Clear Kayak Ecotour Destin Ft. Walton Beach
Recommended by 93% of travelers
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Destin, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Escape the crowds and see Santa Rosa Sound from a new perspective on board a kayak that’s entirely see through. Paddle at your own pace and marvel at the underwater world beneath your feet while commentary from your guide adds context to what you’re seeing. Remember to look up every now for a bottlenose dolphin coming to say hello.
- Trade the crowds of Walton Beach for a tranquil paddle around the shore
- No need to get wet to explore underwater in a transparent kayak
- Get better views than you would in a glass bottom boat
- Maximum 10 per group: Meet like minded travelers without it being a crowd
What's Included
- Tandem kayak
- Personal Flotation Device
- Use of Paddles
- Kayak Seats
- Gratuities. We highly encourage guests to bring a reusable water bottle as we do not provide one.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 101 W Miracle Strip Pkwy, Mary Esther, FL 32569, USA
We are located behind the natives cove building. Please park on the west side of the natives cove lot. Take the stairs at the back of the lot and follow the path to the right. Your guide will meet you by our launch behind the kayak rack. Please excuse our dust as we are under construction!
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Santa Rosa Sound
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- One adult must attend for every child under 15. Children under 15 cannot paddle without an adult in the kayak with them. Minors are not allowed without an adult present. For those kayaking with children we recommend a moderate level of fitness, as the adult will be doing the majority of the work.
- While welcome paddlers of all skill levels, kayaking can be a physically demanding activity. Winds, tides and weather can all impact the difficulty of the paddle. Please reach out to us to discuss further if you have questions.
- During peak season from April- September traffic in the Destin Ft. Walton Beach area can cause major slow downs. Please leave ample time to make it to our launch before the start of the tour. We cannot hold the tour for late arrivals.
- Water recreation is the highest midday. For those looking for wildlife or a quieter experience we recommend morning and evening tours.
- Due to manufacturers restrictions on the clear kayaks the maximum weight limit is 250lbs per individual and no more than 425lbs combined per two paddlers
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 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
Damian_T
Our tour guide Corey was great! He was very knowledgeable about the wildlife and history of fort walton beach. We seen alot of fish, birds, crabs and a stingray. The weather was perfect and the tour was alot of fun, will definitely do this again next trip.
Reviews
4.7
based on 42 reviews
Elaine_M, Apr 2026
Lyric was a great guide who focused on safety and the beauty of our environment. Nice pace and fun perspective to exploring this beautiful area.
Morgan_C, Apr 2026
Lots of fun. Bring sunscreen to apply before going. Bring a wayer bottle. There are bathrooms to use before and after the tour.
Jolene_G, Oct 2025
Cory was very nice and very knowledgeable. #1 for him was always safety. He ensured we were safe and gave very good information. We saw a crab, a couple of stingrays little fishes and little crabs we saw an eel also that has been living there for a while. Very cool experience.!
Valerie_B, Aug 2025
Jack was a very knowledgeable guide and always had our safety in mind. We got to see areas of the sound that people on boats can’t see. We all had a great time.
Matthew_H, Jul 2025
Lyric was a VERY professional and knowledgable tour guide! We will definitely do it again! Thanks for the memories!
Rachel_R, Jul 2025
We had a fun tour with Lyric. He gave us the history of the place and told us about Pirate's Cove. We nearly got to see a sting ray! They are fast. He went at a great pace for all of us and got us back safe.
Robert_W, Jul 2025
Elliot was a very good guide. He was very knowledgeable about the local ecosystem. If we go again, it'll be here!!
Belinda_M, Jun 2025
Corey was a great guide and it was a wonderful experience! Great fun! We saw blue crab, hermit crab, sting rays, and lots of fish!!!
Damian_T, Jun 2025
Our tour guide Corey was great! He was very knowledgeable about the wildlife and history of fort walton beach. We seen alot of fish, birds, crabs and a stingray. The weather was perfect and the tour was alot of fun, will definitely do this again next trip.
Madison_P, May 2025
Absolutely terrible I we received a call 10 minutes to the trip that it was cancelled and informed us we would receive our money back and never did. Terrible service
Response from Host, May 2025
We’re sorry for the inconvenience and frustration caused by the last-minute cancellation. We understand how disappointing that must have been, especially so close to your scheduled tour.
While we do our best to monitor and predict weather conditions ahead of time, Florida weather can be unpredictable, and storms can pop up suddenly. Guest safety is always our top priority, and sometimes we have to make tough calls at the last minute to ensure everyone stays safe.
Please know that your refund has been issued on our end. Depending on your bank or card issuer, it can take several business days to fully process and appear in your account. If you don’t see it soon, feel free to reach out to us directly- we’re happy to provide transaction details or assist further.
Ruth_M, May 2025
Jayme was a fun guide! It was beautiful and relaxing. I really enjoyed being able to stop on the islands.
Corinne_E, May 2025
It was amazing. Very beautiful and an area I haven’t been before. The guide was very informative. Enjoyable
Katherine_M, May 2025
Corey was a great guide! Very knowledgeable about the history and aquatic life in the area! Highly recommend
Melody_S, Apr 2025
Brittany was wonderful with my two kids. She explained the nature around us and was so helpful! Highly recommend. Would book a different time to see more water life, but it didn’t detract from the experience.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you so much for the kind words! We're so happy to hear Brittany made the tour special for you and your kids—she’s fantastic at making nature fun and engaging for little explorers. We totally understand wanting to see more wildlife; timing and tides can definitely make a difference, but we’re glad it didn’t take away from the overall experience. We'd love to have you back for another adventure at a different time of day!
Justin_A, Apr 2025
It was a very fun experience to relax and see some areas that don’t get as much traffic. It was a very fun experience and our guide Britney was amazing and very kind with our son and very accommodating. She made the trip very enjoyable for our family!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your time on the water with Britney. She loves sharing her knowledge of this fragile ecosystem. We will let her know you enjoyed your time with her.
Amanda_C, Nov 2024
We had such an awesome time on the clear kayak tour! The views were amazing, and being able to see right through the kayak made the whole experience feel so unique. What really made it stand out, though, was our guide, Erin. She was fantastic—super friendly and easy to talk to, and she knew so much about the area.
She pointed out all kinds of cool wildlife and shared fun facts that kept everyone interested, even the kids. Erin really made the trip feel special, and her positive energy was contagious.
Vanessa_W, Oct 2024
Obviously the water and kayaking but most memorable was our tour guide ally. She is so knowledgeable and informative. My kids eat up facts about nature and they were highly engrossed . The rowing and being out on the ocean was calming and exactly what we needed that day.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience on our clear kayak tour. Ally loves sharing her knowledge about our fragile eco system and we are thrilled to hear how much your kids enjoyed the time with her!
Emily_M, Oct 2024
it was fun to get out and see nature our guide Lane was amazing. it was a nice break from the hustle of vacation
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Wonderful, peaceful and relaxing - we couldn't ask for a better summary. We are so glad you enjoyed the tour with Lane and found your time on the water so rewarding!
Jasmine_S, Sep 2024
Booked the clear kayak ecotour for my boyfriend’s birthday and it did not disappoint! Elliott was an amazing tour guide, very personable and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! Elliott loves showing people our fragile ecosystem. I will let him know you had a great time. Thank you for adventuring with use.
Macy_P, Aug 2024
It was a perfect day with moderate cloud coverage and no boat traffic. We saw a sting ray and a jelly fish and a few different bird species. The marine life was quiet we didn’t really see much but overall it was a great peaceful experience. Our guide Erin was very nice and extremely educated in marine biology and seemed to be extremely passionate about all of the animals.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience on your tour. I'm glad you got to see some of the local residents that call this fragile ecosystem home. Erin is a wealth of information and loves sharing information with others. Finding a peaceful waterway around the Destin area can be a challenge which is what makes the spoil islands so specials. Again, thank you for adventuring with us!
Angela_F, Aug 2024
Erin was the perfect tour guide. I definitely recommend taking the kayak tour with her! She made it fun and shared wildlife facts along the way.
Maria_A, Aug 2024
The tour guide was helpful and kind. We were beginners. She made the experience better. It was safe.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! The guides work hard to ensure all skill levels have a good time on the tour. Thank you for adventuring with us.
Addie_E, Jul 2024
Erin was an outstanding guide! We had lots of fun exploring the area and learning about the ecosystem. Erin was very knowledgeable and informative. Would recommend the adventure.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you for adventuring with us and sharing your experience. Erin loves sharing her knowledge of the ecosystem and introducing guests to this unique area of the Santa Rosa Sound. I will let her know how much you enjoyed your tour.
Hue_C, Jul 2024
Dylan was excellent with us and very knowledgeable with the wildlife and surroundings. Most of all, he made us feel comfortable with his friendliness personality. We are very appreciative with Dylan pointing out the natural habitats while kayaking across the intercostal waterways.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I will make sure that Dylan knows you enjoyed the tour. Dylan is a treasure and is passionate about conserving this fragile ecosystem. Thank you for adventuring on our clear kayak tour.
Libby_J, Jun 2024
We are a family of 5 with 3 older teen girls. It's hard to find an activity we all agree on so this was perfect. Adventurous but at a slower pace where we could enjoy the outdoors. It's a good workout but if you don't want to go very far, the guide will accommodate whatever the group wants to do. They also provide dry bags to keep your phone and keys in. We wanted to paddle a lot and see all the coves so we did the full experience. So fun to stop at the sandbar to wade in the water and look for fish and crabs. Was hoping to see more wildlife than we did but we saw a big hermit crab and a few cool fish. The water is more brackish than clear so I was a little disappointed about that but we had a great time and an excellent guide. Elizabeth was very knowledgable and kind, conscious about boat traffic and keeping us safe and very accommodating. We had a great time and would do it again!
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that our activity was a hit with your family. It's great to know that the pace allowed you to enjoy the outdoors while still being adventurous. We're glad you appreciated the flexibility in the itinerary and the use of dry bags for your valuables. Stopping at the sandbar sounds like a fun highlight! While we wish you had seen more wildlife, it's wonderful that you still enjoyed the sightings of the hermit crab and fish. We'll take your feedback about the water clarity into consideration. Elizabeth will be delighted to hear your kind words about her guiding. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back for another adventure!
Courtney_B, Apr 2024
My husband and I just went today for our anniversary getaway! It was so peaceful and beautiful scenery. Elise was a great tour guide! Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you so much for choosing our clear kayak tour to celebrate your anniversary! We're thrilled to hear that you both had a peaceful and enjoyable time, surrounded by beautiful scenery. We're especially glad to hear that Elise provided you with a great tour experience. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future for more memorable moments. Happy anniversary once again!"
Jason_M, Mar 2024
Shortly after we started the wind picked up to 17 mph with 30 mph gusts. Our family was paddling as hard as we could just to avoid getting blown away. It definitely was more work than relaxation. The trip should have definitely been canceled or postponed. Apart from being exhausting, it was a safety issue as well. Getting back to the starting point we had to paddle for dear life to get across the main channel to avoid getting smashed or overturned by speedboats which constantly race through the area. I would definitely check the wind before going out. It was a lot of money to pay for a rigorous workout.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hi,
Thank you for sharing about your experience.
We are sorry to hear the paddle was more difficult than expected.
We monitor winds and weather before and during all tours. We use 7 different winds models to predict and monitor wind speeds. At the time your tour left the dock wind speeds were averaging 9.5 mph when you tour made it back to the dock wind speeds where averaging 11 mph. Your guide reported back saying their were intermittent gusts, but conditions were still safe and favorable for kayaking.
In regards to the boat traffic, it is spring break in the Destin Ft. Walton beach area, therefore we see an increase in people recreating on the waterways. While we do have a short paddle through a water way with boats the majority of our time on the water is spent in the shallows near the spoil islands, which are only deep enough for paddle craft and jet skis. Our guides are highly trained and experienced at navigating the waterways of Okaloosa county.
We take feedback from guests seriously, therefore we reached out to the other individuals on the same tour and they had an enjoyable experience. If you would like to discuss your experience more, please reach out to us.
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