STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING IN THE USA

The 15 Best Paddleboarding Tours in the USA

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Florida runs most of it: manatees, dolphins, mangrove tunnels and spring water clear enough to count fish through. The 15 below are priced by length, with the wildlife seasons noted.

Dolphin and Manatee Stand Up Paddleboard Tour in Daytona Beach - Circling the island and passing seven bridges
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Dolphin and Manatee Stand Up Paddleboard Tour in Daytona Beach

1.Dolphin and Manatee Stand Up Paddleboard Tour in Daytona Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,328 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $65Our pick

Join a guide from Three Brothers Boards for a gentle paddle through Daytona Beach canals, under seven bridges, around an island, and past yachts. Beginners get a lesson and can switch to a kayak if needed. Early tours offer the best odds for wildlife and cooler weather.

“We saw two dolphins! Great tour. It was a bit windy today which had made it hard for small kids but doable for almost anyone middle-school age +.”

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Raccoon Island: Exploration on SUP/Kayak - Meeting at Bill Baggs Marina without confusion
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Raccoon Island: Exploration on SUP/Kayak

2.Raccoon Island: Exploration on SUP/Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,289 reviews · 2h 30m · from $99

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”

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Dolphin, Manatee and SeaTurtle SUP Adventure Tour of St Augustine - Anastasia State Park and its tall sand dunes
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Dolphin, Manatee and SeaTurtle SUP Adventure Tour of St Augustine

3.Dolphin, Manatee and SeaTurtle SUP Adventure Tour of St Augustine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,219 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Spend about two hours on a kayak or paddleboard with guides such as Ryan, Spence, Nolan, or Todd. Paddle beside Anastasia State Park’s tall dunes, watch for dolphins, turtles, birds, and rare manatees, then enjoy views near the St. Augustine Lighthouse.

“It was a perfect weather day for an early morning kayak trip. We ended up seeing a few dolphins and Nolan was a great guide.”

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Raccoon Island: Exploration on SUP/Kayak - Meeting at Bill Baggs Marina without confusion
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Raccoon Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak

4.Raccoon Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 972 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

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…”

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Nature & Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak - Paddling the mangrove channels
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Nature & Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak

5.Nature & Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 816 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $99

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.”

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Guided Island EcoTour: CLEAR/Standard Kayak, SUP - Bonita Springs - Paddling into the mangrove corridors
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Guided Island EcoTour: CLEAR/Standard Kayak, SUP – Bonita Springs

6.Guided Island EcoTour: CLEAR/Standard Kayak, SUP – Bonita Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 793 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50

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!”

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North Miami: Nature & Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak - Paddling into the Osprey Triangle mangroves
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North Miami: Nature & Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak

7.North Miami: Nature & Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 562 reviews · 4 hours · from $99

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”

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New Smyrna Dolphin and Manatee Kayak and SUP Adventure Tour - The wildlife search, from dolphins to manatees
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New Smyrna Dolphin and Manatee Kayak and SUP Adventure Tour

8.New Smyrna Dolphin and Manatee Kayak and SUP Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 457 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

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 .”

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Clear Kayak or Paddleboard Manatee Adventure - What you may see from the water
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Clear Kayak or Paddleboard Manatee Adventure

9.Clear Kayak or Paddleboard Manatee Adventure

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

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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Private Stand Up Paddle Boarding Tour in Turtle Town, Maui - Learning to stand before searching for turtles
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Private Stand Up Paddle Boarding Tour in Turtle Town, Maui

10.Private Stand Up Paddle Boarding Tour in Turtle Town, Maui

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 293 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $169

Paddle Turtle Town with guides Aqua or Sky on a private two-hour morning tour. Learn SUP basics, look for turtles, coral, fish, and rare monk seals, hear about Maui’s culture and geology, and receive digital photos afterward.

“Truly enjoyed the experience of paddle boarding for the first time! Beautiful scenery, spotted turtles up close, and Aqua the instructor was the best!!”

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Sassy’s Silver Springs Kayak and Paddleboard Tours - Launching at Silver River
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Sassy’s Silver Springs Kayak and Paddleboard Tours

11.Sassy’s Silver Springs Kayak and Paddleboard Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

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…”

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Haleiwa River Paddle Board Rental with Blue Planet Adventure Co. - Starting beside Rainbow Bridge in Haleiwa
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Haleiwa River Paddle Board Rental with Blue Planet Adventure Co.

12.Haleiwa River Paddle Board Rental with Blue Planet Adventure Co.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 215 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Rent a stable stand-up paddleboard or single kayak from Blue Planet Adventure Co. and explore Haleiwa’s Anahulu River at your own pace. The private launch area makes getting on the water easy. Staff members such as Julie, Elena, Cree, Tyler, and Max have helped beginners get started.

“Amazing spot, great people. Saw lot of turtles and very beautiful scenery. The shop owners are very easy going and accommodating”

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Wildlife Refuge Manatee, Dolphin & Mangrove Kayak or Paddleboarding Tour! - Meeting at Haulover Canal in Mims
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Wildlife Refuge Manatee, Dolphin & Mangrove Kayak or Paddleboarding Tour!

13.Wildlife Refuge Manatee, Dolphin & Mangrove Kayak or Paddleboarding Tour!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · from $52

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!!”

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Dolphin and Manatee Kayak and SUP Adventure Tour of Cocoa Beach - What you may see in the refuge
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Dolphin and Manatee Kayak and SUP Adventure Tour of Cocoa Beach

14.Dolphin and Manatee Kayak and SUP Adventure Tour of Cocoa Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 194 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

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!”

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Florida Bioluminescent Kayak & Paddle Board Adventure - Arriving at Kiwanis Island Park
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Florida Bioluminescent Kayak & Paddle Board Adventure

15.Florida Bioluminescent Kayak & Paddle Board Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)

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”

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