Key West Mangrove Kayak Eco Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Along with your experienced guide you will paddle at a relaxing pace and explore the shallow, calm, blue-green waters of the back country of Key West. You will glide through the winding mangrove creeks and paddle through inches of water, where you can easily view and learn about the geological structure of the Keys along with its inhabitants, all from the comfort of your kayak. Your adventure will give you a chance to view the mangrove environment up close, along with its marine life including tropical fish, crabs, sea stars, jellyfish, sea cucumbers, sponges and various aquatic birds. Every trip leads us on a different adventure! all guests must know how to swim. Rest rooms to change on site. No lockers but things can be left behind at paddle shack. Beginners welcome!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Dog Friendly
Please check in 30 minutes early
participants must know how to swim
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Lazy Dog Adventures
Glide through the winding mangrove creeks and paddle through inches of water, where you can easily view and learn about the geological structure of the Keys along with its inhabitants, all from the comfort of your kayak. All guests must know how to swim. Single and double kayaks available. book number of people, not number of kayaks
What‘s Included
Quiet side of Key West
Local Guide
Bottled water available for sale
Dry bags available for rent
Gratuities
Options
Afternoon Kayak Tour
2 hour Kayak Tour departing from Lazy Dog at 2:00 pm. Check in is 1:30 pm.
Morning Kayak Tour
Duration: 2 hours: 2 hour Kayak Tour departing from Lazy Dog at 10:00AM. Check in is 9:30AM.
Reviews
2,191 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun, Educational & Relaxing Experience
Ken C,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The kayak tour was a full 2 hours of of education about the animals and ecosystem of the Florida Keys in an absolutely beautiful mangrove. We saw manatees, nurse sharks, barcudas, jelly fish and many sea fowl. Our guide, CC, was knowledgeable and engaging. She went above and beyond, taking pictures of all the kayakers and forwarded the individual pictures plus pictures of wildlife we encountered. The pace was relaxing and paddling the mangrove tunnels was a cool experience.
Paddle through the mangroves
NWtraveller 77,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My friend and I took the guided kayak tour and we both really enjoyed it. Our guide Rachel was very knowledgeable and worked hard to find wildlife for us. Going through the mangroves was a very unique experience. Would highly recommend.
Lovely time in the the mangrove
I9686BDpeggyb,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brett was really good, took excellent care of everyone, was patient and positive with beginners but didn’t let it impede the more advanced people.
Kayaking
JESSICA S,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Kayak mangrove tour was relaxing and fun. Heather, our guide, was friendly, fun and informative. We had a great time and look forward to similar experiences
Chilled kayaking in the mangroves
Gabby S,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Experiences guides and great tour around the mangroves. We saw lots of wildlife and explored the mangrove jungle trails.
Mangrove tour
J6293FXbethm,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was awesome. This was one of the best tours I’ve taken and this is my third visit to Key West! I highly recommended this tour. We saw a sea hare fish, a conch, a cow fish and a baby manatee. Our guide was the best! Extremely knowledgeable and funny too.
Fun morning in the water...
kathyvcoleman,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great morning with Heather. She was very knowledgeable and made sure that all members of tour experienced it all. Lots of super interesting facts about the area, animals and plant life. You get to actually touch many of the species. We had limited kayaking experience and were totally able to keep up. I highly recommend this activity for all age groups.
Excellent kayak tour
Julie S,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent and informative tour with a fantastic guide who was incredibly knowledgable and energetic about the tour, made it a fantastic experience.
Very nice tour guide....
Daniel G,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very nice tour guide. Very informative! Tour was very good!! It was a beautiful day. Not too tiring. Worth the money
Great experience. Brett...
Karla H,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience. Brett did a super job explaining the area. Staff was very friendly and helpful. So fun seeing what is living in the sea.
From US$80.00
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