Price from:
50 USD
Explore the St. Johns River on a self-guided paddle adventure!
Duration
- 4 Hours
- Depart at 8:30AM **It is very important to arrive on time.**
- Perfect for guests wanting to explore the spring run (**excluding manatee season**) and surrounding waterways of the St. Johns River.
Location
Blue Spring State Park
2100 W French Ave
Orange City, FL 32763
Boats Available for Rent
- Single Kayaks
- Tandem Kayaks
- 2-seat Canoes
- 3-seat Canoes
**Please note that we launch our boats from a beach. Your feet may get wet during the launch process, so please plan footwear accordingly.**
What is Included?
- Boat(s), paddle(s), life jacket(s), area map, and whistle.
Policies
- It is very important to arrive early to the park, as it regularly reaches capacity the same time it opens at 8AM during peak visitation. **Thus, arriving at or before 8 is crucial. Paddle reservations more than 30 minutes late will be cancelled and boats will be reassigned.**
- Our boats must always stay between St. Johns green river markers 69 and 77. Our boats must always stay between St. Johns green river markers 69 and 77. No watercraft allowed in Spring Run during April 1st 2024 - November 15th 2024.
- **You must stay in your boat with life jackets on and fastened at all times during the rental. For your safety, swimming and landing at any other beach is not allowed, including French Landing.** Boarding other boats or exchanging passengers is also prohibited.
- Must be 18 years or older to book. PHOTO ID IS REQUIRED FOR EACH RENTER 18+ YRS OLD. COPIES ARE NOT PERMITTED. **Minors must have a legal parent or guardian present in the party.** Must be 14 years or older to be in a single kayak with adult supervision.
- **Alcohol may not be brought into the State Park or onto our vessels.** We reserve the right to inspect coolers prior to departure.
- Pets are not permitted in our kayaks and canoes.
- **CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS UNDERWAY**
Effective April 1, 2024: In-water activities are closed while we stabilize the shoreline at Blue Spring State Park. This closure includes swimming, snorkeling, tubing, diving and paddling in the spring run and spring head. Boat tours and paddling are only allowed in the St. Johns River. Visitors are asked to adhere to all posted signs and avoid closed areas when visiting the park.
Booking Notes
**What to Bring**
- Photo ID is required for each renter 18+ yrs old. Copies are not permitted.
- Water
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Waterproof Dry Bag (if needed to hold phone/belongings)
- Binoculars (Birders)
- Please note that we launch our boats from a beach. Your feet may get wet during the launch process, so please plan footwear accordingly.
**Arrival Information**
Please ensure that you arrive at the kayak/canoe building 30 minutes prior to your reserved time to avoid delayed reservations. Please note the park opens at 8:00am. The kayak/canoe building is located near the playground off the “lower parking lot” at the end of the main park road.
Please be advised that during peak seasons (manatee season & summer) the park typically reaches capacity early in the morning. If the park has reached capacity and stopped admitting vehicles, please present your reservation confirmation (via phone is sufficient) to a park ranger directing the car line.
Cancellation Policy
# Guest Tour Cancellations
**Paddle craft reservations must be cancelled no less than 24 hours before your scheduled start time to be eligible for a full refund.** Cancellations within a 24-hour window will only be eligible to be rebooked. No call, no show, will not be eligible for a refund or rebook once their scheduled rental time has passed. ** Same day reservations ARE NON REFUNDABLE and only eligible to rebook to another day.**
# Weather Cancellations
Rentals depart rain or shine, so please arrive prepared with a poncho or raincoat. If lightning is reported within 5 miles of the launch area, launches will cease until lightning has been out of this radius for 30 minutes. If the rental is cancelled by Blue Spring Adventures BEFORE DEPARTURE, only a full refund will be issued. Rentals that leave the beach past the buoy line will be considered complete and will not be eligible for full or partial refunds. Pre-bookings cannot be downgraded to a shorter amount of time upon arrival. If lightning is not detected, but the guest decides to postpone, the trip can be rebooked.
# Rebooking
Guests may rebook a date up to one year after the original booking date.
