Private Tour
Explore the Mangrove Creeks with an ALL Day Tandem Kayak Rental
Overview
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Rent a Standup Paddleboard on your own for the day. Grab a friend and go out to discover our unique mangrove estuary. See wildlife and discover a deserted island. Fun for all ages.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
All necessary equipment
Gratuities
What To Expect
Come in our front door, and paddle right out back on your own tamdem kayak. This local supplier specializes in first timers and the beginning paddlers. For more experienced paddlers, we can help you pick a longer route that is sure to make your trip memorable. Nearby we have 2 routes to choose from: a small deserted island in the ocean or a hidden lagoon jungle trip. Each are about 2 hours long and can be combined with a lunch stop-over for a full day of paddling.
Options
Standup Paddleboard Rental
Rent a standup paddleboard and head out into our unique mangrove estuary. See wildlife above and below the water. We have a large area of clear shallow water teeming with fish and birds.
Reviews
27 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very unique experience, good and bad things about our experience
duke167,
Nov 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The day we did the paddle - right after hurricane Rafael - Sunny day, ocean was clam - wind is still relatively strong on our way back from the mangrove to the dock Understood it's not the perfect condition for kayaking, we still gave it a shot. what is good: - staff is very helpful, they set accurate expectation before we get on the kayak - one mantee was at the dock right behind the shop - we met some dolphins in the first few minute of our kayaking - it's a unique experience to paddle inside the mangrove not so good: - we didn't see any interesting wildlife after the first few minutes, pretty much small fishes and jellyfishes - visibility to the seabed is not that good, it's like cloudy and we can barely see the bottom inside the mangrove - tons of tiny bugs inside the mangrove, they are like a tiny black dots and they bite - is it worth to go? it's probably not worth to go in a bad weather day, but that's very unique experience which I recommend people to try. Bring a insect repellent, and probably go with a guide, you will get more value from that.
Paddling the mangoes
249rossd,
Oct 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely awesome experience saw sharks lots of different fish and raccoons staff were fantastic and equipment was first class
Wonderful paddle experience
735marymargaretk,
Nov 20, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great customer service, extremely stable and easy to paddle stand up paddle boards and a fabulous location. We rented in November and saw manatees (including a baby manatee), small nurse sharks and iguanas. 2 Great paddle routes- one to the mangroves and one to an island off the coast. We were able to do them both. Very reasonable dialy flat rate which is much more relaxing than renting by the hour and trying to time everything. The shop is really nice too with lots of sun shirts.
Great time
Patricia B,
Aug 11, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time! Very worth it for the price. We got to use the paddles all day. Our booking was self-guided, but the tour guides seemed awesome and super nice.
Windy intro to paddle boarding!
Marybeth R,
Apr 8, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved the experience. We (2 older couples, 55+) were all new to paddle boarding and it was a windy day. The folks there explained what to do and how to get started. We found our way through the creeks from their guidance. We saw fish and birds and even a dolphin at the end and we all survived the trip! We had a few mishaps, but we now have some stories to tell. They were patient and kind and offered to allow us to change to kayaks if the wind was too bad, but we didn’t have to take them up on that. Can’t wait to try it again!
Unique paddle board experience, friendly staff
Brad S,
Jan 7, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time! The staff was helpful and friendly, and have a place to leave our car keys and use the restroom before heading out. They also took a minute to talk us through the helpful map of the area which they have hanging right by the loading dock so we'd be familiar with where to go. We booked the SUPs for the full day so we did the mangroves in the morning, which was quite a unique experience. Several hundred yards of narrow, winding cuts (sometimes we had to lay flat on our backs) which finally open up to lagoons, the second one much larger than the first. Took us a little over 2 hours. We came back to the launch place to take a break and eat the lunch we had packed. Then we paddled out again, this time towards the mouth of the channel out to a tiny island with a very small beach and even a little wooden swing set. We relaxed for a bit there before paddling back in, this one was just over an hour including a stop at the island. The weather was perfect, had a wonderful time.
Excellent experience
bryply,
Mar 29, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience! From the moment we walked in the door everything was top notch. Perfect customer service and interaction. My wife & I wanted to rent paddle boards 3/22 but the staff advised kayaks due to wind speed and direction. They thoroughly informed us where to go/not go based on conditions. We saw manatee, tarpon, countless fish of all kinds! We came back on Friday 3/25 & used paddle boards with another great in-store & outdoor experience. Price was $30 for double Kayak and $35/paddleboard, WELL WORTH OUR EXPERIENCE! Thanks guys, we’ll be back!
Fun trip
Steven W,
Feb 27, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00So much fun- staff was great and the equipment/shop was awesome. Good price for all day rentals too.
The best.
356kellyk,
Feb 12, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We rented SUPs for the day and got awesome directions to the mangrove tunnels to the lagoon. It was fantastic! One of the best paddles we've ever done. The access from the launch was perfect, the boards were in great condition, the location was incredible. We passed a tour group from Paddle on our way back and the guide pointed out where the manatees were. We hung out for a bit and found them. Incredible! An awesome experience all around.
Loved the Paddle board through the Mangrove and customer service!
2dogs no cats,
May 19, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was my husband's and my first paddle boarding experience and we loved it! It was a windy day so we had to use a little more muscle but Steven, one of the instructors, had given us such great tips and directions that we felt like Pro's! Brittney at the front register signed us in when we arrived and took the time to attach reinforcement ties to my hat so it wouldn't blow away. 2 thumbs up for customer service. They both went over and above to help us and we will definitely come back to "Paddle! The Florida Keys" again during our next visit. We felt we picked the right place as paddling through the mangrove was superb. It gave us a chance to relax, explore, and take some fun pictures. I highly recommend bringing or purchasing a waterproof cell phone case to hang around your neck. I wore water shoes, my husband bare feet. Wear long sleeves if you tend to burn in the sun and sunscreen. Follow the current when you can and have fun! Great place!
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