2 Hours Kayak Eco Tour in Tarpon Springs
Recommended by 98% of travelers
Clearwater, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- 2-hour guided kayak eco tour in Tarpon Springs
- Includes use of kayak, paddle, and life jacket
- Benefit from the expertise of a wildlife expert guide
- Small group size offers a more personal experience
What's Included
- Use of the kayak, paddle and life jacket
- Snacks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 1060 N Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689, USA
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Featured review
Bernadette_B
Nice easy kayak trip with knowledgeable guide. Occasionally the guides audio would cut out, but that was a bonus feature that was extremely helpful to hear the guide Julie. Julie was a 10 out of 10-she is very passionate about the environment and wildlife.
Reviews
4.9
based on 85 reviews
Wendy_S, Apr 2026
The trip was very relaxing and enjoyable. Our guide, Julia, was very knowledgeable and made the 2 hours go by quick sharing details about the mangroves and all of the wildlife we saw. It was a perfect day on the water!
Lauree_M, Mar 2026
It was an outstanding adventure Our tour guide Albie was very knowledgeable, extremely professional realistic down to earth and extremely passionate about the area local ecosystems! Our 2 hour tour was amazing
Amber_P, Mar 2026
This was a great trip! Seen bald eagles and stingrays and learned a lot about the plants and animals in the area!
Carol_P, Mar 2026
Such a great experience. Julie is a steward of the mangroves and their in inhabitants. She helped us see a manatee mom and baby, dolphins, conches, bald eagles and so much more. This 75 year old was enchanted.
Bernadette_B, Nov 2025
Nice easy kayak trip with knowledgeable guide. Occasionally the guides audio would cut out, but that was a bonus feature that was extremely helpful to hear the guide Julie. Julie was a 10 out of 10-she is very passionate about the environment and wildlife.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your review and the feedback on the audio system even being the top of line has its technical difficulties so we appreciate your feedback on it. We have been able to remedy it with a different headset for the guide. So glad the guide gave you a great experience!
Brenda_B, Nov 2025
Expect to get your butt a little wet. Wear flop flops or water shoes. Julia was a great guide, very personable, knowledgeable, and passionate about the ecosystem! Sadly we didn't see any manatee but kinda knew we would be lucky if we did. Would recommend for the price and took about 2 hours. There is free parking at the launch site.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your feedback and the advice on what to expect kayaking definitely will get you wet and we’re glad you shared that feedback. We are glad you Julie was able to give you a great tour and of course we always do our best to find wildlife but with wild animals there is no way to predict them. We are glad you understand.
Tina_M, Nov 2025
This was a very educational tour of the area aquatic flora and fauna. I would strongly recommend this trip.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for the great review we are glad you enjoyed your trip.
Amy_B, Oct 2025
Julie our guide was so interesting and knowledgeable. I learned a ton about oyster beds and the nature we encountered along the way.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
So happy you enjoyed your tour and we look forward to seeing you again in the future!
Tamela_C, Oct 2025
Excellent Guide. Very knowledgeable. When we come back to Florida in December we will do a manatee kayak tour with the same guide Julie
Response from Host, Jan 2026
So happy to hear that we are glad to hear that you’re coming back!
Nicole_O, Sep 2025
We had a fantastic kayaking tour with Albie who was very knowledgeable about the environment.
The kayaking was at a good pace for us
Response from Host, Jan 2026
So glad you had a great time with Albie on the water!
Caroline_R, Aug 2025
Our guide was late to arrive, which meant nothing was set up. She did keep us longer at the end to make up for the very late start. She was knowledgeable but hard to hear if you were not one of the first two kayaks by her.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Please accept our deepest apologies that we didn’t meet your expectations. We do our best to be there early and have everything set up before you arrive so we can have time to move the 6 kayaks needed for your trip, although sometimes unforeseen circumstances arise. According to our paddle logger we did get on the water about 10 minutes behind which is not acceptable. We apologize and hope to get to see you back on the water so we can exceed the expectations we have set for ourselves and that you had for us. We will reach out to you personally and see what we can do to make this right.
Marissa_D, Jun 2025
Beautiful experience. Alby was super passionate and knowledgeable about the marine life and mangrove's. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for the review I know he will be glad to hear it!
Karin_G, Jun 2025
Great time, totally organized, learned tons of stuff, saw some great wild life. Julie super passionate about preserving the ecosystem and how we can help. Highly recommend, don’t have to be an expert at rowing or kayaking
Response from Host, Jun 2025
We’re so happy you had a great time and look forward to seeing you again!
John_M, May 2025
Experience wasincredibly fun. We took it at a pace that anyone maintain after two hours. I was not sore. We had a great opportunity to explore the mangroves and see wildlife. The guide was amazing. I highly recommend her. Call direct for military discount.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
So glad you had fun and (were not sore haha)😆 and yes we always honor our military and first responders. Thank you!
Maryanne_G, Apr 2025
Julie was our guide. Very knowledgeable about the area and the afternoon was very relaxing and enjoyable!!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for your stellar review we are so glad you enjoyed your afternoon with us!
Kristen_C, Apr 2025
Julie is great! She is super knowledgeable about all things flora and fauna for the region; we learned so much. She also gave great recommendations for where to stop for lunch and baked goods in the nearby Greek village. The paddling was very doable for any age (preteen and older).
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for such a flattering review! Glad you enjoyed the paddle and the food that Greek town has to offer!
Scott_D, Mar 2025
Our guide Julie was friendly and very knowledgeable - we had a great time - i was surprised how affordable the tour was
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for the review! So glad you had a great time!
Teresa_P, Mar 2025
Julie was an excellent eco tour guide! Thanks to Julie’s local fauna knowledge, we were able to enjoy being amongst friendly dolphins, flamingos, sandpipers, egrets and even tiny night bats. Also, a great shelling experience, but recommend you wear water shoes.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
So glad you had what sounds like quite the tour! It definitely sounds like an awesome adventures as well!
Rosy_I, Mar 2025
Awesome experience and very educational! Julia our guide is very knowledgeable regarding wildlife! super cool to see the area
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for the review it was a pleasure!
Nancy_D, Mar 2025
The tour was a great introduction to the ecosystem and a fun activity for all. Our group included individuals from 10 to 70+. The paddling was easy for all. We saw dolphins, rays, jumping schools of fish, oyster beds and a variety of bird life. Julie was great! Highly recommended for all.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
We loved having the group on the water and so happy that everyone had a great time!
Kenneth_L, Mar 2025
Don’t expect to see a lot of wildlife. We saw one dolphin and one mullet. It was educational learning about the type of wildlife that use the mangroves as their nursery. And it was an easy paddle, no current, no waves, lots of sun. Unfortunately, my kayak had a faulty seat support so I had a difficult time for the 2 1/2 hours without adequate support for my back. The guide noticed about a half hour before the end of the trip and provided me with a couple foam inserts to help my low back.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Ah sorry about that, we do regularly maintaint the kayaks but occassionally things happen throughout the day that we miss. Obviously we cannot control the wildlife however.
Dave_M, Sep 2024
Julie was an amazing guide. Her passion for the exo system was thrilling. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone of any skill level
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thanks for the review. Really glad you had fun with us.
Christopher_D, Jul 2024
We had a great time. We were a little nervous at first but it turned out to be a great time. Polarized sunglasses recommended.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Nice, thanks for the review.
Kelly_N, Jun 2024
Very peaceful and educational experience. Julie did an amazing job. We were able to see stingray. I’m definitely coming back.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thanks! You're welcome back any time.
Simon_L, May 2024
An enjoyable leisurely amble around the river, whilst the host pointed out the various wildlife and shared her local knowledge. Saw some mating sting rays and dolphins close up.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thanks for reviewing us. Glad you had a great time.
Chris_F, Apr 2024
Very relaxing experience. Loved learning about the local ecosystem. Julie did a great job. Would have loved to see a manatee.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thanks for the review, glad you had a wonderful time with us.
Edward_W, Apr 2024
Very wonderful.
Julie was an excellent tour guide.
We saw dolphins, manatees and an eagle among other species.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thanks for leaving a review. Really glad you had fun with us.
ernest_b, Apr 2024
The weather was cooperative, and Julie our guide was knowledgeable and excellent with managing our small group of 6 (ourselves and 2 other couples). The parking area was great as was the private launch area. We saw the sponge docks on the water away from the tourist crowds as well as abundant aquatic life. The mangrove areas were quiet and the power boats at a minimum as this was a Tuesday morning excursion. Learning was also achieved as a result of the experience of our guide Julie.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thanks for the review, really glad you had a great time with us.
Michael_G, Apr 2024
Our guy Julie was great with a great sense of humor and it was such a fun experience. Thanks Julie 😊
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thanks for the review, glad you had fun.
Marcy_G, Apr 2024
Our guide was fun and knowledgeable. The trip was beautiful. We saw dolphins, a stingray, a bald eagle, a great blue heron and many other birds while learning about the ecosystem. Take this trip!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thanks for the review. Really glad to hear you've had a great time with us.
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