We will pair up in 2-person kayaks and have a guided tour on the Orange River with the Manatees at
Manatee Park in Fort Myers
GUIDED MANATEE KAYAK TOUR
Saturday, January 4th
1:45pm-3:45pm
$65 + 8.12 tax=$73.12)
payable by credit card online upon registration (see confirmation email for details)
REGISTRATION CLOSES once the 24 spots are filled (I know it used to say 20 spots but found out we will have 2 guides and can handle 24 total).
1. Register here on Newcomer's site, then immediately do step 2.
2. To pay, go online to Manatee Kayaking Company Guided Tours (link below)
"GUILDED MANATEE KAYAK TOUR" and make sure it is for January 4, 2025 at 1:45pm tour). You're not guaranteed a spot until you pay online. SPOTS MAY APPEAR HERE ON NEWCOMER'S SITE, BUT MAY ALREADY BE PURCHASED BY OTHERS ONLINE (the public can book online so we want to get signed up and paid ASAP to get Newcomers on the tour). There are only 14 spots online so if you are still able to sign up on the Newcomers site (24 max) but there are no spots on the Kayak company website, please email me and I will put your name(s) down. The last 10 people to sign up will be paying in person, online only allows 14 spots to be filled.
3. Please email Barbara Kopka once you have paid online since I can't see who paid online and who will need to pay in person.
No worries if you are only signing up as one, someone will be paired with you to share kayak from Newcomers Group.
If you need to cancel, please email or call Barbara Kopka. We can probably have someone fill your spot from the waitlist.
Orange River Guided Manatee Kayak Tour
Join Manatee Kayaking Company on a memorable kayak tour on the Orange River.
The Orange River is a nature enriched environment outlined by mangroves and a variety of wildlife and is home to manatees in the winter months.
As you can see from the photos, some Newcomers already have done this! It was amazing and not a long way to kayak and it is gentle paddling. Novice kayakers should do just fine. Launch is from land, but you do need to be able to get wet a little like up to knees. Bring a change of clothes just in case it is not just up to your knees! Please read the FAQ page from the tour website.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to allow for parking. Free parking but carpooling is encouraged.
Before or after the tour, don't miss their GIFT SHOP.
YOU MUST ARRIVE 15-20 MINUTES PRIOR TO TOUR DEPARTURE TIME of 1:45pm
* Please consider bringing some cash for the tour guide tip, done on individual basis following the tour.