5 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 $45Best value

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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