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Key West Clear Kayak Eco Tour

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Key West, USA
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Booked 10+ times last week!
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.6
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· Justin_O ·
Jul 2026
Amazing tour, Jon was great, informative and so helpful. The area was beautiful and I would gladly go again
· Lynnette_T ·
Jun 2026
Great! Our tour guide was amazing and did so great with our kiddos. She taught us a lot about the ecosystem and pointed out some really cool sea life. (You can park your vehicle in front of the light blue fence btw. )

Overview

    What's Included

    • Kayak and Paddles
    • Local Tour Guide
    • Life Jacket
    • Gratuites

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Key West Boat & Jet Ski Adventures
      5016 5th Ave, Key West, FL 33040, USA

      **Check-in is 30 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time. Please arrive 30 minutes early for check-in, briefing, and time to sign waivers. Please look for turquoise building on the left side of the street and meet us at the kiosk for check-in.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    1

    Key West

    2 hours Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 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

    Betsy_S
    Tour guide was extremely knowledgeable about Key West and the mangroves. Very patient and great at guiding us through the mangroves. Highly recommend this tour!

    Reviews

    4.6
    based on 44 reviews
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    Kayak eco tour in the mangroves

    Justin_O, Jul 2026
    Amazing tour, Jon was great, informative and so helpful. The area was beautiful and I would gladly go again

    Pleasant Early Evening Trip

    Sandra_J, Jul 2026
    It was a good relatively gentle kayaking experience where we saw sharks and upside down jellyfish, parrot fish and an angel fish. We went through mangrove tunnels and enjoyed the ride. Our guide was a very pleasant helpful young man who was often looking at his phone when not talking with us. Ah, youth! Nonetheless, he was attentive to my husband's physical differences (vision and physical limitations).

    Family Group Kayak

    Lynnette_T, Jun 2026
    Great! Our tour guide was amazing and did so great with our kiddos. She taught us a lot about the ecosystem and pointed out some really cool sea life. (You can park your vehicle in front of the light blue fence btw. )

    Sebastian for President

    Devra_M, Jun 2026
    Our guide, Sebastian, is a very pleasant young man. He is knowledgeable and sincere in wanting to provide a good experience for his customers. We had the privilege of a one-on-one experience and it was a pleasure. I am an experienced kayaker and it was just so much fun not to be rushed and get to enjoy a “stroll” through the mangroves.

    Kayak eco tour.

    Dayna_S, Jun 2026
    They wanted us there a hour early. This was not need. There were just the two of us. I can see if there was a lot of people 30 to 40 min. We set around for a very long time.

    Minimalist, decent value

    James_A, May 2026
    Provided what was promised. Minimalist guide value add. Nice area for kayaking. Rude communications from the tour company. They need some marketing help.

    Relaxing vacation activity

    Risa_M, May 2026
    It was a beautiful day to be on the water. We did not see many fish even though our guide tried very hard to find us places that usually had lots of fish. He did point out coral and jelly fish as well as tell us all about the local fish and plants. We got the clear bottom boats which was ok but you don't need them. Most of what we saw was off the sides. I would recommend this trip even though we saw few fish. It was just nice to be out and have a couple of relaxing hours to explore. One side note, if you have a bad back it may not be for you as the boats can be uncomfortable if you do.

    Very serene and calm...

    Akila_S, May 2026
    Very serene and calm water. The guide was knowledgeable and patiently explained about the jellyfish in the water. Enjoyed it more than our expectation.

    Kayaking

    Tabatha_O, Apr 2026
    Peaceful and informative. Learning about the wildlife and seeing the fish under the kayak was very fun.

    The mangroves were beautiful to paddle through

    Laura_S, Apr 2026
    It was fun paddling through the mangroves. I liked that there was only a small group of us, which made it easier to hear the guide.

    Just ok

    Regina_R, Apr 2026
    We didn’t get training on kayaking. My partners seat was broke. We took on water because the seat was broke and we leaned too much one way. Saw very little wildlife.

    Need to do this tour

    Betsy_S, Apr 2026
    Tour guide was extremely knowledgeable about Key West and the mangroves. Very patient and great at guiding us through the mangroves. Highly recommend this tour!

    A perfect slow adventure

    Erika_M, Apr 2026
    I’m so glad we went on this tour. Jamie is a fun and knowledgeable guide, and we learned so much about the mangrove ecosystem while we explored. Saw lots of wildlife, too!

    Family adventure

    Pam_F, Apr 2026
    Fun, relaxing. Our grandchildren loved the adventure. We saw sea life and wildlife. I would recommend to families.

    We ended being the only...

    Shari_C, Apr 2026
    We ended being the only two people on the trip. Mallory was awesome and asked us what we wanted to see and customized the tour for us. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Saw birds, jellyfish, mangrove tunnels. Very fun trip!

    Must Do Excursion

    Emily_F, Mar 2026
    Gianni is awesome! The tour was fabulous, equipment was good, and it is family-friendly. Very educational and fun! This is a great kayak tour!

    Relaxing experience.

    Maribeth_O, Mar 2026
    Did not see a lot of activity in the water. It’s a relaxing, non-strenuous experience and the clear bottom kayaks were cool. The water was clear, saw some nurse sharks and lots of jellyfish. The mangroves are fascinating.

    Disappointed customer service

    Rebecca_M, Mar 2026
    This was canceled due to weather which was understandable and we had to fly out so we were told we would be refunded but that was last week and we have not been refunded yet.

    Good experience

    David_C, Mar 2026
    Fun day kayaking through the Mangrove. Our guide was very informative. Saw the many different areas and environments within the Mangrove. It was an easy trip physically.

    Kayak tour

    Aaron_S, Mar 2026
    Need to be in decent shape to get in and out of kayak and to paddle. Very informative tour and beautiful scenery.

    We had an amazing...

    Melanie_R, Mar 2026
    We had an amazing experience. The guides were knowledgeable and friendly. We saw several dolphins and so many brilliant fish. Awesome

    There is no signage at...

    Thomas_M, Mar 2026
    There is no signage at the place that tells you that it's clear kayak eco tour. Sebastian was a good tour guide.

    Making learning fun.

    Johanna_R, Mar 2026
    This was a great tour. We learned a ton about the mango groves & Jellyfish. It was a great experience.

    Guided Tour

    Lynn_G, Mar 2026
    This tour was good for all ages, however it was probably not enough of a challenge for the more adventurous. It is a rather urban tour, but beautiful just the same. Sebastian was our guide, and he was patient, kind and informative. They could do a better job welcoming you to the site. It was a cold reception by our hostess and the others mulling around. No hospitality until Sebastian took over.

    Nursery of Sharks

    Kim_Y, Feb 2026
    We had a great time. It was very relaxing. We saw a family of nurse sharks towards the end of the tour. It was really cool!

    Relaxing and Educational Kayak Trip

    Beth_M, Feb 2026
    Noah was our guide. His knowledge of marine and bird life is stellar. He took us to all the points where the he typically finds things. We saw nurse sharks, red coral, parrot fish, barracuda, tarpon, snapper, several starfish. Pelicans , osprey and another bird that I cannot remember ! He is also a great conversationalist discussing and answering all of our questions. The turtle was elusive this trip but that happens.

    Noah is the best!

    Amy_M, Feb 2026
    Noah was a great guide. Took us through the mangroves, out into the open areas and searching for wildlife. Since we were the only people in our group, we had a private tour! Beautiful day!

    A good morning to spend the day in Key West

    Laura_J, Jan 2026
    It was a chilly 58 degrees the day of our tour but we still went out. Our guide was great and we had a very relaxed time on the water. The jelly fish we saw were pretty amazing though the water was a bit murky due to the cold front that came through. Still had a great time in the water!

    Fun day on thenwater

    Maria_G, Jan 2026
    Great experience - lots of fun. Jamie was great, very knowledgeable and patient with us new kayakers. It is a full 2 hours of rowing and pulling through the mangroves so it takes some strength and a little stamina, but fun! There was an issue with the dock - the steps getting onto the dock weren’t right and a little scary, but with help it was fine. Hopefully fixed now.

    Memorable tour

    Elizabeth_B, Jan 2026
    Our guide, Jaimie, was great and gave us a memorable tour. She was patient with four middle aged women and was very knowledgeable about the area. I don’t think I’d go for the clear bottom kayak again, just because I couldn’t see much through it, but I would recommend this experience for seeing one of the natural parts of Key West.

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