a beginner-friendly guide. Choose a clear paddleboard, kayak, or two-person vessel, learn the basics, see Orlando and Ivanhoe Village from the water, and receive photos from your guide after the outing.

“We were first time paddle boarders are we had a great time! Instruction was great! They made us feel very confident! The location was amazing! Equipment was great and they even had water proof bags for our phones so we could take them out with us in order to take pics!! We will be doing this again!! Loved this experience!!”

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8.Scenic Half-Day Kayak or Paddleboard Rental – Dora Canal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $55

Launch from downtown Tavares with a single or tandem kayak or paddleboard, then follow the Dora Canal toward Lake Dora at your own pace. Adventure Outdoor Paddle provides safety gear, basic instruction, a map, and route tips. Katrina may be your friendly point of contact.

“Nice canal paddle go early in morning yo avoid boat traffic on canal.Beautiful cypress and birds along the way.Staff great at paddle kiosk very helpful. Throughly enjoyed the half day trip.”

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9.Sunset Clear Kayak or Paddleboard in Orlando

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Spend about two hours on spring-fed Lake Ivanhoe, one mile from downtown Orlando. Choose a paddleboard, clear board, clear single kayak, or clear tandem kayak. Guides such as Rick and Sunny help beginners, families, and dogs enjoy a calm sunset outing.

“Kayak was good comfortable..we are doing it for first time and guides - Rick & Sunny help alot they are very friendly and Helpful It was bedt experience..”

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10.Orlando: Clear Kayak and Paddleboard 2-Hour Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 26 reviews · 2 hours · from $45

Meet Epic Paddle Adventures at Lake Ivanhoe, choose a clear single or two-person kayak or paddleboard, and set off for two self-guided hours across three connected lakes. You’ll get a short lesson, safety gear, and a dry bag before enjoying city views, wildlife, and a route that is hard to lose.

“We were not sure about this activity, but it was fantastic, 3 lakes to sail round all 7 of us really enjoyed it and to get a photo album at the end was the icing on the cake”

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11.Paddle with Pups in Paradise – Paddleboard or Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Meet Epic Paddle Adventures on Lake Ivanhoe, north of downtown Orlando, for a two-hour beginner lesson and paddle with your dog. Choose a paddleboard or clear kayak, use included gear, and learn from guides such as Mike, Rich, Lindsey, TJ, Jen, Richard, or Aaron. Dog life vests are available.

“Lindsey & Mike were great! Very accommodating to our needs with an elderly mother and special needs child. Totally recommend this place!!!”

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12.Waterski Wakeboard and Tubing Charter from Lake Buena Vista Area

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Book a private one-hour charter on spring-fed Lake Bryan for up to eight people. A captain-instructor provides the boat, fuel, life vests, and gear for tubing, skiing, wakeboarding, kneeboarding, or requested wake surfing.

“An hour seemed like a long time! It was super fun and the boat driver took the kids as fast as they wanted to go. We had a great time and will definitely be back!”

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13.Orlando: LED Night Glow Clear Kayak or Paddleboard Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 15 reviews · 2 hours · from $75

Meet your English-speaking Epic Paddle Adventures guide at Lake Ivanhoe, near downtown Orlando. Choose a clear kayak or LED paddleboard, set your light color, and glide across calm, spring-fed water for two hours. Guides such as Bryce, Savannah, and Mike have helped first-time paddlers enjoy the outing.

“Bryce and Savannah were friendly and helpful guides. Fun adventure!”

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14.Date Night LED Glow Clear Kayak or Paddleboard & Champagne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $80

Choose a glowing clear kayak or paddleboard for a two-hour evening on Orlando’s spring-fed lakes. Guides such as Bryce, Mike, Anna, Bob, and Pam help first-timers, serve sparkling wine, and take photos. Pick a sunset session or paddle beneath the stars.

“We really enjoyed our date night kayak tour with Mike. He was really funny and told us facts about the lake. He poured our champagne which was delicious and turned the LED lights on when it got dark so we saw cool plants under the water. It was really peaceful but fun going against the wind and would love to go on one of his other tours!”

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15.Winter Park Paddle Board Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $59

Paddle the Winter Park Chain of Lakes from Kraft Azalea Garden with guides such as Rachelle and Celia. Choose a daytime or sunset outing, watch for birds, turtles, otters, and alligators, and use a paddleboard, kayak-style seating, or dry bag as you explore.

“Amazing day! Great way to end our trip - Celia was amazing. Highly recommend to anyone who enjoys the water and nature.”

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