Lovely morning on the water with dolphins!
We went out for an hour and a half with Greg and had a wonderful time. We had several sightings of dolphins and on our beach walk found a horseshoe crab. Of course numerous birds, especially pelicans which were breathtaking. Highly recommend.
Kayaking Silver Springs with Justin
My husband, daughter, and I recently went on a guided tour with Justin. I was very impressed by his incredible knowledge and compassion for the management of Florida’s ecosystems, wildlife, and environment. He was professional, funny, and truly made the experience an amazing one! We will definitely be back!!
Wonderful! So happy you enjoyed it! Thank you for the review! Come back when you can!
Rach and Ben2025.08.05
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What a fantastic experience!
What a fantastic experience. Justin was superb and so knowledgeable about the area, which meant that we were able to see manatees, monkeys, alligators, and much more wildlife! Everything was explained really clearly, and Justin made sure we all got the pictures and videos he had taken of us during the trip. Would highly recommend walking around the board walk to get another chance of encountering the monkeys. The food in the cafe was delicious and needed after the kayaking.
Fantastic! Thank you for the great review! Silver Springs is a FL wildlife paradise, and Justin is the best!
C.H.2025.08.04
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What is not to love about it…
Making online reservations and signing waivers helps streamline the process, making it smoother and quicker. The facility is well-staffed, with friendly and helpful assistance. It wasn’t overly crowded, which made for a relaxing adventure. You can kayak at your own pace while enjoying the beauty of nature. The park and its amenities are well maintained. Definitely worth the three-and-a-half-hour drive.
So glad you enjoyed it! It is worth the drive! An excellent day trip for the family. See the real Florida. Thank you for the 5 star review!
Francesca M2025.08.02
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Fantastic kayak adventure!
We absolutely loved this guided kayak tour down the silver springs river. It was a much more authentic, peaceful way to get close to nature, without being too intrusive. Due to Chris’s expert knowledge, humour and captivating passion for the water and the abundance of life it provides, we definitely felt like we got the very best out of our time there. We managed to see six gators, close up, several turtles, so many amazing birds, fish, trees, plant life and even families of monkeys.Chris took great pictures of our experience that he air dropped for us back at base and gave us much more time than we thought we would get, covering a good stretch of water, ensuring we got a chance to see everything we could. It’s a memorable, must do! Thank you Tennessee Chris, you’re a superstar!
We all want to thank you for coming, we are grateful for the wonderful review! We are so glad you enjoyed it. Silver is a natural treasure, and Chris is one of the best! ,
Philip Corbett2025.08.02
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Relaxing kayak through silver springs
Really good guide in Chris who took us around the area. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. We saw birdlife, alligators, turtles and monkeys! One bit of advice (not a criticism) the clear bottom canoes immediately get covered in condensation so you can’t see through them! Standing on a paddle board is probably the best way (if you have the balance) to see the wildlife.
Thank you for the great review, and taking our tour. Unfortunately with this super hot heat, the kayaks are hot and when they touch that cold water it makes condensation. It should however burn off once the kayak cools off. Paddle boards are excellent to take the tour! Thank you so much!
FranInKC2025.08.01
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Manatee ahead!
Justin was great! And we did indeed see manatee. Our guide provided photos and a wealth of knowledge. Beautiful day for a beautiful ride.
Thank you for taking the time to review us! So glad you saw the manatees. Justin is great!
Vanessa M2025.08.01
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Kayak silver springs with family
We had a wonderful time. Got to see manatees which really enhanced the tour. Our guide, Chris was very knowledgeable and gracious.
Thank you for the wonderful review! The manatees are so exciting, we never get tired of watching them. Chris is great and loves what he does . 😎
Mandy P2025.07.30
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Saw manatee in the first 5 minutes, several gators and hundreds of turtles and fish!
Saw everything but monkeys! Loved it. Water was awesome and great guide!! Overall one of the highlights of our trip. Highly recommend!
Yes, you just never know about those wild crazy monkeys. So glad you guys enjoyed it. Thanks for the great review!
Ash n Di plus kids2025.07.28
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Great experience with Chris from Kayaking Florida
Chris from Kayaking Florida gave a great 2 hour tour. Really knowledgeable and cares about the environment he was showing us. Would highly recommend. Also took some awesome photos and videos he shared with us after the tour.
Thank you for the review! Chris, as alll of us here at Kayaking Florida care deeply about our Fl environment. We see it slowly disappearing each day. We fear one day, we will look around at all the concrete, and ask, we’re did all the animals go? So glad you enjoyed the tour! 😎
Alison M2025.07.28
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Family fun!
So much fun! Beautiful! We saw so many animals, manatees, alligators, monkeys, turtles, birds and fish. Tour guide was great!
Wow! You saw it all. All these animals are wild, and it’s wonderful when you get to see them all! Thanks so much for coming, and the wonderful review.
Sally F2025.07.26
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Loved the experience!
The Silver River is clear and beautiful, teaming with wildlife. We had a lovely and relaxing morning kayaking. The owners were kind and very experienced.
We thank you for the beautiful words! We are glad you had a relaxing time. Mornings are always best on the river.
g h2025.07.26
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A GREAT KAYAKING TOUR!!
Absolutely the best tour. It was our 1st kayaking adventure and Chris was our tour guide. He helped us get started and kept checking to make sure we were doing ok. Gave us great history of the area and information on conservation efforts. Chris is awesome and we plan to go again in April and hope to have Chris again as our guide.
Thank you for the wonderful review! Chris is the best. He loves what he does and it shows. Look forward to seeing you in April!
Madelaine R2025.07.26
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Great few hours kayaking tour!
We went on a kayaking tour with Ashley today and had a great time. We saw manatees, turtles, alligators, blue fish and monkeys to name a few. Ashley was an informative and reassuring tour guide. I’m glad we had a guide as we would have missed out on noticing many things if we hadn’t.There’s a lovely cafe just off the carpark for a cold ice cream afterwards.A little tip, it was very hot, take water bottles to keep hydrated.
Fantastic! We are so happy you saw all the wildlife! We receive bad reviews from people renting kayaks complaining that they saw nothing. These animals are wild, and going on a guided tour, you have a lot better chance of seeing them. The animals are at the spring year round. They are not fenced in however. They can be anywhere. Thank you for coming, and Ashley is a wonderful guide!
Melodie Pond2025.07.25
We had a great time with our tour guide Gary. He was very knowledgeable in native species of waterlife, bird life, and history too. Saw quite a few dolphins and had a great time as a family. I would highly recommend for a morning on the water.
What a great way to see beautiful St. Augustine and get close to nature. Our guides were incredibly nice and knowledgeable of the local birds and sea life. It was my first time kayaking and they made you feel safe the entire time. I will definitely be back with future visitors to our home here in St. Augustine!
Great way to experience St. Augustine
Awesome time! I had never kayaked before but guides made you feel safe at all times. Their knowledge of the town, birds and sea life was exceptional. It was an excellent way to see lovely St. Augustine!
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