Get Up and Go Kayaking – Weeki Wachee invites you to slip into Florida’s crystal-clear waters in a fully transparent kayak, turning the river into your glass-bottom playground. Led by certified Guardian Guides passionate about man...
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.
We had such an amazing experience with Raven! We saw Manatees, Dolphins, Turtles, Bald Eagles and lots of beautiful homes and spots on the river. Definitely would recommend this tour! Raven was a wonderful guide, very attentive, thoughtful, and happy to give local recommendations. We just moved to Florida so it was perfect!
Megan Peterson
April 4, 2026
We had such an amazing experience with Raven! We saw Manatees, Dolphins, Turtles, Bald Eagles and lots of beautiful homes and spots on the river. Definitely would recommend this tour! Raven was a wonderful guide, very attentive, thoughtful, and happy to give local recommendations. We just moved to Florida so it was perfect!
Megan Peterson
April 4, 2026