Top Naples Kayaking Tours

Get an up-close view of Florida’s spectacular, coastal mangrove forests—and enjoy an active way to explore—on this kayaking or paddleboarding tour. Pick from multiple tour times, head to the departure point, and meet your guide: after an introduction to your kayak or paddleboard, you’ll hit the water. Paddle through mangrove tunnels, have the chance to spot wildlife like dolphins and manatees, and learn more about the forests from your guide.

The Estero Bay Estuary is one of the largest natural-state estuaries in southwest Florida—ideal for kayaking if you have the gear and know-how. This small-group kayaking and paddle board tour travels the channels and mangrove tunnels around Big Hickory. Explore the nature preserve’s beaches and mangrove tunnels, while keeping an eye out for dolphins, manatees and other wildlife.

Kayak at your own pace, as you enjoy one of the best locations in SWFL to kayak and enjoy our beautiful eco system. Bring your family, friends and pets along for the ride. Explore a secluded beach with awesome shelling, mangrove tunnels, and pristine water ways. Most days you will have a Dolphin experience, and many days during season you will see Manatees, everyday you will see some sort of wonderful wildlife our eco system harbors. CLEAR KAYAKS: Clears do not operate as singles, these are tandems only! Which requires you to book for two people minimum. The water clarity in the Gulf of Mexico is highly variable. For the best conditions book on non-windy days and a timeslot with an incoming tide. If the water is murky it is due to a host of variables such as, high winds, outgoing tides, and storms.

Kayaking is a fantastic way to explore the waterways around Naples and this tour gives you the opportunity to experience it in a unique way. Not only will you paddle out on a clear kayak to watch the sunset, but on your return, your guide will turn on the LED lights and let your kayaks glow as you paddle back to the launch point.

Experience the natural beauty and marine life of Southwest Florida up-close with a CLEAR kayak! Don't just take our word on what an awesome tour this is... see our TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards... Paddle Naples' tours are in the top 10% of all worldwide tours! Our Five-Star guided eco-tours and rentals take you through Estero Bay and the Gulf of Mexico’s most incredible paddling routes... including mangrove tunnels, secluded beaches, and prime shelling areas! This is prime habitat for dolphins (year round) and manatees (mostly warm water months). We use top quality standard kayaks and paddleboards that are comfortable and easy to paddle. We have CLEAR paddleboards too, and HOBIE pedal kayaks if needed. Complementary photos included! Looking for something truly unique? Try our CLEAR Kayak Sunset Glow Tour. We will paddle to a secluded beach for shelling until sunset, then we turn on the colorful underwater LED lights and have a great time paddling back!

Come join us for a once in a lifetime experience as we paddle down the pristine waterways of Bonita Springs and get an up close encounter with some of the most amazing wildlife that Florida has to offer including, Dolphins, Manatees, Sea Turtles, Bald Eagles, Large Pink Spoonbills, Live Conchs and Starfish and much more! Because we have had the pleasure of offering over 50,000 tours over the last 15 years in Florida we have became Florida's Trusted Name in Adventure Tours. We have been featured on many national Television shows including recently being featured on the Travel Channel. This year we were even awarded the Top 10% of all experiences in the WORLD by Trip Advisor! Let our over 17 years of knowledge and experience make amazing memories to last a lifetime on your trip to Bonita Springs. Book now, our tours fill up fast!!

Go kayaking in the Rookery Bay Reserve on a half-day tour from Naples that is led by a local biologist guide. Learn about the wildlife and ecosystem of this stunning part of the Ten Thousand Islands in southwest Florida as you paddle through mangrove tunnels, mudflats, and oyster reefs. Look for birds and marine life such as sea stars, dolphins, large snails, and possibly even manatees.

Settle into a clear tandem kayak on this sunset paddle around the secluded beaches near Fort Myers. Glide through mangroves to a quiet shelling beach, before watching the sun set from the water. As darkness falls, multicolor LED lights switch on beneath each kayak so you can spot the marine life below.

Have a kayak adventure around the mangroves near Naples and Marco Island. Led by a naturalist, you’ll safely explore the famous mangrove tunnels and look for dolphins and manatee while your guide shares fascinating information and funny jokes. Enjoy the comfort of your own kayak (unless you’re with a child, who will join you in a tandem) and receive free photos taken by your guide.

Explore Florida on a 2-hour journey through the enchanting Mangrove Tunnels of Marco Island in a Hobie kayak with pedals. Discover the untouched beauty of nature as you glide through and under the magnificent tunnels. These top-notch kayaks are the easiest to handle, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the experience without the fatigue of paddling. Get ready to create unforgettable memories in this magical place.

Discover the sights and marine life of Naples on a sightseeing cruise. You have the opportunity to see birds, dolphins, and, season permitting, manatees. The cruise also takes you past the area’s top mansions, Keewaydin Island, and more. Relax and learn about local history, wildlife, and celebrity real estate during on board commentary. It’s the perfect time to take unobstructed photographs of the city and its natural surroundings.

Paddle the waters of the Naples coastline on a paddleboard or kayak while you try your luck at spotting some local wildlife with the help of a guide. Not only are you in with a chance of seeing manatees and dolphins, but sea turtles, bald eagles, and pelicans too. Take in the area’s beautiful scenery from the water and dive into the adventure.

Experience the natural beauty and marine life of Southwest Florida up-close! Don't just take our word on what an awesome tour this is... see our TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards for 2022-2023-2024! Paddle Naples' tours are in the top 10% of all worldwide tours! Our Five-Star guided tour takes you through the channels of Big Hickory Island out to a semi-secluded beach on Gulf of Mexico. We use top quality standard kayaks and paddleboards that are comfortable and easy to paddle. Looking for something truly unique? Try our CLEAR Kayak Sunset Glow Tour. We will paddle out to the beach for shelling until sunset, then we turn on the colorful underwater LED lights and have a great time paddling back!

Explore the waters around Bonita Springs in your own Hobie kayak on this group tour. Travel through lush mangrove tunnels, navigate Big Hickory Island's scenic estuary, and visit a private beach to look out for wild dolphins, manatees, and coastal birds. Your guide will help you get the best photographs of you, your family, and the wildlife, free of charge.

Get out and explore the Everglades without having to haul your own kayak on a small-group kayaking eco-tour. Spend time winding through sleepy creeks and under mangrove canopies, getting up-close views of resident herons, alligators, ducks, otters and more. With a professional naturalist guide, learn kayaking technique and enjoy exploring this unusual wetlands setting.

Experience the beauty and diversity of Florida's Everglades on a kayak tour. Join a small group and paddle through mangrove forests in search of local wildlife. During the winter months, manatees can be spotted congregating in the cooler waters of deep canals. You can also observe other animals like river otters, alligators, and several bird species during your tour.

Set sail on this beautifully appointed Catamaran, "Cool Beans", and start making lasting memories! Cool Beans Cruises is the perfect way to see SW Florida, By Water! Choose from a 2.5 hr. Day-Sail or a 2 hr. Champagne Sunset Cruise. With quick access to the Gulf of Mexico, you will experience true sailing with limited motoring. A stop for a swim to a secluded pristine beach for shelling can be part of the Day Sail Only(weather permitting). Keep your cameras ready to capture a photo of the local wildlife to see along the way! Cool Beans Catamaran will accommodate up to 20 passengers. PRICE INCLUDES SODA, WATER, BEER, & WHITE WINE . A CHAMPAGNE TOAST AT SUNSET IS INCLUDED FOR THE SUNSET CRUISE. Please note that parties of 7 or more, an 18% gratuity is added to our base price and is due and payable to the Captain. Also available is our 25 Ft .Pontoon, Lil' Beans! Perfect for up close eco/nature /shelling and island hopping. Book a Private tour for a group for up to 6 guests

Join owner and guide Mike on a LED HOBIE GLOW ADVENTURE!!! Our Hobie Pedal Mirage Drives and their powerful LED lighting make our sunset kayak tour unique. Whether you choose to paddle or pedal, your experience will be epic, and allow you to effortlessly go through currents, go further, and see more. The LED glow lights not only highlight the mangrove eco system but make the experience very exciting. Southwest Florida Sunsets are breath taking, as you travel to the beach to watch the sunset, we will search for Dolphins and Manatees, and navigate mangrove tunnels. When we return from the sunset, the LEDs will light your way in an special way.

Explore Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Naples on an ecotour by kayak. Following a guide, you'll paddle across the waters of the bay, part of the Ten Thousand Islands, for an up-close look at the mangrove forest. Watch for birds and other marine life on this tour suitable for beginner and advanced kayakers.

Suitable for families, time-sensitive adventurers, and wildlife enthusiasts, this private kayak safari tour through the Everglades offers a glimpse into three distinct ecosystems in one trip. Experience the beauty of Southwest Florida as you glide through mangrove tunnels and spot diverse wildlife in its natural habitat. Expert guides will lead you to hidden gems, from cypress trees draped in Spanish moss to alligators basking in the sun.

Join SWFL's only active local biologist guides for an adventure through the Rookery Bay Reserve at the start of the 10,000 islands on the #1 Kayaking Tour in the USA (USAToday)! Paddle to beautiful mangrove tunnels, teeming mudflats, and intricate oyster reefs while searching for amazing wildlife like sea stars, large snails, birds, dolphin and manatee! FREE HD PHOTOGRAPHY of you and your family exploring this beautiful area is provided on every adventure. Single Kayaks are provided for all paddlers. For children under 12 contact us directly. Perfect for the first-time paddler and the pro. Get out and explore the calm backwaters of Southwest Florida with Naples and Marco Island's only biologist guides! Book your tour today! PLEASE ARRIVE 30 MINUTES BEFORE LAUNCH TIME. Additional availabilities, tandem kayaks, children's tickets (under 12), boat tours, and additional kayak tours including sunset tours are available for reservation by phone or website only. Call to reserve!

If you are looking to see a manatee in a kayak this is best location and the best chance to see the elusive manatee in a kayak. We are only one of two outfitters that go on the unique route in search for the manatees giving it more solitude the other rivers while paddling thru the maze of sawgrass prairies and mangrove tunnels. At the end of the trip we will spend around a half an hour looking for alligators and manatees in the port of the isle canal. The manatees love this area because of the warmer water. We are the only company in Florida to have the "triple crown" of the Permits in Everglades, Naples and Marco Island. Our small group size, best tour choices, most comfortable kayaks and the best guides in the industry have led the "Golden Standard" of this kayak industry for the last 17 years.

The Florida Everglades is one of only two everglade systems in the world. Experience this abundant ecosystem by kayak during this half-day excursion. Join a small group and paddle through the mangrove forests to observe local wildlife including alligators, turtles, and several bird species. While you paddle, learn about conservation efforts from your naturalist guide.