Mangroves and Manatees - Guided Kayak Eco Tour
Overview
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2 hours
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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.
Additional Info
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Please arrive 30 minutes early for your tour so that you can be prepared to start at the designated tour time. We strive to start our tours on time. Come in and shop for any last minute essentials. Our guide will welcome you, complete any paperwork, and get you fitted for a life jacket. We have changing rooms and showers for afterwards. This is where the adventure begins and ends. We are very fortunate to be located on some of the best paddling waters in the Upper Keys area.
What‘s Included
Local guide
land based instruction
safety gear
Kayak - Single or double your choice
on water coaching
Gratuities
Options
Start Times
Duration: 2 hours Kayak or Stand up paddleboard Tour: Grab a friend and come along for a unique adventure on our #1-rated Eco-Tour through the mangrove ecosystem. Choose kayaks or paddleboards and picture yourself gliding in shallow clear water over spon
Reviews
1,341 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good but not great
stevenzack907,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The experience was fun because I love to kayak. We didn't see any manatees which is understandable since you can't schedule that. The kayaking through the mangrove forest was a lot of fun - I wish more of the trip was doing that as opposed to paddling on the river/creek
Great experience
bahar h,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We really enjoyed the kayak tour today. Everything was well organized, relaxing, and fun. Matt was friendly and helpful, and the scenery was beautiful. Thank you for such a great experience — we would definitely recommend it.
Great fun and educational!
Jennifer W,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What fun! We did a double kayak and enjoyed paddling through the mangrove tunnel. Our guide Ryan was incredibly knowledgeable about the native plants and animals. We saw a mother and calf manatee right before we set out but none on the kayak tour sadly. It was still so much fun! Some kayak experience is recommended and having a degree of fitness as we went about 2 miles in total.
The Mangroves were...
Shannon B,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The Mangroves were amazing to see. Our was very knowledgeable and fun! He went above & beyond to try to find manatees for us to see
Fun experience
Melanie L,May 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a lot of fun but also very peaceful going through the mangrove. We did not see a manatee but I would absolutely do this again
Mangrove tour with Matt
S8615HNjanen,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fun mangrove tour with our very knowledgeable tour guide Matt. We got to explore and learn about the vegetation, crabs, jellyfish and birds. Matt was friendly, attentive and easygoing, just a joy to be with. We highly recommend this 2 hour peaceful retreat!
Mangroves are Cool - literally!
Alyson R,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We love to do anything that is outdoors, so this conpletely hit the spot! Matt was a fantastic guide and we were lucky to have just five paddlers following him. I've lived in Florida five years but I learned alot about mangroves and what goes on within them. Matt led us a different way to get back to the starting point and we observed a manatee who was completely unbothered by our kayaks as he munched on trees whose leaves hung down into the water. As an added bonus, as we walked our paddles and life jackets on the dock back to the office, we were lucky enough to observe some juvenile sharks frolicking in the water! Great tour all around and big thanks to Matt and the friendly staff inside the store!
Beautiful Day to Kayak!
James S,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a fun and relaxing adventure. Saw some birds and fish but, unfortunately not a manatee. Our guide was great and she was very knowledgeable. Great for all levels of experience.
Highly recommended!
PrettyRickie,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cheryl and I had a great time! Our guide Ryan was awesome!
You might not see any...
Ovidiu F,May 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00You might not see any animals, we didn't. We didn't see any manatees, dolphins, sharks, alligators, crocodiles. We saw some fish and 2 birds (one cormoran and an egret), but we could have seen those frome the shore as well.
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