Guided Clear Kayak Eco-Tour Near Key West
Recommended by 97% of travelers
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Key West, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Kayaking is a great way to experience the Florida Keys but your views are typically limited to what's above the surface of the water. This small-group tour provides clear kayaks that let you discover the underwater world as well. As you paddle, you just need to look below to spot starfish, tropical fish, nurse sharks, turtles, jellyfish and more.
- See more on a Florida Keys clear-boat kayaking tour
- Small-group tour (maximum six): A more personal experience
- Learn all about your surroundings from your guide
- Exploring by kayak takes you to places bigger boats can't reach
What's Included
- 100% Clear Tandem Kayaks, Seats & Paddles
- Safety equipment including life jackets & whistles
- Free Parking
- Dry bags for your personal items
- A knowledgeable eco-tour guide
- Gratuities
- Bottled Water, Hats, Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Bug Spray
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 17035 Overseas Hwy, Summerland Key, FL 33042, USA
We launch near the boat ramp's right-hand side at Sugarloaf Marina. The boat ramp is located behind the retail storefronts. Look for the white enclosed trailer near the water (you should also see the clear kayaks there!) where you will meet your tour guide!
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Sugarloaf Key
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
1 hour 30 minutes • 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
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- For your safety, we have a weight limit of 250 lbs per guest, and a combined limit of 425 lbs for two people in a tandem kayak.
- 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
Lesley_W
We had a wonderful time with Rebecca as our guide! She was very knowledgeable, friendly and very interactive! Loved going through the different mangroves! Highly recommend this experience, especially with Rebecca!
Reviews
4.9
based on 696 reviews
Lori_B, May 2026
This activity is at Sugarloaf Key- a short drive from Key West. It is easy to find; a quiet marina and very peaceful.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for the great review! We're so glad you enjoyed the peaceful setting at Sugarloaf Key—it really is a special spot just a short drive from Key West. We appreciate you joining us and hope to see you back for another relaxing adventure on the water soon!
JMichael_L, Apr 2026
The guide that we had, named Jodi, was very knowledgeable about the mangrove area that we paddled through. She also was a local who had a lot of knowledge of the area. In terms of wildlife you'll basically see sea stars, mangrove groupers, and sea sponges. Small sea turtles and juvenile sharks, but that is less common. It was nice to get to a place that you couldn't go on your own.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for the thoughtful review! We're so glad you enjoyed exploring the mangroves with Jodi. She loves sharing her local knowledge and giving guests a deeper understanding of the area and its wildlife. It’s great to hear you appreciated getting to experience places that are hard to access on your own. We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to see you back on the water again soon!
Santina_B, Apr 2026
It was a great tour! The mangroves are beautiful. Our guide, Jodi, knew her stuff and made the trip a lot of fun for me!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad you had a great time exploring the beautiful mangroves. Jodi will be happy to hear your kind words—she loves sharing her knowledge and making the tour fun for everyone. We hope to see you back on the water again soon!
Mollie_L, Mar 2026
Sarah does a fantastic job with all levels of experienced kayakers! Can easily recommend to all skill levels
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad you had such a great experience on the water with Sarah. She loves making the tour enjoyable and accessible for all skill levels. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you back for another adventure soon!
Joyce_N, Mar 2026
The guide-Andrew was fun, knowledgeable, and very considerate and conscious of everyone and safety. The scenery and groves are very nice but we didn’t hardly see any wildlife- so it was a bit disappointing. Other than that it was a nice time and the clear boats are an added bonus.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're so glad you had a nice experience on the water with Andrew—he really cares about safety and making sure everyone feels comfortable while still having fun.
We understand how it can be a bit disappointing when wildlife is limited, as sightings can vary day to day. We're happy to hear you still enjoyed the scenery and the clear kayaks—they really do add something special to the experience. We appreciate you joining us and hope you'll come back for another adventure when the wildlife is more active!
Susan_J, Mar 2026
Spent great 2 hours kayaking led by Jody who was very knowledgeable. After crossing bay, kayaked mangrove waterways & through mangrove tunnel . Saw starfish spider crabs needle fish minnows sponges nurse shark & lots more .
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad you had such a great time on the water with Jodi. It sounds like you had an incredible experience exploring the mangroves and spotting so much wildlife—from starfish and crabs to a nurse shark! We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to see you back for another adventure soon!
May_W, Mar 2026
Be sure to bring a towel to cover the tops of your legs or you will get sunburn. Great fun. Our guide, Andrew, was great and his dog Brooke was a good mascot! Worth the price!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad you had such a fun experience on the water with Andrew—and Brooke too! That’s a great tip about bringing a towel for sun protection. We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to see you back for another adventure soon!
Tammala_C, Mar 2026
Sarah was a fantastic guide! We loved having her lead our tour. She was kind, knowledgeable and easy to talk to. We had the best time.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad you had such a great experience on the water with Sarah. She loves sharing her knowledge and making the tour enjoyable for everyone. We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to see you back for another adventure soon!
Beth_K, Feb 2026
We had a great kayaking trip! Our guide Sarah was fantastic—friendly, knowledgeable, and very safety-conscious. She made everyone feel comfortable and kept the trip fun and relaxed.
It was a beautiful day with calm water. We didn’t see a lot of wildlife—just a couple starfish and some crabs—but it was still a lovely paddle. We did spot a couple nurse sharks hanging around the dock waiting for fishermen to clean their catch and toss them scraps, which was fun to see!
Overall, a great experience and we’d definitely recommend it!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for joining us on a clear kayak adventure! We are happy to hear you had a fantastic time exploring Sugarloaf Key with Sarah, even though you didn't encounter as much wildlife as you hoped! We really appreciate your recommendation and we hope to see you again soon!
Dave_C, Feb 2026
Very easy for beginners and guide was very informational. Our trip was early in morning and was glad we did, it would have been very warm later in day, but will be back for sure.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your detailed review! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the pace of the tour, and that your guide was very informational. We hope to paddle with you again soon!
Colette_B, Jan 2026
Fun day on water and through Mangroves. Heidi was an excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable on area.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Your review brightened our day! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fun time on the tour with Heidi as your guide. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we hope to see you again soon for more clear kayaking experiences!
Kim_G, Jan 2026
Had a great experience with Sara! She was very knowledgeable and informative, and safety was clearly a top priority the entire time. The small group setting was perfect, and she was professional while still being very personable with everyone. Everything was well organized and enjoyable. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for joining us on a clear kayak adventure! We are happy to hear you had a great time exploring Sugarloaf Key with Sarah and that she made the experience comfortable and enjoyable for you! We hope to see you again soon!
Kirsten_G, Dec 2025
My 9 year old son and I had our own kayak. Heidi helped us through the mangrove tunnels and pointed out all the sea creatures to see! Heidi was a fantastic guide, we felt safe and informed and had a lot of fun. Bring your water and apply sunscreen! We saw nurse sharks, starfish, pelicans and iguanas. Beautiful ecosystem at work!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
It's fantastic to hear that you had a great time on the tour with Heidi! We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to her. Thank you for reviewing us, and we look forward to hosting you again for more unforgettable experiences!
Ryan_G, Nov 2025
Our guided clear kayak through the mangroves was amazing! Our guide Sarah was super knowledgeable and made sure everyone was comfortable, no matter their experience level. Highly recommend booking this trip and if possible, see if Sarah is available!!
Thank you Get Up and Go Kayaking!!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
We're thrilled to hear that you found the tour to be awesome, and we couldn't agree more about Sarah's skills as a guide! Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for more amazing adventures in the future!
Michele_C, Oct 2025
Stacy was a great guide. Cool as sh*t too! She kept it entertaining and also gave us alot of facts about it all. If we ever come back to Key West, we would definitely do this again. We would’ve enjoyed it just as much even if we didn’t see one creature out there. We had a great group and everyone was looked after well and we got some great photos too. Our group aged from 12 years old to 80 years old and we all kept up very well without losing anyone. Thank you, Stacy, for making our experience a great one!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Your review brightened our day! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing time on the tour with Stacy as your guide. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we hope to see you again for more unforgettable experiences!
RHONDA_H, Jun 2025
Our guide was Hatchet. We had a great time and saw all kinds of critters. Shark, turtle, starfish. It was a great time for everyone
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for joining us on a clear kayak adventure! We are happy to hear you had a great time exploring Sugarloaf Key with Hatchett! We hope to see you again soon!
Jessica_O, May 2025
Great time! Lots of wildlife, great guide, beautiful views. We had Hatchett and he was great, very helpful and informative!
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you for joining us on a clear kayak adventure! We are happy to hear you had such a great time paddling with Hatchett! We hope to see you again soon!
Lesley_W, Apr 2025
We had a wonderful time with Rebecca as our guide! She was very knowledgeable, friendly and very interactive! Loved going through the different mangroves! Highly recommend this experience, especially with Rebecca!
Response from Host, May 2025
We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour with Rebecca! Providing exceptional experiences is our top priority, and we're thrilled that she exceeded your expectations. Thank you for recommending us, and we can't wait to welcome you back for more adventures in the future!
Pamela_W, Mar 2025
Had the best Kayaking tour today! Our tour guide Hatchett was amazing- explained the ecosystem we were gliding through and some history of the Florida Keys. Highly recommend this tour!’ 🐢 🐟
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you for joining us on a clear kayak adventure! We are happy to hear you had an amazing time learning about the local wildlife and history of the keys with Hatchett! We hope to see you again soon!
Lance_B, Mar 2025
Victoria was excellent and enthusiastic. Somewhat hard to spot fish unless they are under your plexiglass kayak
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you for joining us on a clear kayak adventure! We hope to see you again soon!
Ryan_M, Feb 2025
We had such a great time on this kayak tour. Our family ranged in age from 10-47 and all had a blast. Rebecca our tour guide was fantastic as well!
Response from Host, Feb 2025
We're thrilled to hear that you found the tour to be a great time, and we couldn't agree more about Rebecca's skills as a guide! Your review means a lot to us, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for more amazing adventures in the future!
Richard_C, Feb 2025
Rebecca, our guide, made sure that everyone in the group enjoyed the experience. Kayaking into the mangroves felt like being transported into a remote "jungle like" area, so seemed like a cool adventure
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Rebecca provided such an exceptional experience. We strive to offer memorable journeys, and your review means a lot to us!
Amy_G, Jan 2025
Rebecca was great - nice and informative. Made the trip fun. Traveled through mangroves. Saw fish and other water life
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Rebecca provided such an exceptional experience. We strive to offer memorable journeys, and your review means a lot to us!
perry_d, Jan 2025
Our guide Rebecca was wonderful - she was knowledgeable and made sure everyone was able to view the wildlife and explained the mangrove ecosystem.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour with Rebecca! Providing exceptional experiences is our top priority, and we're thrilled that she exceeded your expectations. Thank you for reviewing us, and we can't wait to welcome you back for more adventures in the future!
Dorothy_T, Jan 2025
Rebecca was amazing! We were very lucky to see a stingray, baby shark, starfish, turtle, and more. It was a lot of fun! Thank you for taking pictures for us!
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had an awesome experience on the tour with Rebecca as your guide. Your review is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to creating more wonderful memories for you in the future!
Beth_D, Dec 2024
We had a great day! Saw turtles, starfish and crabs. Rebecca was very knowledgeable and experienced! Enjoyed our tour very much!
Response from Host, Dec 2024
We're delighted to hear that you had an awesome time on the tour! Rebecca is indeed a knowledgeable guide, and we're lucky to have her on our team. Your review is greatly appreciated, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Nicole_B, Dec 2024
We shouldn't have gone out. It was at (very) low tide and we all got stuck in the sand. Our guide did a great job pulling us through one boat at a time, but it took a while. The bay we had to cross was very windy and a lot to accomplish for the other inexperienced kayakers. We spent more time crossing the bay in the wind than in the mangroves.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you for sharing your feedback. I completely understand your frustration, and I want to personally apologize for your experience. As we discussed over the phone, we strive to provide an enjoyable and seamless adventure for all of our guests, and I regret that this was not the case during your tour.
While we carefully plan each tour based on tide predictions, it’s important to note that these are only forecasts and actual water levels can vary significantly due to natural factors like wind and weather. Unfortunately, this can sometimes result in unexpected conditions like the ones you experienced.
Your concerns have been taken seriously. We’ve also taken steps to ensure better preparation for similar situations in the future.
Thank you again for allowing us the opportunity to address this with you directly. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Diane_D, Dec 2024
Could not hear the guide. Got stuck in the mangrove tunnel on the way in then immediately turned around and got stuck again, and had to be hauled through. Low tide was not kind to the environment.
Guide was not attentive.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. I want to sincerely apologize for the challenges you faced during your tour. As we discussed when we spoke, we always strive to create a memorable and enjoyable adventure, and I regret that we fell short of your expectations.
While we carefully plan our tours based on tide predictions, it’s important to note that these are only forecasts, and actual conditions can vary significantly due to factors like wind and weather. Unfortunately, this resulted in lower water levels than anticipated during your trip.
I also want to address your concerns about the guide. I take feedback like this very seriously, and I want to assure you that the guide mentioned is no longer part of our team. We’ve taken steps to ensure a more attentive and professional experience for all our guests moving forward.
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to speak with you over the phone and work to make things right. If there’s anything further I can assist you with, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Jean_W, Sep 2024
Very interesting tour. Guide was knowledgeable & explained alot to us about the mangroves, wildlife & the ecosystem for area. Did see some marine wildlife. The clear kayak definitely added to the experience.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you for your kind review! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and the clear kayak added to your experience. We hope to paddle with you again!
Alyssa_D, Sep 2024
Claudia is a great guide for new and experienced kayakers. It was a great time and I highly recommend it.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We're delighted to hear that you had an amazing experience with Claudia as your tour guide. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated, and we hope to host you again soon for another memorable journey!
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