An excellent adventure day on the water…read more We rented 3 Sea-Doos for a 1-hour guided tour so that I could take my dad and aunt out to explore. Both are in their early to mid-70s. While my dad and I have a ton of water time, my aunt doesn't and was a little nervous. Adrian, our guide, did an outstanding job of meeting everyone in the group at their skill level. As I expected, my aunt grew more confident and did a great job keeping up with the group. We all had a great time. And felt the 1 hour was just the right amount of time in the seat for them. We were triple lucky in that, about 30 minutes after we wrapped it up and sat down for lunch, the sky opened up and poured down pelting rain. But we had shelter, food, and libations. One note: park in the parking lot, but instead of going to the restaurant, proceed to the west side of the structure to access the front door for RoseBay Watersports. 10/10 - Would recommend - enjoy it before some developer steals another iconic location.

**Ponce Inlet Lighthouse Sea-Doo Adventure - A Must-Do!**…read more Just got back from an unforgettable 2-hour jet ski tour with **Rose Bay Watersports**, and we had an *absolute blast*! Our guide, **Adrian**, was fantastic--super friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure we had the best experience possible. We explored the beautiful waters around Ponce Inlet, cruised by the iconic lighthouse, and even got to see *dolphins up close*! We had plenty of time to play around on the Sea-Doos and take in the scenery--it was the perfect mix of thrill and chill. If you're anywhere near the area and looking for something fun and memorable, don't think twice--**book your next adventure through Rose Bay Watersports**. Trust me, you won't regret it!

I've paddled the Emerald Cut a few times now. Initially I didn't like the idea of paying to launch…read moremy own paddleboard. However, it's only $10 now that I have my own life jacket (saving me additional cost of $5 to use one of theirs, as required). Well worth the low cost for some soul-enriching, communing with nature. I have never made a reservation. I normally arrive around 10:30, most recently on a Friday. Parked for free on Baptist Camp Rd. Just a bit of a walk from there with my inflated paddleboard, but I don't mind the extra exercise. You can unload your stuff closer, if preferable. There are port-a-potties available. You can count on there being a line in the check-in office. Various recreation supplies are available there for purchase. The process moves reasonably enough. A reservation will guarantee your entrance, however, and possibly aide quicker personal info collection. I always plan to do the Emerald Cut in roughly 3 hours round-trip, allowing myself several stops to enjoy the surroundings. You do run into (quite literally at times) novice paddlers along the way, which can be a bit tricky, yet not a real nuisance for me. In general, there's friendliness along the waterway. Slighty rowdy, party vibes in some spots, but also opportunities for solace and zen in various nooks. Encountering wildlife, fragrant elderberry, and other captivating flora along this stretch is always gratifying. It's a popular recreation destination for good reason.

Many tourists don't realize Florida is home to stunning crystal-clear spring rivers--perfect for…read moreswimming, kayaking, and tubing aka "hidden gems". My Hubby and I love kayaking, so we booked an excursion months in advance for Rock Springs through TripAdvisor. Our Tour Operator was Get Up And Go Kayaking located at Kings Landing in Apopka, FL. I LOVE saying Apopka ;) The good news: Apopka is a quick 1 hour drive from Orlando. Make sure you don't miss the turn to King's Landing, because the entrance is located on a narrow dirt road. You must drive past Kelly Park (which fills up fast). There is a Park Ranger located here who will guide you to King's Landing. As you get closer and if you see a parking spot, grab it! Check in is located in the Cabin like office where you will have to sign a waiver. If you do not want to take a clear bottom, guided Kayak tour, you can either rent or BYO Kayak versus taking a semi private, clear, guided kayak tour. NOTE: ONLY use their Sunscreen/lotion which is provided at no cost. It protects the wildlife and the Springs. We wanted the full experience as we have previously enjoyed renting clear Kayaks. Our guide for the morning was: Megan, who was fantastic! Full of energy, information and helpful tidbits about the Springs and its human and wildlife inhabitants. Our group was small and capped at 10. We paddled through both narrow and open stretches, and stopped to swim in the warm, crystal-clear water. One highlight was a banyan tree with an 8-foot natural "jump hole"--such a cool experience! It was a serene, memorable day, and fun fact: this is the very spring featured in the Visit Orlando commercials! Yeah, definitely take a day away from crowded Orlando to relax and enjoy Mother Nature! You will Thank Me ;)

Rented here and they were super helpful! Bikes were in great shape and the staff helped adjust them…read moreto my height without being asked. Walked out and pointed the way to the beach, giving some cautionary input about getting down to the beach. Soon found out it was GREAT input! Once on the beach, smooth sailing! Great ride and since the bikes have carbon fiber belts, nice smooth quiet rides, no chain chatter while you are pedaling! Great staff and a great experience!

I made reservations for my husband and granddaughters during their Spring Break with us. This was…read moreour first experience using Blue Coast but it won't be our last. The staff was phenomenal showing so much flexibility when we weren't at all sure of our plans. They were helpful at every turn (no pun intended).

My husband and I recently booked the Manatees and Monkeys tour at Silver Springs State Park with…read moreEpic Paddle Adventures through Viator. Our guides were Stevie and Ben. The meet-up instructions weren't extremely clear, but I was able to use context clues, such as the clear kayaks and a small sign with the business name on the side of a plastic tote, to figure out which group we were with. The guides weren't dressed in any specific colors or anything. As far as I know, we were the first to check in, but somehow we were close to last when being set up in a kayak. We weren't told about or offered dry bags either. I saw others with them, asked, and had to run back and grab a couple while we were lined up to launch. Another group asked us to grab some for them as well. Stevie provided us with a brief paddling tutorial prior to our departure being that we were the only ones in our group to have never been kayaking previously. Ben made sure our seats were set up properly and secured for the ride and assisted me with fashioning my life vest into a cushion for my bottom. After the tour, everyone was complaining about their bums hurting, but I was just fine! As paddling novices, we stayed at the rear of the pack for most of the tour and missed out on all of the informative bits and bites provided by Stevie, but the springs were relaxing, beautiful and teeming with wildlife! It would've been nice if we could've been positioned at the front of the group, being one of the first to launch since we did arrive first and we were beginners. Just a thought for future tours. The manatees were majestic! Go for the manatee. I was worried that we wouldn't see any, but that was no issue. The water is crystal clear and the manatee are present. They're calm and they come right alongside and beneath the kayaks. It was amazing. Our guides got us back to dock safe and sound and that's all I really cared about. Pictures were taken throughout and a QR code to view them was provided. Later that day, they weren't there, despite tours that happened after ours being online. During the tour, we were told that we didn't need to take pics because they'd take plenty. In fact, most of us had our things in dry bags for safety. We really wanted those pictures. I called the office and spoke to a woman who said she'd speak to whomever uploads them and if they weren't there by the end of the day to call her back. They were eventually uploaded and I was stoked to see the underwater video of the manatee! I'm happy I took pictures of my husband and I because those candid shots of us struggling to paddle are only suitable for comic relief purposes. Speaking of which, some of the guides' jokes and anecdotes weren't funny and were borderline offensive. I tried to let them roll off my back, but it is partially the reason for the lower rating.

I saw the picture that showed one of their other locations so I was disappointed with this paddling…read moretrip. It wasn't very epic and would hardly count as an adventure. The person who helped us was friendly and the prices were reasonable. We had a good time. The scenery was OK.

This was a lot of fun, and completely on a whim! We were visiting my daughter and new grandson and…read moredecided to stay at a nearby resort. Looking for some activities, this came up in our search, so we made an afternoon of it. First off, the captain and crew was comical and they made the experience that much more memorable. We seen turtles, dolphins, and a few manatees! On top of that, we debarked on a small island along our tour, got out, stretched the legs, and took in some amazing views. The Mangroves were a sight to be seen. I can just imagine all the sea creature they give habitat to. We also seen some amazing boats, as well as, some interesting... uh... placement of sailboats. Great history of the local storms and the havoc they wreaked! Thank you for the fun experience for the Familia!! As always, enjoy and Happy sailing!

Dolphin and manatee boat tour was good. So was parasailing. All of the tour guides were awesome and…read morefun! Cute little waiting spot on the river for sightseeing while u wait.

So much fun This is great for beginners as well as experienced individuals. I definitely will be…read moregoing again

From the owner: SUP386 is a full service stand-up paddleboard company operating in Volusia County, Florida offering…read morelessons, paddleboard rentals, guided tours, private parties and SUP Yoga. We pride ourselves on providing a fun and fitness oriented activity in a natural and serene setting.

Fair prices, good service. Been going there for years and always have a positive experience.read more

I bought a Suspenz Flat Rack from their ebay site which they stated was new. When it arrived, I was…read moreat work, and quickly took it out of the box, then gave positive feedback. However, when I took the bubble wrap off the middle covering the straps, half of the secure strap was missing, rendering it useless. I messaged the shop and then they "apologized" and pretended to look for it for two days, then zero communication. I asked if they would do a partial refund for new straps from Suspenz. This shop is run by people who don't care about customers or service. Plenty of similar shops in the Daytona area have much higher reviews. Go there. Here's the ebay listing: https://www.ebay.com/itm/406341130430

We had an amazing time on the ecotour with RiverWitch Kayaking. My family and I did the two-hour…read moremorning tour, and Ursula was fantastic. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the local ecosystem and all the plants, birds, fish, mammals, and everything that lives within it. She truly is a master naturalist, and her enthusiasm made the experience even more engaging. The boat launch was easy to find, and the kayaks were in excellent condition--clearly well maintained. They've really thought of everything to make the experience smooth and enjoyable. It was also an easy drive from the Mt. Dora area, and we're already looking forward to going back again!

RiverWitch Kayak Rentals is the best outfitter I've worked with in a long time. We are new to the…read moreSpace Coast, having traveled south for a quick vacation, so we just took a chance on RiverWitch. They got us on the water in a beautiful spot, with instructions on seeing incredible wildlife within minutes. We paddled for hours, eventually floating into a dolphin pod that played around our boat. We saw millions of birds in the mangroves, and enjoyed the serenity of the river adjacent to their shop. Apparently they will deliver, too, so there are many options. I can't say enough great things about the quality of the boats, the natural setting, and the people who work there. Anna from Connecticut

I called this shop on a Saturday morning to see if I could schedule a surf lesson, and they…read moreimmediately set me up with this awesome guy named Jessie who has over 15 years of experience as a pro. He taught me so many different techniques in the water that immediately helped me get more hangtime on the waves. Jessie is an awesome, awesome coach and an overall great guy. If you are learning to surf for the first time or just want to improve your skills, you need to ask for this man. Here's a pic of him on his board. We didn't quite get that far during the lesson but maybe next time!

We stopped in to look at used boards to upgrade mu kids boards. Chadwick was super friendly and…read moreexplained the different shapes and sizes. We decided on going back to rent boards for the day to try different boards. Thanks Chad

Amazing kayak tour with Todd. The beautiful springs were amazing. The wildlife was beautiful. Even…read morethough we didn't see everything this time we will be back for another tour. Very enjoyable, very professional and extremely knowledgeable. Todd thank you for keep me away from the gators.

Everything was so good! Spence was our guide at the Silver Springs location. He was knowledgeable…read moreabout all the local wildlife. He was professional and friendly with our group. We saw manatees, monkeys, alligators, lots of birds, butterflies,fish and tons of turtles. This activity would be good for pretty much anyone that is able to be moderately active. We are in our 50's and I wouldn't say in peak physical health. LoL but it was easy and relaxing while getting a great workout. Highly recommended