Mangroves and Manatees - Guided Kayak Eco Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
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
1,169 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Use Britany
deborahs654,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely such a great experience we saw everything! And our tour guide Britney was just incredibly cool. Even the staff at the store was really cool. I left my wallet and they found me and gave it to me…. I would highly recommend it great staff great time and they know what they’re doing. They took us right to all the things to see.
Everything as Described
P8198JHmattp,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jack orated a wonderful tour. He had a solid balance of preaching safety, divulging facts and allowimg for solemn moments to let our group enjoy the scenery. We had the bonus of seeing a manatee cow with her calf!
Eco tour
Explore10391052390,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience. Captain Russ was knowledgeable and informative. We saw manatees in several locations along with birds and iguanas. Best tour of our trip. Don't miss this tour.
Kayaking in Keys
Anna K,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00That was exciting chance to go kayaking and see manatees at the same time. We had our family from CA over, so wanted to share the true Florida vibe. Jack was a fantastic guide and we learned so much about nature. Definitely recommend
Great time!
Logixdude,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great way to spend a couple of hours on the water in Tavernier, FL. Our guide Brittany was terrific and very informative for our Eco-Kayaking tour. Saw several Manatees as well as other wildlife along the way. Very low stress. They have tandem seat Kayaks for those who don't want to commandeer one on their own. Highly reccommend.
Dolphins and Manatees, Oh My!
hawkmom79,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time on our kayak tour. It was fun looking for wildlife and we struck gold with dolphins and manatees! Great way to spend an afternoon.
Superstar Guide
Heather C,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was super friendly and informational! If you want to be guided by a friend you didn’t know you had, then Paddle is the company to go with. I would recommend to anyone who loves adventure and meeting new people!
Perfect 2 hour paddle
Kristin T,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tony was such a great guide. Perfect 2 hour paddle. The tunnels were beautiful and we had so much fun spotting wildlife. 6 of us of varying ages and skill and we all had the best time.
Loved!
Pioneer08578379437,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend. Although we did not see a manatee, the tour was great. Kayaking thru the mangroves was very cool. It was a small group and our guide, Tony, was knowledgeable and great.
Kayaking
andrewdJ9628ES,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great guide through a beautiful area, and seeing a Manatee and her baby, unforgettable. Was the highlight of our trip to the keys
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