We offer Silver Springs kayak rentals & paddle board rentals, on the beautiful silver river. Silver Springs is home to wild monkeys, manatees, and so much more. Rent one of our clear kayaks, or high quality sit on top kayaks and experience the natural wonder of one of Florida’s pristine kayaking destinations. Kick back, and relax, and let nature ease the mind, and replenish the soul. Our service, and equipment is second to none. We won’t just push you off into the water. We will explain and show everyone the correct technique to kayak and, how to interact with the wildlife safely. We give you treasure maps so your group can find all the sunken artifacts and springs along the way. So what are you waiting on? Take a self guided tour with our Silver Springs kayak rentals today!
Silver Springs Kayak Rentals
Step outside in nature’s beauty with our Silver Springs kayak Rentals. Explore the raw natural elegance of this premier, Florida kayaking treasure with a self-guided kayak tour. We offer clear tandem kayaks so you can search for sunken artifacts, and see the underwater life of this amazing, crystal-clear river. If a clear kayak is not what you want, no worries, we also offer high quality, very comfortable sit-on-top, sit-in solo, and tandem kayak rentals, and paddle boards as well.
When renting kayaks at Silver Springs, there is a difference. Our kayaks are high quality, very comfortable, and very stable, and have integrated seats that are easy on the lower back. We take pride in our equipment, with attention to detail, and exceptional service.
So come on out & take your shoes off, sit back, relax, and enjoy a beautiful adventure in this Florida wildlife paradise.
Clear Kayaking Fun!
Tandem Clear Kayaks – The weight capacity for these tandems ( 2 people ) clear kayaks is 425 pounds No single person can weigh more than 250 pounds ( no shoes to be worn in clear kayaks) Please read more info on clear kayaks below.
Solo Kayaks
The Perception Pescador series of sit-on-top kayaks are designed to be the best all-around boats. These kayaks are super stable, fast, and straight-tracking which makes it super fun for even new paddlers to explore the beautiful Silver River. Integrated seats make this kayak very comfortable, and easy on your back,
Specifications:
| LENGTH: 12′ / 365 CM | WIDTH: 32.5″ / 82 CM |
| BOAT WEIGHT: 64 LBS. / 29 KG | DECK HEIGHT: 14.5″ / 37 CM |
| MAX CAPACITY: 375 LBS. / 170 KG |
Tandem Kayaks
- Adjustable framed seat backs – for superior support and infinite recline positions
- Comfortable padded seat keeps you on the water longer
- Molded footrests accommodate paddlers of multiple sizes
- Large open storage areas in front and rear with bungee lashing to secure your gear
Specifications:
| LENGTH: 13′ 5″ / 408 CM | WIDTH: 34″ / 86.4 CM |
| BOAT WEIGHT: 79 LBS. / 36 KG | DECK HEIGHT: 14″ / 35.6 CM |
| MAX CAPACITY: 500 LBS. / 226 KG |
Sit In Kayaks
Length: 10 ft
Width: 29 in
Max Weight Capacity: 300 lb
Activity Type: Recreational
Passengers: Single
Cockpit Type: Sit-Inside
Paddle Boards
Epoxy -10 ft – max weight capacity is 250 pounds
Rental Times
We offer 2-hour rentals at – 10:00 11:00 12:00 & 1:00
We offer 3-hour rentals at – 10:00 11:00 12:00
Rental time starts at your reservation time, so please don’t be late. Please take into consideration traffic, and there will most likely be a line to pay your park fees.
Returns
There is a $20.00 late fee per kayak every 15 minutes you are late coming back in.
Prices include
Lessons, paddles, life preserver, treasure hunt map
Prices do not include
State Park fees of $4.00 per kayak and $2.00 entrance fees. Please arrive a minimum of 30 minutes early to pay these fees.
Paddle Distance
2 miles Difficulty factor is easy.
Rentals Route – takes you around Ross Allen Island.
This is an absolutely beautiful easy beginner friendly paddle. About 2 miles. Two hours give you plenty of time to explore and we give you a treasure hunt map, so you can find sunken boats and artifacts and all the small springs along the way. This is not the five-mile full river rental.
What to Bring
Wet shoes or shoes that can get wet flip flops are fine, (no shoes of any kind to be worn in clear kayaks or on paddle boards) hat, camera, and change of clothes, (encase your butt gets wet) Drinking water in a nondisposable bottle.
More info Clear Kayaks – These rules are for clear kayaks only.
The maximum weight capacity for these tandem ( 2 people ) clear kayaks is 425 pounds No single person can weigh more than 250. This kayak will not float you if you exceed the weight limit. There are no refunds or rescheduling if you do not follow this manufacturer’s guidelines. We also offer paddle boards and solo (nonclear) kayaks for folks who may not meet the required weight limits. Due to the safety of our guests, we do not allow pets of any kind on our kayaks, this includes service dogs.
No shoes can be worn inside the clear kayaks due to the scratches they cause. We will have a dry bag to store your shoes while in the kayak. Your feet will get wet entering and exiting the kayak. The spring is 72 degrees year-round and the water feels warm on the winter cold days. If you don’t want to get your feet wet, this kayak tour may not be for you. No metal objects, bags, dry bags, or backpacks. No sunblock or bug spray. You do not need bug spray. There are no bugs here on the water. If you apply sunblock before the tour, please do not use the spray. It contains chemicals that eat the plastic as well as bug spray that damages the finish and clarity of the kayaks. It can not be removed or buffed out. We have these rules in place to ensure that our crystal clear kayak will stay that way for all to enjoy.
Items you may bring on the kayak. – towels, phone or camera, and bottled water, that’s it. Anything else you will be asked to put back in your car.
We are passionate about personal service and providing excellent equipment and information so you can rest assured that you will have the safest and best possible fun, fun, fun, that you can have on this beautiful river!
Interacting with the wildlife – There are laws, regulations, and common sense ways to interact safely with the wildlife of Silver Springs. All of these will be presented to you in your lesson.
We operate by online reservations only
Reservation may be made online 24/7
You must be 18 years of age to rent kayaks/SUPs or be with someone who is.
Planning that special occasion?
We specialize in private corporate, events and special occasions, such as birthdays, graduations, and more. You will receive private instruction and attention to detail. This is great for all ages. Our fleet of kayaks and paddle boards are mobile and we can come to you at your community lake or waterfront, or set up a paddle event anywhere in central Florida in our beautiful springs and rivers. See our special events page, or contact us for more information on prices, or some personalized ideas of a memorable and amazing experience.
