Top Clearwater Kayaking Tours

Explore the Anclote River on a guided kayak eco tour with a small group. Follow your wildlife expert guide as you paddle through the mangroves, keeping an eye out for wildlife such as dolphins, manatees, and bald eagles. Learn about the unique ecosystem and stop at the historic Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks along the way.

Escape the crowded group tours and experience Clearwater from the water on a more personal island adventure. Paddle across the beautiful Intracoastal Waterway to a secluded spoil island, where you’ll have time to explore, search for shells, play beach games, relax and enjoy your favorite music. Along the way, keep an eye out for dolphins, manatees and other local wildlife that frequently call these waters home. Our comfortable, stable kayaks make the trip enjoyable for both first-time and experienced paddlers. With a relaxed pace, personalized experience and plenty of island time, this isn’t just a kayak tour — it’s a chance to experience Clearwater like a local.

Explore the canals and shores of Clearwater under the stars as you embark on a nocturnal adventure. Paddle in clear kayaks with LED lights that illuminate the surroundings so you can see underwater. With your local guide in the lead, you’ll travel through mangroves and search for wildlife such as dolphins, birds, and manatees. The highlight is feeding the fish—a unique and exciting experience.

Paddle around Clearwater Beach with the help of a guide to help you spot some amazing local wildlife as you soak up the sights of the sea. Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins and manatees from your transparent kayak while your CPR and first-aid-trained tour leader helps you make memories to last a lifetime.

Experience Clearwater from a new perspective as you paddle across bright turquoise water in a completely see-through kayak. This tour brings you closer to wildlife encounters that feel authentic. Dolphins often cruise through the harbor, rays move quietly along the shallow flats, and pelicans and herons perch along the water's edge. With a marine wildlife expert leading the way, you'll learn fun facts and discover the ecosystem in a way that feels natural and engaging. A stop at a boat-only bird preserve island offers space to explore, wade in the shallows, and take in sweeping views of the Intracoastal and Clearwater's signature blue waters. This tour covers open water and offers a satisfying workout — guests should be comfortable with moderate physical activity and sustained paddling. With small group sizes and personalized guiding, this experience stays friendly and welcoming for families, couples, and outdoor explorers who are ready to get out and move.

Take a daytime or evening cruise around Clearwater, Florida aboard the Calypso Queen. A lunch or dinner buffet, as well as an open bar featuring rum punch, wine, and beer, is included. A full bar and dessert available for purchase. The evening cruise includes a DJ and dancing.

Leave our launch with your guide before the sun has set. Navigate through the mangroves and the shallows as you witness the surrounding ecosystems transition from day to night, a time when the wildlife is most active. You will arrive at a bridge and wait as you hear the bats under the bridge getting louder and louder. Then watch as they depart their home, sometimes a handful sometimes over a hundred, depending on weather conditions. Paddle back as the night sky gets darker and your guide will talk you through some of the visible constellations.

Experience the water like never before on this glowing nighttime kayaking adventure! Paddle across the water in a vibrant LED-lit clear kayak, lighting up the water beneath you as you glide under the evening sky. Customize your kayak with your favorite color or switch to a dazzling light show that creates an unforgettable atmosphere on the water. Whether you choose to paddle solo or share a tandem kayak, this experience is perfect for couples, families, and friends alike. Keep an eye out for local wildlife and peaceful nighttime scenery as your expert guide leads the way, ensuring a safe, fun, and memorable journey!

Get out on the water and get a glimpse into the creatures of the deep, all without actually getting in the water thanks to a clear kayak. This Tarpon Springs tour takes you from the waters around Craig Park, the heart of the city, into the Spring Bayou where manatees await. Your guide will tell you about the history of the area, including why so many manatees appear in these waterways during the winter months.

Experience Clearwater Beach like never before on a guided clear kayak tour! Paddle through the sparkling turquoise waters and explore the scenic waterways in a completely transparent kayak, offering unparalleled views of the underwater world. This is a family-friendly adventure is perfect for all skill levels. Keep an eye out for dolphins, manatees, and other fascinating marine life as you journey from the dock area to a beautiful sandbar. Our knowledgeable guides will share intriguing stories about the local ecology, wildlife, and the history of Clearwater Beach, making this an unforgettable experience.

Experience a once in a lifetime opportunity of kayaking with Manatees. Start at our launch then paddle past the historic Sponge Docks, learning about the area's unique history. Then, enter the mangroves and learn all about their important role as part of Florida's coastal ecosystems. Float into the freshwater spring to join the Manatees in the warm water. Your guide will instruct you on how to safely navigate the water so you do not disturb these protected mammals. Then work your way back while the guide continues to point out wildlife along the way.

* PRICE IS PER TANDEM KAYAK FOR 2 PEOPLE! * Skip the crowded group tours and experience Clearwater from the water at your own pace. This 2.5-hour private guided kayak adventure is reserved exclusively for you and your group. We’ll paddle from North Clearwater Beach through the calm Intracoastal Waterway, passing beautiful waterfront homes, tropical scenery and local wildlife on our way to a secluded spoil island. And this isn’t 2.5 hours of nonstop paddling. Once we reach the island, you’ll have about an hour to swim, explore, relax on the beach, play games, or simply enjoy being out on the water before we make our way back. Never kayaked before? Our kayaks are the most stable in the industry. We take care everything! Your experience includes towels, cold bottled water and snacks, a Bluetooth speaker for music, beach games and a cooler—so you can show up ready to have fun. Book your private kayak tour and come experience a side of Clearwater most visitors never get to see.

Explore beautiful Tarpon Springs with this hassle-free tandem kayak tour, where your guide takes care of all your gear and navigation, so you can just enjoy the experience. Spot wildlife with your guide’s help, who makes sure you don’t miss anything. Also stop by Tarpon Springs’s Historic Sponge Docks, and make sure to bring some home for useful souvenirs.