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Robinson Preserve Mangrove Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers
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Sarasota, USA
Great choice
5+ bookings last month.
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0
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· Michael_K ·
May 2026
Great Kayak tour! Our guide was awesome , very knowledgeable. Made it a fun and informative trip. Highly recommend
· Sadie_K ·
Apr 2026
Lachlan was extremely knowledgeable and a great tour guide! He told us all about the mangroves, the birds and wildlife in the area, and was just fun to be with! We were in town for a wedding and this was a great way to spend the morning. Thank you guys for a great trip!

Overview

Discover the mangroves of Florida with the help of a guide to take you through the waterways of Robinson Preserve on this group kayaking tour. Learn all about the area from your guide and keep your eyes peeled for a chance to spot native birds, fish, and even manatees while you paddle. Your tour guide will also take you up an observation tower to take photos of the scenery.
  • Your guide is on hand to keep everyone safe and having fun
  • Sightsee and get some great exercise at the same time
  • Solo travelers are welcome
  • See a side of Florida that plenty of tourists miss

What's Included

  • Kayaks
  • Paddles
  • Life jackets
  • Dry bags

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • 840 99th St NW, Bradenton, FL 34209, USA

      Go to the Robinson Preserve South Entrance at 9th Street. When you enter the preserve, take your first right turn to go up the road to the elevated parking area where you will see the kayak launch. Your guide will meet you there. Please call 941-720-7176 with any questions.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    1

    Robinson Nature Preserve

    2 hours Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Travelers should bring their own water and snacks
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Featured review

    Debra_K
    My family and I had such a wonderful time kayaking the preserve. Lachlan was a great guide and very informative. We definitely will do it again!

    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 135 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Fun Time on Anna Marie Island

    Michael_K, May 2026
    Great Kayak tour! Our guide was awesome , very knowledgeable. Made it a fun and informative trip. Highly recommend

    Response from Host, May 2026

    Awesome!!! Thank you!!!

    Relaxing kayak tour

    Kristin_M, Apr 2026
    Nice kayaking through the preserve. Our guide was knowledgeable and helpful. Did not see much wildlife other than birds. Thankfully our guide gave us a tip of a spot we could drive to and see manatees afterwards.

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    We are happy you had a nice paddle through the preserve! We are glad you were able to use our resources to see manatees after your experience! Thank you!

    Beautiful Preserve

    Debra_K, Apr 2026
    My family and I had such a wonderful time kayaking the preserve. Lachlan was a great guide and very informative. We definitely will do it again!

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    Wonderful!!! Thank you!!!

    Lachlan was extremely...

    Sadie_K, Apr 2026
    Lachlan was extremely knowledgeable and a great tour guide! He told us all about the mangroves, the birds and wildlife in the area, and was just fun to be with! We were in town for a wedding and this was a great way to spend the morning. Thank you guys for a great trip!

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    Wonderful!!! We are so happy about your time with Lachlan in the mangroves!!! Thank you so much!!!

    Such a fun sunset activity!

    Katherine_M, Mar 2026
    We had such a great evening exploring the bay and mangroves - this company is very informative and easy to communicate with! I’m 6months pregnant and this was a perfectly safe excursion at sunset to enjoy.

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Wonderful!!! We are so happy you had a comfortable excursion at sunset!!! Thank you!!!

    This is not a strenuous...

    Stephanie_W, Feb 2026
    This is not a strenuous paddle. You can be a beginner & really enjoy this. You’ll see many different types of birds in the mangroves. Benjamin shared a lot of interesting information about the ecosystem with our group.

    Response from Host, Feb 2026

    Wonderful!!! We are glad you had a nice relaxing paddle with Ben!!! Thank you!!!

    Treat yourself to a fun experience!

    Monica_G, Feb 2026
    Such a beautiful afternoon spent exploring the mangroves! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about all the birds, fish, trees and other inhabitants.

    Response from Host, Feb 2026

    Beautiful!!! Thank you!!!

    Tom and my guide, Ben,...

    Debbie_Y, Jan 2026
    Tom and my guide, Ben, were so easy to communicate with. They confirmed with me in the morning of the tour and followed with an email confirming where to meet. Then when Ben was caught in a construction zone, he let me know his status. Ben was very passionate and knowledgeable about the birds, plants, fish, oysters, snails in the preserve. It was truly a memorable experience. I will definitely book another tour when I return. Ben also took photos for me and sent them to me at the end of our adventure.

    Response from Host, Jan 2026

    Wonderful!!! We are excited to see you next time!!! Thank you!!!

    Kayaking in the Mangroves

    Sandy_T, Mar 2025
    Lachlan was an exceptional tour guide as he was knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. We saw some wildlife and learned a lot about the mangroves and why they are important to Florida.

    Response from Host, Mar 2025

    Exceptional!!! Thank you!!!

    Best kayak trip to date...

    Jessica_H, Mar 2025
    Best kayak trip to date with the family! Highly recommend Lachlan as your tour guide if he’s available.

    Response from Host, Mar 2025

    Wow!!! Thank you so much!!!

    Great time had, for first time kayakers

    Rick_B, Mar 2025
    Our guide Ben, was great with helping us first-timers in kayaks and very knowledgeable about the mangroves and Wildlife around it we had a great time, definitely recommend this for anyone else that wants to relaxful exciting time.

    Response from Host, Mar 2025

    Awesome!!! Thrilled about your experience!!! Thank you!!!

    Tommy rocks!

    Brenda_R, Mar 2025
    Tommy was a great guide. I was totally impressed with the tour from start to finish! Thanks, Brenda (Canada)

    Response from Host, Mar 2025

    Thank you so much Brenda!!!

    Perfect afternoon

    Alisa_S, Mar 2025
    Delightful afternoon. Our guide Kinsey was friendly fun and helpful as well as knowledgeable. It was a perfect afternoon and any skill level will enjoy. Highly recommend.

    Response from Host, Mar 2025

    Amazing!!! Thank you!!!

    Ben the tour guide was...

    Kandi_J, Feb 2025
    Ben the tour guide was the best, very knowledgeable and friendly, highly recommend to anyone visiting the area.

    Response from Host, Feb 2025

    Wonderful!!! Thank you!!!

    Great Experience!

    Eldon_E, Jul 2024
    Evan was our guide and did a great job! The manager/owner contacted us before the trip and made some helpful suggestions. Then he contacted us again the morning of the trip to confirm some directions. Just a really well-done tour and experience. Definitely recommended

    Response from Host, Jul 2024

    Thank you so much!!! Thrilled about your experience!!!

    Lovely!

    Lynne_K, Apr 2024
    Tommy was very knowledgeable about the birds and wildlife. He was also very engaging. It might be wise to ask your clients about their kayak experiences in terms of length of time. Single kayakers might find the current and wind more challenging than those who are a twosome and can share their paddling.

    Response from Host, Apr 2024

    Thank you!!

    Kayaking in the mangrove

    GAYLE_D, Mar 2024
    What a great experience for our family! Tommy was an excellent guide - and made this experience one to remember - we’ll def do this again. :) Highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Response from Host, Apr 2024

    Thank you!!! Excited to have you again!!!

    We will be back!

    Jessica_C, Mar 2024
    We had a great time with Tommy at the lead. Tommy was more than accompanying, offered great customer service, is knowledgeable about the area and wildlife and just a nice guy to get to know. We will definitely be booking another tour when we are back down this way!

    Response from Host, Apr 2024

    Thank you so much!! Can't wait to have you back!!!

    Great tour!

    Martin_M, Mar 2024
    Our guide was excellent! Very knowledgeable and freindly! We will join the group in the future. FUN FUN FUN

    Response from Host, Mar 2024

    Thank you!! We can't wait to see you in the future!!!

    Perfect kayaking easy

    Pamela_M, Mar 2024
    Tommy guided us through the mangroves at Robinson Preserve. The area was beautiful and he was knowledgeable about the area and it was a fun experience. At one point we got out on a sandbar and took photos. We recommend Tommy and Florida Blue Adventures.

    Response from Host, Mar 2024

    Amazing!! Thank you so much!!

    An enjoyable way to tour the Robinson Preserve

    Diane_C, Feb 2024
    Tommy was an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide. He spotted a manatee which is uncommon in this area at this time of year. Besides guiding us around the manatee, he made sure we all spotted various birds in the area; escorted us to climb the watch tower; and helped us navigate the more challenging spots of the mangrove.

    Response from Host, Feb 2024

    So happy you had a really enjoyable time! Thank you!
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