KAYAK TRIPS IN THE USA
Clear hulls over spring water, glow paddles after dark and long island loops with a guide. These 15 compare price, distance and which ones run on a moon calendar.
Join SoFlo Water Adventures for a 150-minute kayak or SUP trip from Bill Baggs Marina. Guides such as Francis, Tony, Alejandra, Ashley, and Sean lead you through mangroves and Biscayne Bay to Sandspur Island, where you can swim, take photos, and see friendly raccoons.
“Awesome little experience in Miami! The guide is very fun and knowledgeable! Just a bit on the high side of the price value ratio”
From 10800 Collins Ave, you’ll take a boat to the kayak launch, paddle through mangroves, then cross to Raccoon Island. Guides such as Angie, Tony, Alejandra, Sean, and Liam explain the local wildlife before you explore, swim, and meet the island’s famous raccoons.
“Me and my son was visiting Miami for only few days so I was looking something different to do as we didn’t really had much time but wanted to have some sort of experience. It was an amazing day and we had a wonderful time. Our tour guide Liam was great and very knowledgeable. Kayaking was really easy and fun. Stop at Racoon island was definitely much more what we expected. Was really great to see and feed some of the racoons that made experience really enjoyable. It is definitely one of the things that worth paying money for. We got caught in a bit of rain but that just…”
Meet at Venetian Marina, choose a kayak or SUP, and follow your guide by boat and paddleboard through Miami’s mangroves toward Raccoon Island. Guides such as Sean, CJ, Tony, and Alejandra help beginners get started. Expect wildlife, swimming, fruit, and included drinks.
“Only about an hour and a half of this tour is spent in the kayaks, and we weren’t even given the option to try stand-up paddle boards. The tour was a nice time but definitely not what I had signed up for or expected.”
Paddle Naples takes you through mangrove passages, Estero Bay, and Gulf waters near Big Hickory Island. Choose a standard kayak, CLEAR kayak, or SUP, then look for dolphins, birds, fish, and warm-season manatees. Guides such as Hannah, Nick, Victoria, and Zach add local insight, shell lessons, and helpful paddling tips.
“Our group of six ranged in age from 12 to 81. Guide, Nick, was friendly, helpful, and very knowledgeable about the area and wildlife we saw. We had plenty of time to take in the beautiful sites and explore. No manatees in December (best in July this far south), but the time on the water was time well spent!”
Meet your guide at Venetian Marina, choose a kayak or paddleboard, and follow calm waterways through the Osprey Triangle mangroves. Expect basic instruction, wildlife sightings, an island break with fruit and drinks, and time to swim or snorkel. Guides such as Sean, Isabella, and Tony are praised for friendly, careful instruction.
“We did kayaking on the river in Miami beach, it was super fun and cool. Our guides Francis, Adam and Jenna were awesome. We saw the bird island and the raccoon island too! I recommend”
Meet your guide at Divito Park for a two-hour kayak or SUP outing through New Smyrna’s waterways. All gear is included, and guides such as Michael, Spencer, Fletcher, and Mike share local wildlife facts while looking for dolphins, manatees, turtles, birds, and conchs.
“Not enough single kayaks !! No dolphins or manatees . Guide was ok . Did not care for the whole experience .”
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”
Paddle a kayak or paddleboard along Silver River with guides such as Brad, Sassy, Maria, Carrie, or Pipi. The roughly 2.5-hour trip includes boats, paddles, life vests, dry bags, wildlife stories, and photos. Manatees, alligators, turtles, fish, and birds are possible sightings.
“We had the best time on our kayak tour of Silver Springs with Brad! His passion for manatees and the local wildlife is absolutely contagious — you can tell he truly loves what he does. Brad was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing so many interesting facts throughout the tour while keeping everything fun and relaxed. He went above and beyond to make sure everyone felt comfortable, and even took amazing photos and videos of us along the way so we could just enjoy the experience. His kindness and enthusiasm made the whole day unforgettable. This was honestly one of the best guided tours we’ve ever been on. We can’t recommend Brad highly…”
Paddle a kayak or standup paddleboard through the Indian River and Mosquito Lagoon near Cocoa Beach. Guides such as Noah, Logan, Katie, and Mike point out manatees, dolphins, birds, alligators, comb jellies, and horseshoe crabs. The small-group tour lasts about 90 minutes and includes equipment and photos.
“Great experience. Noah, the tour guide was great, very knowledgeable. Lots of Manatees, birds, dolphin, more. Awesome experience!!”
Spend about two hours kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding near Cocoa Beach with guides such as Riley, Jack, or Christian. You’ll explore the Banana River Manatee Refuge and Thousand Islands Conservation Area, with chances to see dolphins, manatees, spoonbills, storks, and more.
“Riley was awesome! We hand so much fun and he shared a lot of great information. We went on the 10:30 tour and it was so great. He also brought us to the rope swing, which I took full advantage of! We saw both dolphins and manatees!”
Choose a stable kayak or stand-up paddleboard and spend about 1 hour 45 minutes on the Indian River lagoon with guides such as Nate, Jeff, or Jess. Summer brings glowing dinoflagellates, while winter brings bioluminescent comb jellies, stars, and nocturnal wildlife.
“This was absolutely amazing! Our tour guide Jeff was awesome , super informative and such a pleasure to be around . If you love nature, this is definitely the place for you”
Starting at Mother’s Beach, you’ll learn basic paddling and safety skills before heading through Marina del Rey’s main channel by single or double kayak or paddleboard. Guides such as Walker and Tristan point out sea lions, birds, boats, and other marine life during this relaxed two-hour outing.
“Had a great time on the water. Tristan was an excellent tour guide. Thanks for the memories.”
Choose a standard kayak, CLEAR kayak, or paddleboard and set your own course from Big Hickory Island. Paddle through mangroves, reach secluded beaches, and watch for dolphins, birds, stingrays, and manatees. Staff explain the map and equipment before you head out.
“Great option. Clear tandem kayaks are pretty nice. We had a beautiful day and found 2 dolphins in our way.”
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!!”
Paddle a kayak or SUP through Miami’s mangroves and open lagoon waters to Sandspur Island, also called Raccoon Island. Guides such as Sean, Ashley, Adam, Alejandra, and Tony share local nature facts while you watch for birds, dolphins, crabs, fish, and possibly manatees. Fresh watermelon and other fruit are served.
“Racoon island was amazing, we sailed through mangrove forests to see so many cute raccoons, we feed them and give them water. I really liked the guide Sean, he took care of each member of the team, told interesting stories and joked, which raised everyone's spirits!”
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