Raccoon Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak
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Miami, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Get out on the water and discover the ecosystem around Osprey Nature Preserve by kayak or stand-up paddleboard with this small-group guided tour to Sandspur Island, commonly known as Raccoon Island. Meet your guide, board your kayak or paddleboard, then paddle out to the island, while learning about the wildlife in the area. Includes snacks and non-alcoholic drinks.
- Kayak or stand-up paddleboard to Raccoon Island in North Miami
- Includes all equipment, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages
- Explore the island and swim at your own pace
- Enjoy a more personal experience with a small group
What's Included
- Kayak/ Stand Up Paddleboard and safety equipment
- SnacksFresh fruit and light snacks are included
- Soda/PopGatorade, sodas and water
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 10800 Collins Ave, Miami, FL 33128, USA
Arrive at Bill Bird Marina, you will see a blue building. Turn left and you will see a floating dock on the left hand side (DO NOT go inside the office, DO NOT go all the way down the marina.) PLEASE ARRIVE 30 Min BEFORE TO ENSURE YOU FIND LOCATION
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Sandspur Island
1 hour âą Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Elizabeth_F
Very fun and unique experience! Loved seeing the raccoons up close and doing a quick paddle through mangroves. The paddle is pretty short, good for new kayakers as well as experienced ones. Dylan, Francis, and Captain Chuck were great. All were very knowledgeable about local wildlife and good kayak instructors. I would definitely recommend this tour to those who want to see Raccoon Island and paddle on Biscayne Bay.
Reviews
4.9
based on 1,350 reviews
Bram_J, Jun 2026
Well worth it...tour guides were amazing and couldn't have been more helpful..thanks guys. I cannot recommend this anymore..MUST DO!!
Kirsty_P, Jun 2026
Great day , raccoons were so cute when we eventually found them! We saw some babies too!
Smoothly run and organised
Caitlin_C, Jun 2026
Awesome experience, wasnât given the option to paddleboard though despite it being listed as an option.
Amanda_M, Jun 2026
Sean and Devon were fantastic, Loved Raccoon Island!! Had fun kayaking through the mangroves and to the islands.
A few notes for others - Pick up is a little confusing, boat arrives at 9am so wonât see it waiting as a guide. Would recommend jandals, crocs etc not sneakers as donât wear anything for kayaking only need on the island.
Steven_B, Jun 2026
Explored the mangroves, a couple islands, and swam. Great way to spend an afternoon. Devon and Kelsey told us about the natural environment and waterways. The pickup dock is shared so there are no signs, but it is indeed the first floating dock about 200ft left of the marina docks.
Stacy_T, Jun 2026
We did the tour with our 3 teens. We all had a blast!! Super calm water and the kayaking was the right speed for us. Beautiful day and lots of raccoons to visit! Alejandra was a fabulous guide!!
Christine_C, May 2026
The boat was easy to find, good directions. The kayaking was not difficult or too arduous for a fun day. Good amount of time to walk on the Raccoon Island (Sandspur Island), but a little hard to find them so we did not see as many as some of the other people. They provided fresh cut watermelon which was great, and bottled water for us. The raccoons did not want any more watermelon, someone in our group had chickpea cheese puffs and the raccoons really liked those. The tour guides Frances, Jaden, and Juan provided good information and kept everyone safe. Overall an enjoyable trip!
Chelsey_W, May 2026
This was awesome! I mainly went to see the raccoons but we also got a tour of the mangroves which was beautiful!! Then kayaked over to raccoon island where my expectations were exceeded! Highly recommend!
audrey_l, May 2026
It was so much fun. Perfect time to explore.
The kayaking was the prefect amount and the crew Adam and Cody were super friendly.
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Mackenzi_P, May 2026
Sean and Jose were great! Sean was a knowledgeable and friendly guide. I would recommend this trip to others
Michele_D, May 2026
Thank you, Sean! This was such a fun day trip, we loved seeing the raccoons and kayaking the mangroves!
Amy_C, May 2026
If you're a first timer, the kayak isn't as intimidating as you may think. They have water proof pouches and ponchos for sale on the boat in case you need one. Adam, Frances and Devin made sure we had a heart experience. They provided water and fruit during the excursion. Once we reached raccoon Island, we were able to venture off on our own. You can bring fruit and water for the raccoons if you're lucky enough to encounter them. Definitely worth the trip.
Megan_W, May 2026
Great day kayaking and visiting raccoon island. I was solo, and was, luckily, able to kayak with another solo guest. It was more kayaking than I realized. But I had a great time. Jose, Adam, and Francis. We probably only saw about 6 raccoons, but another couple had done it 3 times and said they usually see a lot more. We did see a nest with babies đ„°
mary_c, May 2026
You will get some exercise! We saw radon an iguanas lizards and snakes! The guides were all very helpful and sweet
Kitana_B, May 2026
Sean was absolutely amazing! Such a fun tour and heâs so knowledgeable. Would recommend for anyone. Must do in Miami
Natalie_A, May 2026
We had a wonderful time! The guides were super helpful, they were quick to answer the phone and provided answers to any questions we had. We had a great time kayaking through the mangroves and saw a lot more wildlife than we thought we would. Adam, Frances, and Devon were great! We would definitely do it again!
Kathy_R, Apr 2026
Saw so many raccoons! Loved that there were drinks for us!!!! The mangrove was so cool also!!!!!!!!!
Valentina_M, Apr 2026
This was an amazing experience! We were able to spot the raccoons and it was special. Thank you to Oscar, Adam and Shawn for taking us out!
Kennedy_P, Apr 2026
Ashley Angie and Chuck were great - the music to kick off the boat ride was fun and energetic, they helped us feel safe kayaking for the first time, and were able to take us to the area with the most raccoons. Only bummer was that there were so many people on the island that we didnât get to interact much with the raccoons. Note that the kayaking isnât too strenuous but is still an arm workout to mentally prep for. Kayaking through the trees was probably my favorite part though cause it was really pretty.
ChiJui_C, Mar 2026
We had an incredible time on the Tiki boat! Captain Mike made the boat ride smooth and enjoyable, while our guides Dylan and Isabella were fantastic.
Dylan was our lead guide and did a phenomenal jobâhe explained every detail of the tour and was extremely helpful in teaching us how to kayak. We felt very well-guided the whole time. The trip to Sandspur Island (Raccoon Island) was a highlight; we loved learning about the local nature and finally getting to meet the "furry friends" on the island. Highly recommend this team for a great day on the water!
Ulea_S, Mar 2026
Liam and Dylan were great! Everyone who worked there was so nice and helpful and really made the experience better. The raccoons were so cute and bashful at first but then let you pet them. Amazing experience!
Carly_J, Mar 2026
This was perfect. Parking was free, they texted us before we arrived to make sure we got to the right place. Our tour guides, Alejandra and âTony Montanaâ were extremely knowledgeable and we learned a lot about the eco systems. I didnât realize this tour included a jaunt through the mangrove forests, and wow, that was an excellent addition to this trip. Tony also knew where to find the raccoons on the island, and Alejandra was able to point out many fish to us, including pufferfish, a baby barracuda, and a huge hermit crab. Our boat driver Matt was hilarious!
Rachel_M, Mar 2026
Thanks to Matthew, Francis and Adam for a fun trip. The kayaking was straight forward (it was a beautiful calm day) although we had some people on our group who struggled which meant there was a lot of hanging around which was frustrating. Enjoyed the trip round the mangroves. The raccoons werenât quite as plentiful as Iâd hoped but there were adorable and enjoyed the cat food more than the fruit!
Colton_C, Mar 2026
Alejandra, Tony, and captain Matthew were perfect tour guides. It's an incredible time. Expect a kayak workout.
Jamie_N, Mar 2026
I booked this for my daughter's 10th birthday. We had so much fun! Adam and Sean were great guides and made sure everyone had fun. We enjoyed the racoons very much. If you are looking for a fun experience this one is it!
Livian_L, Mar 2026
Shawn and Adam are awesome guidesïŒ me and my friend got lost on the raccoon island and it was Shawn who found us and took us back, so warm!
Y_B, Mar 2026
Kayaking and island were great. Be sure to bring a treat for the raccoons. They really seemed to enjoy cat treats. Go as early as possible the later in the day the more people.
Amanda_W, Mar 2026
It was a fun little trip but donât expect to be bombarded with racoons. I was a little disappointed there isnât more on the island. Our tour guides were great (alijandra and I forgot the other one) very knowledgeable and interactive.
Joe_M, Mar 2026
Boat to an offshore site. Kayak around island and mangroves. Kayak to Racoon Island and feed the creatures. Kayak back to offshore boat. Guides and crew members are very helpful. Our crew was Adam, Matthew and Sean. Nice guys!
Emily_O, Mar 2026
Great crew, any sunny & warm day on the water is wonderful but the activity itself was underwhelming, crowded and not worth the roughly $100/pp. And, in retrospect it should have occurred to me raccoons are primarily nocturnal.
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