Mangroves and Manatees - Guided Kayak Eco Tour

PADDLE! The Florida Keys
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Carrington_D
1 day ago
Tour guide was super knowledgeable and full of facts! Not guaranteed to see a manatee but the tour guide tries his very best to make sure you see one and other wildlife!

Our tours are geared towards first time and new paddlers.  We go at your speed so you don't have to worry about going out and getting exhausted.  Grab a friend and come along for a unique adventure on the #1-rated Eco-Tour through the mangrove ecosystem. Choose your kayak - single or double - and glide in our shallow clear water over sponges, grass beds, and sandy patches. Looking down, you might see a small nurse shark, turtle, or stingray, or can observe dolphins and manatees. Above water, herons, pelicans, and ospreys settle on the mangroves and hunt for fish. While there are no guaranteed wildlife sightings, we always see something cool in this one-of-a-kind estuary ecosystem that starts right outside the back door of our shop.

Departure Point

  • You meet us at our shop and we launch directly from there! Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to tour start. This will give you time to get prepared for your tour. We make every effort to start on time.
Return Details
  • You meet us at our shop and we launch directly from there! Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to tour start. This will give you time to get prepared for your tour. We make every effort to start on time.
Duration2 hoursLanguages Available
  • Human tour guide - English

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your start time.
Inclusions
  • Local guide
  • land based instruction
  • safety gear
  • Kayak - Single or double your choice
  • on water coaching
Redemption Instructions• Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditionsWhat to bring for a fun day on the water:Sunscreen (this is Florida)*Towel*Dry clothesPhone, in a dry box or waterproof case*Water shoes can be helpful*A hat to keep the sun off your face and neck*Sunglasses with sunglass retainer*Snacks and water*Bug Spray (this is Florida)Friends – paddling is much more fun with a couple of friends alongA positive attitude! (this is most important and will affect your whole day)*available in our store if you forgot or need to pick them upPlease arrive 30 minutes prior your departure time.Voucher InfoMobile or paper ticket accepted

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Carrington_D
Tour guide was super knowledgeable and full of facts! Not guaranteed to see a manatee but the tour guide tries his very best to make sure you see one and other wildlife!
nyexpressway65
Fun experience and learned a lot about many different native species to the Keyes and Florida! Definitely take a plunge in the water at the end of the mangrove run and climb the roots! Bit of a workout coming back against the tide but our guide, Jack, was always so helpful!
Nikki_B
Even though we were too soon for manatees, Tony was a fantastic tour guide! Kayaking through the mangroves was so much fun! Definitely would recommend.
zoeyc954
This was one of the best tours I’ve ever done. Even though we went out on a day with less than ideal visibility, we still had an amazing time. I used to be a snorkel tour guide myself, so I understand that you can’t control nature, but the experience was still great. The guide, Tony, was very kind and knowledgeable. We saw two manatees and learned a lot about the area. Highly recommend!
RachelL_S
This was a great tour! Tony, our guide was knowledgeable and very patient…and fun, He took pictures of the wildlife we were unable to catch up with and shared them along with some local recommendations for eateries and things to do. THANKS, Tony! We were taken to a little swim spot as well and were able to plunge in before our trek back, super refreshing. We seen a manatee and her baby, rays, and eel, mangrove crabs and some cool birds. If you love nature, this is a great little excursion to get a glimpse of the mangrove ecosystem. Disclaimer: tour guides cannot guarantee sightings as nature is nature. We were fortunate to have seen it but went knowing there was a possibility we wouldnt see everything we wanted.

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