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
1,294 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Jack was excellent! He...
Jorge C,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jack was excellent! He pointed out an injured 🐬and guided us through a cool mangrove tunnel. Moderate activity. Bring sunscreen and a dry bag.
pleasant enough
JLeisMom,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00A pleasant enough experience. No manatees were seen on the entire 2 hour paddle, and I think the group was marginally safe with the amount of boat traffic along the main waterway. That, and our guide not only didn't know a ton about the environment, they were straight up full of it on occasion. The mangroves were amazing and that was definitely the highlight of the trip. Definitely not worth the money.
Perfect experience!!
X8544SAlaurenl,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the best thing we did on our trip to Key Largo! Our tour guide Jack was incredibly knowledgable and fun! He even picked up a baby nurse shark barehanded that was hiding in a mangrove! We didn’t see any manatees while kayaking, but we did get to see a baby manatee and mom by the docks before heading out! It was so much fun and we highly recommend!
Great Experience!
Y7033PDmattf,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great! I would definitely go again! I say that even though we didn’t see any manatees. Our guide was Kieth and he tried his best to find us one. He was very informative and a great guy to meet.
Paddle the Keys was a blast!
Quest61114381311,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So much fun! Paddle the Keys was a blast! Saw birds, fish, iguana, dolphin, and manatees. Ryan is the best guide!
Great experience for kids and adults
U168BYlisah,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time with Brittney as our guide. We were able to see a mother manatee and her baby in the canal and then explored a mangrove tunnel with a swimming hole at the end. Great experience that kids and adults in our group liked.
Fun outing
U8949LJvanessas,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun outing. We saw 2 mamatees. Fun paddling in the mangroves. Recommend.
GOATED EXPERIENCE!!!!1
434matisp,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My buddy Andrew and I had the most relaxing experience of all time outside of getting a massage. Our guide Ryan was an absolute dawg of a person. A really great guy and made our trip amazing. I highly recommend using PADDLE for a mangrove kayak tour!!!
Highly recommended
lindsayrehberg2,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing experience. Keith was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Our group was determined to find manatees and he found a mom and baby the last leg of the tour.
What a fun excursion to...
Jesse J,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a fun excursion to do for a few hours. Beautiful scenery & so relaxing.. a must do! The staff were all wonderful-very helpful and full of knowledge of the area on during your trip.
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