We did the 10 p.m. bioluminescence clear kayak tour, and OMG... I loved it so much! The first time I ever saw bioluminescence was in Puerto Rico back in 2018, and it's still one of the most beautiful nighttime experiences I've ever had--right up there with seeing the Northern Lights. There's just something so magical about watching the water glow around you. We drove about 50 minutes from Orlando to Merritt Island for the tour, where we launched from the Indian River Lagoon, and it was absolutely worth it. This is one of those experiences that's really hit or miss, so keep in mind that the amount of bioluminescence you see isn't something the tour company can control. We got lucky because there was so much activity that night! We actually didn't kayak very far since the bioluminescence was so active right near the shoreline. We spent most of our time enjoying it from that area because there was no need to go much farther. Also, don't expect your phone camera to do it justice. It's incredibly hard to capture on camera, and it's so much more breathtaking in person. I highly recommend this experience to everyone, and I already can't wait to do it again! read more

I saw the picture that showed one of their other locations so I was disappointed with this paddling trip. 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. read more

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This tour was awesome! Im so grateful for Roger allowing us to hop on a later tour for kayaking since we were late to our original booking. He was so friendly and didnt even stress about us being late. I booked 2 kayaks but ended up sharing one with my partner so it was a better experience for me in the water. It was such a leisurely experience and even though it was cooler and we only saw one manatee it was still pretty neat. We did see otters teaching their babies how to swim, alligators & tons of birds. read more

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My husband and I recently booked the Manatees and Monkeys tour at Silver Springs State Park with Epic 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. read more

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If you're looking for a unique outdoor experience I highly recommend doing this. What to expect: We booked the Nighttime Paddle experience at 7:30, checked in at 7pm, they did the safety and what to expect briefing, We paddled out shortly after 8pm. We followed the guide Bryce and Savannah, after about 30mins we stopped and they took complimentary photos of everyone, I loved that there was no charge for the pictures, most of these adventures they charge for them. We paddled around on our own for most of the time, so don't worry about having to stay all together, they just don't want you to wonder off too far. At about 9:15 we started heading back. What I would suggest if you're going for the first time: Dress based on the weather not the fact that it's a water sport, I barely got wet, just drips from the paddle. it was a little chilly so I wish I wore a sweater or something a little warmer. Use the restroom just before leaving the dock. Bring snacks and soft drinks if you'd like, a couple had wine that was a good idea:) They'll provide a waterproof bag for your belongings. If you're together, it's best to go in a tandem rather than each going individually. Bring cash for tip at the end. Suggestions for Business operators: Bryce and Savannah were great!!! Keep them:) The battery packs kept dying, maybe upgrade those, it was annoying having to keep asking to get mine changed out, half of the experience I had no lights. Overall great experience and I would do it again. read more

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My friends and I visited on Feb 22nd and Ben was our amazing guide. He had a lot of interesting facts and information about the springs and all the animals we came across -- he also had great sense of humor! It was so cool gliding ontop of the crystal clear waters and watching the fishes and HUGE turtles swim beneath us. We were lucky enough to see a manatee and a bunch of Macaques (babies and adults!) that day too. So happy we all agreed on the 1:45 hr trip out to Silver Springs from Orlando, definitely worth the hype! read more

Brought a group of 4 people for paddle boarding and Mike was the highlight of our experience! Incredibly personable, funny, and did a great job making sure everyone was well prepared for our time out on the water. Highly recommend. read more

Jax was an amazing guide! Very knowledgable and very patient with our group ! Saw a ton of manatees! read more

Had a really great family adventure with an amazing guide, Stevie! He was so knowledgeable and helpful. The tour was so relaxing and we saw so many animals. Highly recommend!! read more

Great experience. If you take the kayak tour I. silver Spring State park it is 2 hours from Orlando. Absolutely beautiful tour on the Silver River. Tour guide was knowledgeable but a little out to lunch, but that might have been the numerous vape pens he was hitting. read more

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We did the night time bioluminescence kayak tour on Merritt Island. Our guides were the BEST! It's 2 hours of fun in warm glowing water. Tip for those with back surgeries and especially fusions: these are clear kayaks with soft seats, which was difficult for my husband to sit straight up in. The guides were fantastic in helping him though -- A lot of family fun and well worth the price! A+++ for our guides! read more

Ben was awesome! We loved our tour! Four star adventure. He was knowledgeable and interesting.

Great way to relax and have fun paddling to catch the sunset or see the full moon. Epic Paddle rents out kayaks and paddleboards or you can join their group paddles. They even have group tours out of Orlando to see the manatees or on certain times of the year for the bioluminescent tours. The Owners Jenny and Richard are the friendliest. They even accomodated me for a last minute night paddle with my coworker. They celebrate holidays by having themed group paddles, dressed in costumes. Highly recommend Epic Paddle Adventures for all levels of paddlers. This company located by Lake Ivanhoe has grown and will surely keep growing making each paddle memorable. After your paddle you'll most likely end up having a drink or meal with the Epic "tribe" at 1 of the establishments in the area. read more

Epic Paddle Adventures - Sunset at Lake Jennie Jewel...relaxing paddle with pretty lily pods - Paddleboarding Near Me - Orlando, Florida

My sister and I did a Silver Springs kayaking adventure with Epic, and it was EPIC! The transparent kayaks are fun to ride because you can see to the bottom of the river. You feel like you're swimming with the fishies. Brandon was the guide for my group and he was great. He knew all these facts about Silver Springs and its ecosystem. It was so fun seeing all the animals in their natural habitat: turtles, all types of birds, alligators (one was a mama protecting her eggs), and blue tilapia. If you're looking for a fun, safe, outdoor activity, I 100% recommend Epic! read more

Mike was so fun, helpful, and kind. We had such a great time on the lake. You're able to bring a small cooler, towels, honestly whatever you need with you. My favorite part is that you can go swimming without fear of being eaten by a gator. All in all it was a 10/10 and I would totally come again. read more

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My husband and I ALWAYS have a great time when we book with Epic! We've done the Silver Springs Tours, The Bioluminescence Tour, Lake Tours, etc. We've done all of the tours they offer and always enjoy our time. The guides are knowledgeable and kind, the owners are amazing people, and it just has that family feel. read more

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Attended the 10:30 bioluminescent kayak tour. Bryce was very informative and Savannah very friendly and helpful to all the guests. The Bio was amazing and being able to swim and paddle was a treat! Can't wait to go again! read more

These people are SCAMMERS and LIARS.The pictures posted by them are either edited or fake. I booked a tour with them at new moon night to see bioluminescence, callled thier office to confirm the bioluminescence but we didn't see any bioluminescence and when I called thier office they just straight lie and say that there was bioluminescence, like I'm blind or lying. I'm adding the photo to confirm the location, time and the fact that there was NO bioluminescence. So please stay away from them and book through some better and honest operators, then hopefully you won't return disappointed like us. read more

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Very untrained and unprofessional company. DO NOT bring children, elderly or inexperienced people on this tour. our tour started out fine, the bioluminescence was not as prominent as I would have hoped, but i understand that some things are out of our control. but on the way back from the island, our kayak filled with water and eventually sank in the middle of the channel, in the middle of the night. we remained calm and grabbed one of our tour guides, BOB. i understand accidents happen and knew that this was a risk i'd be taking, but i also thought that our guide would at least be capable of rescue procedure or that there would be a protocol in place for when these things happen. but that was not our experience. BOB panicked, didn't know what to do, and paddled helplessly into nothing while we waited for our other tour guide, LOGAN, to return. he also didn't seem to care about our safety, and was more concerned with the kayak over getting us back to shore. we must've been hanging on for at least 30 minutes until LOGAN got back to us and sprang into action, quickly flipping the kayak over and getting us onto his paddleboard. LOGAN eventually got us back to safety, with NO help from BOB who only got in the way, crossing paddles with LOGAN and paddling in the OPPOSITE DIRECTION from shore. BOB looks to be at least 50 years old, is easily tired, and seemingly has no experience in paddleboard/kayak rescue procedure. why on God's green earth would you trust him to take you a mile to the island and back across the river if he can't help you when an accident happens??? why is he even employed here??? i really want to drive home how amazing LOGAN was though. throughout the tour he was very knowledgeable about local wildlife and ensured everyone was involved in the tour. when it came to rescuing us, he was very lighthearted and kept us calm, but wasted no time in getting us back to shore and stressed the entire time how important our safety was to him. it is a shame that such a good tour guide was dragged down by such an unqualified counterpart. read more

I had wanted to rent out a kayak for the day to head to the springs and stumbled upon Epic Paddle Adventures, and it worked out well! The team was super friendly and they genuinely seemed interested in making sure you had a good outing with the kayak. They also made the pick up and drop off experience very easy too. I'll prob look to be back here again for the next full day kayak rental. Thanks again! read more

TJ told me to do a review on Google (which I will), but you know I had to come here first lol!! So a friend of ours that we are visiting our friend and her husband and she suggested this place to us. We were trying to beat the rain, so we came at 11 AM. I kind of suck at swimming, so I did have a life vest on. But it mostly didn't matter as the boat held up super sturdy. We did the kayaks instead of the paddle board itself. But TJ was awesome!! He was able to help guide us and provide assistance on how to do it right. We did get rained on but it wasn't bad. TJ is SO FUNNY LOL!! He's a blast to be around. Definitely check this place out!! Especially if you're a beginner or need a chill day to relax and row . read more

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I've interacted with this business a few times over the years. Successful first time, second time last year my friends were visiting from out of town and the weather was so bad that Epic had to cancel our group bioluminescent tour, but even despite something they couldn't control- we had adequate notice and they gave us options for reschedule or refund and we opted for refund due to travel constraints- was refunded no issue. This last time - Mike and his family had exceptional customer service and pointed out some ways we could navigate depending on experience. Thanks! read more

Epic paddle is conveniently located in north downtown on lake Ivanhoe and their team is wonderful! Super educated and patient with beginners. We enjoyed the experience and the downtown scenery. I paddled with my 10 year old on the front and it was a great, sturdy board. My husband and other daughter had kayaks. read more

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We had so much fun kayaking with our guides Roger and Lindsey. My mom is terrified of water and they helped us get her relaxed and in and out of kayak. It was a beautiful trip and they were very knowledgeable about the area. Silver Springs was gorgeous. read more

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Had a magical time with Epic touring Blue Springs and getting up close and personal with manatees! We were an adult family of 5 people with varying levels of paddling comfort and experience, including two non-swimmers. The guides Rich and Aaron made everyone feel super comfortable and were also really knowledgeable about manatees and the area. I learned a ton of fun facts about manatees- won't spoil them for you! Everyone in my group had a great time and found the whole experience really relaxing. Of course the best part were the gentle creatures coming right up to my board! This is a great tour for newbies to get hooked on paddling as the distance is short, pace is relaxed, and most of the time is spent watching for wildlife. Just want to add how amazing all the people at Epic are. Jenny spent an hour on the phone with me to give me the Central florida SUP lay of The land. I didnt end up bringing my board but def will next time so I can do more exploring. Angie was super accommodating for my rental paddle and even took a bunch of fab photos (like this one!). I had a great time paddling/exploring Lake Ivanhoe on my own with my #suppup read more

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I had such a great time doing the Blue Springs Manatee tour with Rich and Aaron! Highly recommend - this is great for folks of all skill levels and experience levels. I did the tour via a kayak. I kayak often at home and feel very comfortable in a kayak. The majority of the people on the tour did the stand up paddle boards. After watching the step by step instruction and lesson teaching everyone how to use their board and how to stand up, I was really impressed and kind of wished I had gone with the board route myself -- next time! Either way, regardless of vessel, this tour was awesome. Aaron and Rich were great guides. Both of them were very knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife. We saw gators, several various birds, and even a few MANATEES! It was the perfect amount of time spent on the water as well. Not a long paddle, but not a quick back and forth either. It was a good few hours and every minute was enjoyable. I will definitely be paddling again with Epic next time I am in central Florida. read more

Rented paddle boards in Downtown Orlando - beautiful lake & scenery, highly recommend! Super friendly & helpful, nothing was too much trouble - we'd love to do a manatee tour next time! Thank you! read more

My girlfriend and I were in town for a conference and decided to check out the springs for a shot at seeing a manatee. We were not disappointed! Although we came in late spring we happened across a mom and her calf meandering in the warm springs surrounded by fish and other wildlife. We had an amazing time with Aaron and epic paddling. If you're in town and want a completely different adventure call Aaron and the folks at epic paddling and you will have an amazing time. read more

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We had a nice time this afternoon, impromptu SUP at Ivanhoe launch! Easy to schedule, and friendly service from Bryce & Savanah! The board was nice too! Thx!Dana & Russ read more

This place was phenomenal. I simply wanted to rent a stand-up paddle board for a full day and take it to King's Landing to paddle board the Emerald Cut section of Rock Springs Run. Epic Paddle Adventures made that possible. There was an extremely helpful primary worker that scheduled my pick-up and then her and another worker both made the actual pick-up easy and smooth. Drop-off was also made easy. I highly recommend this place. read more

Full moon paddle boarding is my new favorite activity!!! We were absolutely delighted with our wonderful guides (instructors) and the gorgeous location that they had selected for us. We were so fortunate to enjoy a nearly full moon and warm slightly breeze clear, bright night. The boards were decked out fancy -- with lights underneath that looked beautiful and created a lovely effect as we paddled. The location is cool because we were able to grab food and beverages directly after the paddle with the group of newly made friends. I highly recommend the professionals at Lake Life Paddle. Jenny & Richard are the most personable, friendly and skilled guides. There is something so special about being on the water and under the stars and moon and I'm excited to book another trip with Lake Life Paddle soon. I can certainly highly recommend this activity if you are looking for something cool and active to do in Orlando. Try it! read more

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Roger was our guide and he took pictures for us, gave us so much knowledge and was an overall awesome guide. Highly recommend this company and Roger. read more

Greatest Adventure - EPIC Paddle Adventures in Titusville truly lives up to the name! Our guide, Rich, was kind, supportive, knowledgeable, patient and fun. Having never been in a kayak, or observing bioluminescence, I didn't know what to expect. I left feeling exhilarated and ready for the next adventure. The sights are indescribable- and your experience can be EPIC! I witnessed other outfitters guiding with a competitor and immediately understood what a difference Rich was making for our tour. We kept a relaxed pace and had terrific discussions about the complex diversity of the phenomenon. I can't say enough good things about our experience. You will not be disappointed, rushed or regretful if you book with EPIC. read more

My partner and I went on a late night bioluminescent tour last week and it was breath taking. We happened to be in a very small group and except for an excitable captain we couldn't have had a more magical experience. We kayaked but would probably paddle board if we went again. In all of our trips to Florida (10+ years) this was by far the best money EVER spent. You will not be disappointed. Amazing! read more

We booked a paddle board tour for Blue Springs and it did not disappoint! I had never been on a paddle board before. I was exceptionally nervous. Our guides Aaron and TJ were amazing! They were great at explaining the how to's allowing me to feel comfortable to start the tour. They made sure to call out all the nature to enjoy all throughout the tour. They were light hearted and fun telling jokes and asking questions about all of us to get to know us better. Even in the fun, I could tell their number one priority was the safety of the whole group. I managed to fall off my board and they helped me get back up and enjoy the rest of the tour without feeling uncomfortable or sacred. We can't wait to plan our next outing with Epic Paddle Adventures! read more

My family of six and I went on a sunset cruise/paddling kayak tour with Bryce and Savanna!-- they were awesome!! They made sure that my teenage daughter was happy with a paddleboard even though they originally put her in a kayak. When her tears showed up they made sure that she got the paddleboard that she originally requested! The intro and getting in the lake was easier than expected and even tho We all got a later start than I planned (my legs are old) they made up for it in so many ways!! We are at busy, active group of participants and they made sure we all had a good time! They showed us the "fancy" part of Ivanwood and made sure that we got all of the picture requests that we asked for including LED colors and family shots... We are a handful but they were amazing! Lol. The sites were impressive and the sunset was beautiful!! They got us all together and made sure that we all had a wonderful time, while being both informative and helpful in more ways than expected! My mother-in-law was having a hard time keeping up and Bryce literally tethered his paddleboard to her kayak to make sure that she had a good time too and kept up with all of us! We highly recommend Epic Adventures and hope that you take care of your guides and to tip them well like we hope we did (20% of cost)! Have fun and keep paddling! Thank you! :) read more

We used this for our Bunny Yoga Experience and it was Absolutely Awesome! The Bunnies were so Big and soft and super friendly. Our Instructor Shannon was Amazing and thoughtful. She baked us cookies to enjoy afterwards. She modified for our different activity levels and gave wonderful life advice based on the Yoga we were doing. It was so very relaxing and I would definitely recommend this activity. read more

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The Bioluminescence Kayaking Tour was breathtaking! We reserved a clear kayak for the several hour adventure, and it was worth every penny! The guides were funny and informative. Definitely going to go again next Orlando Trip!!! read more

I literally cannot wait to go on my next Epic Paddle Adventure!!! Had such an amazing time! Aaron and Rich were so great and the whole experience was awesome!!! Highly recommended! read more

I am so glad that I found Lake Life Paddle! Jenny and Richard are such delightful people, hosts and instructors. I moved to the Orlando, Florida area almost three years ago from Colorado, where I had more opportunities to enjoy the lakes and water activities. I have been missing it and decided to post a "seeking paddle boarding recommendations" in a local Facebook group and feel so grateful that Lake Life Paddle was recommenced. I attended both the Paddle & Mimosa at The Waterfront and the Urban Paradise Paddle and Brunch on Lake Ivanhoe this weekend...and what a fun weekend it was! Aside from the fun I had paddling in beautiful scenery and great company of Jenny and Richard, it was a tremendous opportunity to meet other fun and laid-back people in the Orlando community. Thank you so much Jenny and Richard! I can't wait for the next fun paddle outing! read more

Epic Paddle Adventures - Paddle and Mimosa at The Waterfront Orlando Event hosted by Jenny and Richard, Lake Life Paddle. Tons of fun! - Paddleboarding Near Me - Orlando, Florida