Raccoon Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak
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Miami, USA
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Get out on the water and discover the ecosystem around Osprey Nature Preserve by kayak or stand-up paddleboard with this small-group guided tour to Sandspur Island, commonly known as Raccoon Island. Meet your guide, board your kayak or paddleboard, then paddle out to the island, while learning about the wildlife in the area. Includes snacks and non-alcoholic drinks.
- Kayak or stand-up paddleboard to Raccoon Island in North Miami
- Includes all equipment, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages
- Explore the island and swim at your own pace
- Enjoy a more personal experience with a small group
What's Included
- Kayak/ Stand Up Paddleboard and safety equipment
- SnacksFresh fruit and light snacks are included
- Soda/PopGatorade, sodas and water
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 10800 Collins Ave, Miami, FL 33128, USA
Arrive at Bill Bird Marina, you will see a blue building. Turn left and you will see a floating dock on the left hand side (DO NOT go inside the office, DO NOT go all the way down the marina.) PLEASE ARRIVE 30 Min BEFORE TO ENSURE YOU FIND LOCATION
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Sandspur Island
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Elizabeth_F
Very fun and unique experience! Loved seeing the raccoons up close and doing a quick paddle through mangroves. The paddle is pretty short, good for new kayakers as well as experienced ones. Dylan, Francis, and Captain Chuck were great. All were very knowledgeable about local wildlife and good kayak instructors. I would definitely recommend this tour to those who want to see Raccoon Island and paddle on Biscayne Bay.
Reviews
4.9
based on 1,282 reviews
Megan_W, May 2026
Great day kayaking and visiting raccoon island. I was solo, and was, luckily, able to kayak with another solo guest. It was more kayaking than I realized. But I had a great time. Jose, Adam, and Francis. We probably only saw about 6 raccoons, but another couple had done it 3 times and said they usually see a lot more. We did see a nest with babies 🥰
mary_c, May 2026
You will get some exercise! We saw radon an iguanas lizards and snakes! The guides were all very helpful and sweet
Kitana_B, May 2026
Sean was absolutely amazing! Such a fun tour and he’s so knowledgeable. Would recommend for anyone. Must do in Miami
Natalie_A, May 2026
We had a wonderful time! The guides were super helpful, they were quick to answer the phone and provided answers to any questions we had. We had a great time kayaking through the mangroves and saw a lot more wildlife than we thought we would. Adam, Frances, and Devon were great! We would definitely do it again!
Kathy_R, Apr 2026
Saw so many raccoons! Loved that there were drinks for us!!!! The mangrove was so cool also!!!!!!!!!
Valentina_M, Apr 2026
This was an amazing experience! We were able to spot the raccoons and it was special. Thank you to Oscar, Adam and Shawn for taking us out!
Kennedy_P, Apr 2026
Ashley Angie and Chuck were great - the music to kick off the boat ride was fun and energetic, they helped us feel safe kayaking for the first time, and were able to take us to the area with the most raccoons. Only bummer was that there were so many people on the island that we didn’t get to interact much with the raccoons. Note that the kayaking isn’t too strenuous but is still an arm workout to mentally prep for. Kayaking through the trees was probably my favorite part though cause it was really pretty.
ChiJui_C, Mar 2026
We had an incredible time on the Tiki boat! Captain Mike made the boat ride smooth and enjoyable, while our guides Dylan and Isabella were fantastic.
Dylan was our lead guide and did a phenomenal job—he explained every detail of the tour and was extremely helpful in teaching us how to kayak. We felt very well-guided the whole time. The trip to Sandspur Island (Raccoon Island) was a highlight; we loved learning about the local nature and finally getting to meet the "furry friends" on the island. Highly recommend this team for a great day on the water!
Ulea_S, Mar 2026
Liam and Dylan were great! Everyone who worked there was so nice and helpful and really made the experience better. The raccoons were so cute and bashful at first but then let you pet them. Amazing experience!
Carly_J, Mar 2026
This was perfect. Parking was free, they texted us before we arrived to make sure we got to the right place. Our tour guides, Alejandra and “Tony Montana” were extremely knowledgeable and we learned a lot about the eco systems. I didn’t realize this tour included a jaunt through the mangrove forests, and wow, that was an excellent addition to this trip. Tony also knew where to find the raccoons on the island, and Alejandra was able to point out many fish to us, including pufferfish, a baby barracuda, and a huge hermit crab. Our boat driver Matt was hilarious!
Rachel_M, Mar 2026
Thanks to Matthew, Francis and Adam for a fun trip. The kayaking was straight forward (it was a beautiful calm day) although we had some people on our group who struggled which meant there was a lot of hanging around which was frustrating. Enjoyed the trip round the mangroves. The raccoons weren’t quite as plentiful as I’d hoped but there were adorable and enjoyed the cat food more than the fruit!
Colton_C, Mar 2026
Alejandra, Tony, and captain Matthew were perfect tour guides. It's an incredible time. Expect a kayak workout.
Jamie_N, Mar 2026
I booked this for my daughter's 10th birthday. We had so much fun! Adam and Sean were great guides and made sure everyone had fun. We enjoyed the racoons very much. If you are looking for a fun experience this one is it!
Livian_L, Mar 2026
Shawn and Adam are awesome guides， me and my friend got lost on the raccoon island and it was Shawn who found us and took us back, so warm!
Y_B, Mar 2026
Kayaking and island were great. Be sure to bring a treat for the raccoons. They really seemed to enjoy cat treats. Go as early as possible the later in the day the more people.
Amanda_W, Mar 2026
It was a fun little trip but don’t expect to be bombarded with racoons. I was a little disappointed there isn’t more on the island. Our tour guides were great (alijandra and I forgot the other one) very knowledgeable and interactive.
Joe_M, Mar 2026
Boat to an offshore site. Kayak around island and mangroves. Kayak to Racoon Island and feed the creatures. Kayak back to offshore boat. Guides and crew members are very helpful. Our crew was Adam, Matthew and Sean. Nice guys!
Emily_O, Mar 2026
Great crew, any sunny & warm day on the water is wonderful but the activity itself was underwhelming, crowded and not worth the roughly $100/pp. And, in retrospect it should have occurred to me raccoons are primarily nocturnal.
Xin_Q, Mar 2026
The trip was really fantastic and worthwhile on a sunny day. Angie, Ashley, and Chuck are amazing leaders. Be prepared for some legit kayaking, it could be a bit challenging to kayak to the island from open water when there’s strong morning tides that push you back, but it’s definitely good exercise. The watermelon, soda, and water supplies were very timely!
Brianna_S, Mar 2026
Ashley, Angie, and Chuck were such great tour guides and crew! We had so much fun. Thank you guys!!!
Johanna_Z, Mar 2026
Great experience! We saw so many raccoons!!! Our guide was personable and made it fabulous! Would highly recommended!
Elizabeth_F, Feb 2026
Very fun and unique experience! Loved seeing the raccoons up close and doing a quick paddle through mangroves. The paddle is pretty short, good for new kayakers as well as experienced ones. Dylan, Francis, and Captain Chuck were great. All were very knowledgeable about local wildlife and good kayak instructors. I would definitely recommend this tour to those who want to see Raccoon Island and paddle on Biscayne Bay.
Eleni_S, Feb 2026
Tony and Alexandra and crew were wonderful and overall it was a nice experience. My only complaint was that there were too many people in the group.
Jamie_N, Feb 2026
Captain Matt, Tony and Alex were amazing and funny. The experience was so much fun. The raccoons don’t have a lot of fresh water on the island so we brought water bottles and they drank right out of them! Highly recommended trip!!
Robert_K, Feb 2026
Adam, Matthew and Sean were very fun and friendly. We got to see some furry friends. It was too cold to kayak. Come when it is warm!
Lyndsey_M, Feb 2026
Really great experience, please read all the information sent prior to your excursion as this will speed up boarding.
Some signage in the marina would be useful as there were a number of us that arrived and wasn’t really sure if we were in the right spot
We arrived as recommended at 8.30, with a start time of 9am. However the guides didn’t arrive until 9am, this coupled with no signs had people anxious that we weren’t in the correct location for the tour
I would say a certain level of physical ability is required due to the distance required to kayak
Also useful to take bottled water, grapes etc for raccoons once on the island, the raccoons loved drinking from bottles of water and made for a fun interaction
Would absolutely recommend, we travelled as a family, 2adults and 2 lazy teens 🤣
Steven_W, Feb 2026
Kayaking through the mangroves was esp compelling Really liked our spirited guides who enthusiastically lead our group
Hannah_A, Feb 2026
So fun! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the ecosystem. Enjoyed kayaking and the island itself was so cool.
Lauren_M, Feb 2026
This was a perfect trip. Amazing tour guides - Ashley, Angie, and Chuck. The mangrove kayak part was a great little tour with info about the land and the raccoons made me want to cry with joy
Tanya_D, Feb 2026
Wear water shoes and expect to operate a kayak, just as the description says. Raccoons are so cute and will eat anything. Tony and Francisca were awesome.
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