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.

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 ;)

My kids have attended Odyssey Adventure Camp several times in the past and loved them. Yesterday,…read morewe also rented paddle boards/kayaks for the afternoon. They were in great condition. Mr. Waterman delivers them and picks them up. My kids had a great time at Sanchez park, nice calm waters. It was a beautiful day. High recommend Odyssey Adventure Club if you are interested in renting kayaks and/or paddle boards.

From the owner: Choose your adventure! We love to help people build a passion for the outdoors.....whether through…read moreour summer camps for kids, group paddle outings, rentals, tours, or through our bike clubs, with training, group rides, trips, and exploring

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

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

My friends and I visited on Feb 22nd and Ben was our amazing guide. He had a lot of interesting…read morefacts 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!

Great first kayak experience with a 4 and 7 yr old. Tried out the canals before checking out the…read moreIntercoastal. Wednesday was nice and quiet without a lot of boats.

I've rented kayaks at several locations in the area but this is the BEST ride and best value. Lots…read moreof choices on where to explore, you can go to the river or just glide through the canals and coves. Lots of wildlife along the way. A great time!

My three grandsons visited for spring break this year. While they were here I signed them up for…read moresurf lessons with Rick at Surfari surf shop. When you take surf lessons with Rick you don't just get some paid employee that runs you through a "program". You get the owner of the business that tailors the lessons to your individual abilities and needs. My three grandsons are 17, 15 and 11. None of them had ever surfed. Rick started them out on the sand showing them where to positon themselves on the board and how to get from the prone to standing position. He told us at the beginning of the lesson his goal was to get all three of them "up" riding a wave. I thought he was being optimistic since the lesson was 1.5 hours with three kids but I was wrong. During the lesson all three boys were able to get up and ride a wave. They were thrilled. Rick stays in the water with them the entire lesson going from one to the other helping them steady on the board and pushing them off when needed. After the lesson Rick lets you use the boards and if you need them wetsuits to practice so we stayed at the beach for a few hours while the boys practiced. I can't say enough about how Rick connected with the boys. He was engaged with them the entire time. For what you get the price is fantastic. Individual instruction and the use of the equipment to practice makes it totally worth it. We took my oldest grandson back for a 1 hour individual instruction the next day and now he is hooked on surfing. I can't say enough about how good of an experience this was for my grandsons.

My granddaughters loved their surf lessons at Surfari Surf School! They we standing on the boards…read moreactually surfing as soon as they hit the waves bec they had such fantastic instruction on land! Highly recommend Sufari Surf School!

Dolphin and manatee tour. The captain and guides were…read moremasters of the area and the topic. They were also great small talk artists. The stop at the island was a highlight. Worth the time and money.

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!

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).

Did the 5-mile Mangrove Maze Fun Paddle out of Callalisa Park in NSB this morning. It was…read morechallenging but so much fun! Emily and Gene are so friendly and accommodating--they take everything into account & make sure everyone is having a good time. I highly recommend booking a paddle boarding or kayaking trip with them!

Emily's paddles with "Women Making Waves" are great! We just went on our first one - sunset…read morepaddle. I am sure we will be signing up for more. Instruction was clear, paddle was low key (no pressure to race or go fast), just enough time on the island before heading back. Highly recommend.