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Float the crystal-clear Silver River with experienced guides who point out manatees, turtles, and local history while you paddle. This 2–2.5 hour guided kayak or SUP tour is accessible to beginners and includes all gear.
Float the crystal-clear Silver River with experienced guides who point out manatees, turtles, and local history while you paddle. This 2–2.5 hour guided kayak or SUP tour is accessible to beginners and includes all gear.
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Operated by Sassy’s Sliver Springs Kayak and Paddleboard Tours · Silver Springs, Florida
A flat, glassy ribbon of water threads out from a spring vent as the boat launch loosens the day. Guides from Sassy’s stake out the grass behind Silver Springs State Park, hand you a life vest and a kayak paddle, and point upriver where submerged vents throw columns of clear, cold water to the surface. Light filters through cypress branches; turtles sun themselves on submerged logs and manatees often glide in the deeper basins, curious and slow.
easy.
2–2.5 hours.
Suitable for most people in light to moderate shape; able to sit and paddle for the trip’s length.
No — guides provide basic instruction and handle logistics; beginners are welcome but should be able to sit and paddle for the tour duration.
Manatees are commonly seen, especially in cooler months when they seek warmer spring water, but sightings are not guaranteed and depend on wildlife behavior.
Wear quick-dry clothing, water shoes, a hat, and biodegradable sunscreen; bring water, a small camera, and any personal medications.
Meet at the kayak staging area in the back of Silver Springs State Park parking lot near the restrooms and the Paddle Adventures sign — do not enter through the main park entrance to find the group efficiently.
Silver Springs became a tourism hub in the late 1800s; glass-bottom boats and early film crews helped popularize the river as a recreational destination.
The springs rely on groundwater quality and flow; use biodegradable sunscreen, avoid disturbing vegetation, and follow Leave No Trace principles to minimize impact.
Sassy’s Sliver Springs Kayak and Paddleboard Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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