Clear Canoeing offers clear canoe and clear kayak rentals at Silver Springs State Park in Silver Springs, Florida, giving guests a genuinely magical, see-through view of manatees, monkeys, turtles, and alligators as they paddle. Home to one of the largest artesian spring formations in the world, Silver Springs is a designated manatee sanctuary and also hosts a large troop of rhesus macaque monkeys, roaming freely and often visible from the water.

Clear Canoe Rentals accommodate up to 2 people per canoe (no per-person charge), running $75 for 2 hours or $100 for 3 hours. Silver Springs State Park separately charges $2 per person admission plus a $4 per kayak launch fee. The business is genuinely dog-friendly — leashed dogs are welcome both within the park and aboard the canoe rentals, though weight restrictions apply (400 lbs per canoe, 250 lbs per seat), and guests should be physically fit for the activity.

All reservations must be made online, with the owner personally available by call or text for assistance (though noting a preference for texts over late-night calls).

Guest testimonials are warm and personal, with reviewer Victoria Seidel describing owner Rebecca as “very friendly and helpful,” and a memorable 3-hour canoe trip spotting three manatees (including a baby), turtles, monkeys, and alligators — all easily navigable without a guide thanks to the provided map.

For families, couples, and dog owners near Silver Springs, Florida looking for a genuinely charming, personal clear canoe or clear kayak rental with real wildlife encounters, Clear Canoeing offers a well-reviewed operation with owner Rebecca.