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Escape the beach crowds for a 5–6 hour guided paddle to Cypress Springs on Holmes Creek. Kayak, canoe or SUP, snorkel with clear visibility and try an underwater scooter while guides handle logistics and equipment.
Escape the beach crowds for a 5–6 hour guided paddle to Cypress Springs on Holmes Creek. Kayak, canoe or SUP, snorkel with clear visibility and try an underwater scooter while guides handle logistics and equipment.
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Operated by Coldwater Excursions · Panama City Beach, Florida
A steady breeze off the Gulf clears the air as the group assembles in the Publix parking lot and loads kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddleboards for a river run. Holmes Creek narrows and then opens into a bright, cold pool where Cypress Spring pours from limestone—water a constant 70°F with visibility often exceeding 100 feet. Guides leash gear to trunks and hand out snorkel masks; you can almost hear the spring pushing the surface into motion.
moderate.
5–6 hours.
Suitable for people with steady cardiovascular fitness and basic paddling ability; families can participate if children are paired with an adult for upriver sections.
Tours last about 5–6 hours; typical departure times are 8:00 AM (longer) and 11:15 AM (shorter). Meet at the Publix shopping center parking lot—check confirmation for exact location.
The trip is listed as suitable for all fitness levels, but children under 10 should be paired with an adult for upriver paddling; those with serious back or heart conditions are advised not to participate.
Guides provide kayaks, canoes, SUPs, snorkel gear and an underwater scooter; GoPro mounts are available so you can document the underwater views.
Full refunds are available if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure; tours may be canceled for bad weather or if minimums aren’t met.
Cypress Springs sits atop karst limestone that sustained indigenous communities and later settlers; the springs are part of a coastal watershed that feeds into St. Andrews Bay.
The springs are vulnerable to nutrient runoff and human impact—use reef-safe products, stay on designated access points and pack out all waste to protect water clarity.
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