Beginner Paddleboard Tour on the Wekiva River
Find your footing on the water with a guide who specializes in first-timers
Duration
2.5 hrs
Includes
Gear, instruction, admission
Highlights
Ease into paddleboarding on a relaxed, guided outing designed for your first time on the water. Learn with Ned, a River Ambassador who has led tours on Central Florida rivers for over 16 years, and explore at a comfortable pace.
- Paddle 2.8 miles roundtrip along the Wekiva River to Wekiva Springs
- Practice the basics with a land-based lesson before launching
- Take an optional swim break in the clear spring water
What's Included
- Wekiva Island admission and launch fees
- Paddleboard or kayak, except with the bring-your-own-board option
- Life jacket and paddle
- Hands-on tips and support on the water
Important details
- Swimming ability is required for all participants
- Ages 13+ may paddle solo. Children under 13 may ride with a parent on a paddleboard or in a tandem kayak
- Weight limits: 250 lbs solo; 280 lbs combined for an adult and child
- Bring your own board for the bring-your-own-board option
- Arrive at least 10 minutes before the tour starts
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.
Product ID: 7HPXZ5
FAQs
Children under 13 ride free with a parent on a paddleboard or in a tandem kayak.
Bring a water bottle, towel, dry clothes, water shoes or sandals, sunscreen, bug spray, and a hat or sunglasses with a strap. For the optional swim break, bring your own mask if you'd like to explore underwater; no fins or snorkel are needed.
Meeting details
Wekiva Island, 1014 Miami Springs Drive, Longwood, FL 32779
Related locations
Wekiva Island
Admission includedTucked along the banks of the Wekiva River in Longwood, Florida, Wekiva Island offers a rare escape into old-Florida calm just minutes from the suburbs. Towering cypress trees shade the waterfront, and the spring-fed current runs cool and clear year-round. Wekiva Island draws visitors who want to slow down, float the river, or simply sit on the dock with a cold drink. It is the kind of place that feels unhurried, where the sound of the water does most of the talking.
