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
1,318 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Mangroves eco tour get outside and enjoy the keys!
kimr904,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Matt did a great tour. Mangroves were beautiful. Single or double kayaks
Awesome day tour
Kander12,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Experience was great and Keith was awesome! Must do while in the keys.
Easy family friendly guided paddle
Grace W,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Be prepared to get a little wet and to paddle through the mangroves. Once into the mangroves, jump off a small swimming hole. We were fortunate to see a manatee in the canals. Otherwise, our guide was friendly and knowledgeable.
Matt was an excellent...
Jay K,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Matt was an excellent guide and the trip through the mangroves was wonderful. Wildlife and sunshine galore.
Mangroves maybe Manatees - Guided Kayak Eco Tour
874tylerb,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Let's address the big question first—did we see any manatees? Unfortunately, no. But despite that, we still had a fantastic time. I know manatees are wild animals, so I understand there's no guarantee. On our way back, the guide mentioned that they typically see manatees only about 25% of the time. Since "manatees" is in the tour's name, it would be helpful if they were a little more upfront about the chances of actually seeing one. I’m not trying to discourage anyone from taking the tour or implying anything shady—it’s just a small suggestion. That being said, the tour itself was great. We had an amazing time. The total tour lasted about two hours, and we paddled 2.5 miles (I tracked it on my Garmin). Our guide was fantastic—knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. He made several stops along the way to explain the environment and the local wildlife. Even without seeing any manatees, kayaking through the mangroves was an unforgettable experience. We even had our two young kids with us (ages 4 and 7), and the two-person kayaks fit them comfortably. At the halfway point, we came across a hidden swimming hole in the mangroves. We all got out of our kayaks and had a blast swimming in the water. This leads me to another suggestion for the tour—while they did warn us to leave behind items like phones and keys and mentioned we might get wet, I didn't quite realize that swimming would actually be part of the itinerary. I assumed I'd stay dry as long as I didn’t fall out of the kayak. When we reached the swimming spot, I didn't want to miss out, so I ended up jumping in with my street clothes on. Not a huge deal, but it would’ve been helpful to know beforehand that swimming was part of the plan. Sure, kayaking usually gets you a little wet, but that’s different from dressing for an actual swim. I’m not upset at all—just a little more upfront info about the possibility of swimming and the likelihood of seeing manatees would have been helpful. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and I don’t regret it. After the tour, we browsed through their shop, which had a lot of cool stuff. We ended up buying more in their store on apparel and keepsakes than we did on the actual tour itself. All in all, it was a fun, memorable experience, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone.
Great time!!
Karen C,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great time!! Our tour guide Matt was amazing! Even though we did not see Manatee it was an amazing time would do it again!
Fun workout looking for Manatees
Edward M,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Staff is personable. Equipment is in good shape. The paddle trail was great. Only issue is we needed warmer water for Manatees. Saw plenty of fish.
Great experience
Katherine L,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Was a great experience and Matt our tour guide was friendly and informative, would of given it a 5 but we didn't see any wildlife.
Jack Rocks!
Lori V,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jack was amazing! He shared a lot of knowledge regarding the species of the area, the history, and fun facts! He also did a great job instructing the group to ensure an easy and safe as possible trip! Would book again!
Great family activity
866stephanieg,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time on this tour! Our guide Keith made sure everyone was safe and he explained a lot about the mangroves. It was so peaceful kayaking through the mangroves. A great tour for families. My kids loved it!
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