Get Up and Go Kayaking invites guests to experience Weeki Wachee’s spring-fed river and estuary from the unmatched perspective of a 100% clear kayak. Led by knowledgeable, manatee-conscious guides, these small-group ecotours revea...
This kayaking operation clearly knows how to deliver a memorable experience on the water. Multiple guides get glowing shoutouts by name – Raven, Gary, Val, Brittany, and Breanna all earn praise for being knowledgeable, patient, and personable. The clear kayaks with LED lights (especially on sunset tours) add a special touch that reviewers love. Comfortable kayaks make the trip accessible even for nervous paddlers, and the guides do an impressive job spotting wildlife and sharing educational tidbits about the local ecosystem. Manatee sightings are a definite highlight when they happen, with many groups spotting multiple manatees, including adorable babies. Even outside peak manatee season, encounters are common. That said, wildlife is never guaranteed, and several groups had wonderful tours without seeing manatees but still enjoyed spotting eagles, herons, turtles, and other creatures. The guides seem skilled at making every trip engaging regardless of what nature decides to show up. The overall vibe is relaxing and family-friendly, with consistent enthusiasm about the personalized attention and educational value these tours provide.
Very good experience with tour guide Gary, he is friend and knowledgeable, sharing a lot of interest details and facts about wild animal. The best thing is we actually see a manatee!!!
Yudong Wang
September 2, 2026
Very good experience with tour guide Gary, he is friend and knowledgeable, sharing a lot of interest details and facts about wild animal. The best thing is we actually see a manatee!!!
Yudong Wang
September 2, 2026