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The 15 most popular kayak & paddleboard tours in Miami, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who you book it through.
Paddle by kayak or SUP to Sandspur Island for close raccoon encounters, mangrove wildlife spotting, and included snacks and drinks in North Miami.
Most Popular“Excellent tour, Sean was great! Went with my 11 yo. The mangroves were fun to explore and learn about wildlife and the raccoon experience was so cool!”
Paddle a Miami mangrove maze by kayak or SUP, then meet Raccoon Island. Beginner training, fruit snacks, and unlimited drinks for $99.
“This is advertised as a paddle/kayak tour, however, I think you’re on land more than you’re on your SUP/Kayak. We went towards the mangroves, but only went in approx. 500 ft before turning around. It was extremely disappointing! I was hoping for a much better exploration of the mangroves! After turning around, we cut straight…”
Kayak or SUP to Sandspur Island, aka Raccoon Island, in North Miami Beach. Wildlife, photos, and fruit drinks included.
“It was a fantastic excursion, with Sean as a great guide! All the staff we came in contact with were great. If you love raccoons.. do this!!”
Kayak the Everglades mangrove tunnels on a 3-hour eco-tour with a naturalist guide, alligator chances, and wildlife spotting in the shade.
“We had a brilliant afternoon kayaking around the mangroves with Chris. He was so knowledgable and fun. Would recommend to anyone of any ability!”
Guided SUP or kayak through North Miami mangroves and the Osprey Triangle, with an island snack break and wildlife spotting chance.
“Could not have had a better time on this tour! Sean, Dylan, and Chuck were great. All super engaging and told us lots of great nature facts. Did not see a manatee but saw raccoons, birds, and sea turtles which was great!”
Paddle clear-bottom kayaks through North Miami Beach mangrove tunnels at Oleta River State Park with a small-group guide and gear included.
“Our tour guide was not very talkative or engaged with her guest actually it was boring I could of done it by myself it was very expensive not impressed.”
Paddle Miami’s city lights after dark on an LED kayak or SUP. See Brickell from the Miami River with life jackets and pros.
“Amazing Adam and Marco are excellent tour guides . Beautiful scenery. Fun tine. Peaceful. Relaxing. Great thing to do with friends.”
Guided kayak tour from Everglades City through mangrove tunnels. Naturalist spotting alligators and birds. Gear, transport, parking included.
“It was a wonderful experience, our guide Rayn was excellent. We saw aligators, lots of birds, fishes, orchids and mangroves of course. I would absolutely recommend it, time and money well spent.”
Small-group Everglades eco tour by boat, kayak, and walking on a remote barrier island beach with a certified naturalist guide.
“Dolphins playing in the wake of the boat, on both the “drive in” trip and the return trip, and the story telling of the guide Don. He was very knowledgeable and was able to answer all kinds of questions about the sea animals, birds and flora. As we were kayaking on the return trip he…”
Cruise Biscayne Bay, kayak mangrove tunnels, and visit Bird Island and Raccoon Island for wildlife sightings, snorkeling, and snacks.
“Amazing experience with the raccoons! Captain Drip and Isabella were so nice and really good tourguides! We recommend this 4 hour trip to anybody!”
Paddle through Miami mangroves on a kayak or SUP, then spend time on Sandspur Island to feed wild raccoons.
“Manatees will not be around in the summer. The kayaking trip was still very nice,. Our tour guide was just great!”
Small-group Everglades eco tour from Chokoloskee: boat spotting dolphins, kayak calm waters, and a barrier-island walk with a naturalist.
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for our Boat Captain & Kayak Guide Don McCumber. Through his descriptions of the nature and his actions in the Everglades, it was clear he loves and protects the environment. Don provided excellent service to us!”
Night paddle on the Miami River. Choose SUP or kayak from downtown, with drinks, glow gear, and easy city-light photos in 2 hours.
“Our guide was awesome. He explained everything we needed to know and gave us time to get into it. The Tour was epic, we saw so much of Miami by night and had enough time to do it in our tempo and take pictures. Even if u never done it before, u can book this…”
Beginner-friendly Miami snorkeling by SUP or kayak with mangroves, Spandspur Island, wildlife stops, snacks, and unlimited drinks.
“Adam and Ally were great! Super friendly and knowledgeable.”
Paddle or kayak through downtown Miami at night with LED-lit boats, skyline reflections, and drinks included on a private 2-hour tour.
“Such a good experience! I don’t remember our tour guides names but they were both fantastic! I would highly recommend”
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