Clear Kayak Tours: The 15 Best Glass-Bottomed Paddles

1.Clear Kayak or Paddleboard Manatee Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 344 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $80Our pick

Paddle the Fort King trail at Silver Springs State Park in a clear kayak or on a paddleboard with guides such as Stevie and Roger. Expect turquoise spring water, forest views, wildlife sightings, a small group of up to 30 people, and guide-taken photos. Bring sunscreen and prepare for steady paddling.

“It was such an amazing an experience ! We saw manatees and an alligator , it was very peaceful and Roger was a great guide”

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2.LED Glow in the Dark Clear Kayak or Paddleboard in Paradise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75Top rated

Choose a single or tandem clear kayak or paddleboard for a two-hour evening outing on Lake Ivanhoe. Guides such as Mike, Savannah, Bryce, Rich, and Bob provide instruction, local stories, and photos, while LED lights add color to the water after sunset.

“Mike was laid back and so friendly!!! Enjoyed the history lesson about the area and enjoyed the sunset and peace of the water!!! Water was beautiful and clean. Wished the lights on the boat were brighter and the daughter thought the life jackets needed a good rinse. Otherwise, it was worth it!!”

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3.Bioluminescence Clear Kayak or Paddleboard Tour Near Orlando

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 145 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75

Meet at Kiwanis Island Park near Merritt Island for a two-hour guided paddle. You’ll receive a quick lesson, safety gear, and a dry bag before heading toward Horseshoe Crab Island for sunset, wildlife, and bioluminescence. Guides such as Bob, Savannah, Bryce, and Mike have earned especially warm praise.

“My husband and I enjoyed this excursion! The location was changed rather last minute (advertised it was possible), but Viator reps were reachable by telephone and got us to where we needed to be in time for the excursion start time. However, others were not so lucky. Because of having to wait an extended time for others who did not get the location update, some gave up because of the delay it took to get everyone to get to the alternate launch destination. The guides were extremely friendly and accommodating. The excursion was a "bucket list" for me, and was thrilled to have yet another.pleasurable Viator offering!”

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4.Bioluminescent Clear Bottom Kayak or Paddleboard Sit-On-Top Kayak Hybrid Tour!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $150

You’ll paddle a clear-bottom kayak or sit-on-top hybrid along Merritt Island’s Indian River Waterway, stirring blue-green bioluminescence and spotting glowing comb jellies. Guides such as Mike, Chayse, Noah, and Jeremiah lead small groups of up to 12. Expect calm water, wet gear, and mosquitoes.

“Wonderful experience with the algae and jellifishes shining while paddling around the island. Mosquito repellant recommended”

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5.2-Hour Clear Kayak and Paddleboard(SUP) Rental in Orlando

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $45

Paddle Lake Ivanhoe from 1600 N Orange Ave with a clear kayak or SUP for up to two hours. You’ll receive a safety lesson, paddle, vest, leash, dry bag, and water bottle. Bryce, Savannah, Rich, or TJ may help you get set up, and the route links three lakes near downtown Orlando.

“Easy kayaking through 3 lakes. Not quite the same as a nice quite lake (with the highway running through) but enjoyable all the same. Felt like a good price for the length of time (though we didn’t use the full 4 hours since it only took 40 min to leisurely paddle to the furthest lake). Staff were kind and helpful!”

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6.Indian River Clear Bottom Kayak or Paddleboarding Manatee and Dolphin Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Choose a clear-bottom kayak or paddleboard for a 90-minute guided outing on the calm Indian River Lagoon. Guides such as Mike, Tom, and Troy help spot dolphins, manatees, birds, crabs, fish, and comb jellies. Photos are sent after the tour.

“Ask for Captain Mike! Great with kids and goes the extra mile to enhance the experience! We saw lots of critters”

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7.LED Bio Comb Jelly Clear Bottom Kayak or Paddleboard Tour!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $80

Paddle from Kiwanis Island Park in Merritt Island in a clear-bottom kayak or on a SUP fitted with adjustable LED lights. Guide options include Chris, Tom, Dustin, and Noah. Look for wildlife year-round, comb jellies from October to April, and glowing dinoflagellates from June to October.

“Dustin was awesome!!!!! Very knowledgeable and educational. So much fun! Would recommend to anyone who loves the water!”

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8.Urban Clear Kayak or Paddleboard in Paradise: Morning/Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Spend about two hours on spring-fed Lake Ivanhoe with a beginner-friendly guide. Choose a clear paddleboard, kayak, or two-person vessel, learn the basics, see Orlando and Ivanhoe Village from the water, and receive photos from your guide after the outing.

“We were first time paddle boarders are we had a great time! Instruction was great! They made us feel very confident! The location was amazing! Equipment was great and they even had water proof bags for our phones so we could take them out with us in order to take pics!! We will be doing this again!! Loved this experience!!”

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9.1.5-hour Clear Kayak Rentals: Explore Verudela Cave & Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $28

Meet Metta Float Outdoor Adventures at Verudela for a 1.5-hour clear-kayak outing around Stoja Bay and nearby islands. You’ll receive basic instruction, safety gear, a paddle, and a dry bag. Sunset timing changes daily, and groups are limited to 12 people.

“Fantastic experience for our last night in Croatia! Started off with some deception as windy situation could possibly be a showstopper. But no worries, we(5 people only) had great support from Igor who guided us through the waves, although we were all newbies to SUP! Amazing views of sunset and some swimming fun concluded a perfect holiday. Thanks Igor and Mettafloat team!”

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10.Sunset Clear Kayak or Paddleboard in Orlando

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Spend about two hours on spring-fed Lake Ivanhoe, one mile from downtown Orlando. Choose a paddleboard, clear board, clear single kayak, or clear tandem kayak. Guides such as Rick and Sunny help beginners, families, and dogs enjoy a calm sunset outing.

“Kayak was good comfortable..we are doing it for first time and guides - Rick & Sunny help alot they are very friendly and Helpful It was bedt experience..”

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11.Orlando: Clear Kayak and Paddleboard 2-Hour Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 26 reviews · 2 hours · from $45

Meet Epic Paddle Adventures at Lake Ivanhoe, choose a clear single or two-person kayak or paddleboard, and set off for two self-guided hours across three connected lakes. You’ll get a short lesson, safety gear, and a dry bag before enjoying city views, wildlife, and a route that is hard to lose.

“We were not sure about this activity, but it was fantastic, 3 lakes to sail round all 7 of us really enjoyed it and to get a photo album at the end was the icing on the cake”

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12.Dolphin and Manatee Clear Kayak or Paddleboard Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75

Meet Epic Paddle Adventures at Kiwanis Island Park for a two-hour guided kayak or paddleboard trip. Choose a clear single or two-person kayak, or a SUP, and watch for dolphins, manatees, stingrays, birds, fish, and horseshoe crabs. Sunset tours add bright LED lights below your vessel.

“TJ was awesome very informative and personable . I would highly recommend him. He knew a lot of information about the local wildlife”

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13.Transparent kayak and stand up paddle rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 17 reviews · from $7Best value

At Crystal Kayak in Amed, choose a transparent two-person kayak or a stand-up paddleboard for one hour on the sea. You stay dry while looking down at coral and marine life. No swimming skills are needed, and the fishing town, black-sand beach, shops, and Amed Salt Factory are close by.

“An unforgettable experience! Thank you for this amazing experience! We loved paddling through peaceful places, far from the crowds, while watching turtles in their natural habitat. I would 100% recommend this activity to anyone who wants to discover Amed. Well done, David!”

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14.Orlando: LED Night Glow Clear Kayak or Paddleboard Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 15 reviews · 2 hours · from $75

Meet your English-speaking Epic Paddle Adventures guide at Lake Ivanhoe, near downtown Orlando. Choose a clear kayak or LED paddleboard, set your light color, and glide across calm, spring-fed water for two hours. Guides such as Bryce, Savannah, and Mike have helped first-time paddlers enjoy the outing.

“Bryce and Savannah were friendly and helpful guides. Fun adventure!”

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15.Date Night LED Glow Clear Kayak or Paddleboard & Champagne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $80

Choose a glowing clear kayak or paddleboard for a two-hour evening on Orlando’s spring-fed lakes. Guides such as Bryce, Mike, Anna, Bob, and Pam help first-timers, serve sparkling wine, and take photos. Pick a sunset session or paddle beneath the stars.

“We really enjoyed our date night kayak tour with Mike. He was really funny and told us facts about the lake. He poured our champagne which was delicious and turned the LED lights on when it got dark so we saw cool plants under the water. It was really peaceful but fun going against the wind and would love to go on one of his other tours!”

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