Raccoon Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak
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Miami, USA
- 3 hours (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. The tour lasts approximately 3 hours.
- 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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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.
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Travelers praise the tour guides and instructors for their extensive knowledge, engaging explanations, and friendly demeanor, highlighting their expertise in ecosystems and safety. The kayaking activities through mangroves and visits to raccoon-inhabited islands are described as engaging and accessible, offering a balanced mix of relaxation, wildlife interaction, and education. Overall, the tours are considered memorable outdoor adventures with personalized attention enhancing the experience.
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Amazing experience! Francis did a great job guiding us through the mangrove forests. Cherry on top: the raccoon island! And a special thank you note for the music on the boat!
Amazing experience, really fun and easy to do. The kayaks and paddle board was a great workout through the mangroves and traveling from island to island.
Had an amazing time! Boat ride to the bay, followed by kayaking through the mangroves then to raccoon island! Ale' is super knowledgeable anout the ecosystem of the bay, mangroves and islands. Worth every penny!
An amazing experience. Sean and Francis were amazing tour guides . They were very informative and professional
Friendly knowledgeable. Amazing experience definitely recommend. Kayaking was great seeing some wildlife and raccoon Island was so cool
This was incredible!!! I was worried we wouldn't see any raccoon during the day, but they were everywhere. We didn't go too far from the beach but still saw at least 100 of them. Most of them would let you pet them, especially if you had food. They are so adorable.
This was a super fun and interactive experience! We had such a blast for our best friend’s bday!! Bucket list place to go for sure!
Due to poor weather our tour started late and they cancelled the kayak portion which was completely understandable. Our boat dropped us off on the island and told us we had 2 hours to explore and then left. There were no staff members on the island, no snacks and we were only given one piece of watermelon for the raccoons. We saw several raccoons which was awesome but this experience was definitely not worth the money. I still can’t get over the fact that they left our group alone on the island for over two hours.
Great location to kayak and see nature. Not many raccoons on the island on this particular day. Tour guides did a good job.
We loved this tour!! 5 Star- best ever!! Sean was a fantastic tour guide as was Captain Devon and paddle guide Francis! We had great instructions on the app, getting into kayaks and around mangrove. Very fun spirited and engaging. We loved Raccoon island- great for all ages! Bring water shoes!!!Nice touch finding out Sean is from Cincinnati!!! Well done!!
10/10 came from Spain to experience this. The tour started on time. I was able to kayak the mangroves and see many raccoons.
Went during the first week of August and the weather was surprisingly great.
Excellent adventure! Our guide, Alejandra, was knowledgeable and fun, and the pace was perfect. I highly recommend getting on the 9 am tour. Boats come in with other tours and they start swarming the raccoons. With this tour, you can get there first at your own pace and explore the island, getting some raccoons to yourself. They provide watermelons and waters, I recommend bringing some extra, and definitely bring some waters for the little raccoons!
Did a fair amount of kayaking and saw many raccoons on the island. Including mom’s with babies. Bring Watermelon they seemed to really enjoy that
Special thanks to Captain Jose and Adam and Francis
Jaden and Francis were the perfect tour guides! A little bit of tour and a little bit of free exploring time. A perfect mix. We saw two raccoons and it was the perfect activity. Thank you guys!
The best experience! My kids had a blast. Looking forward to going back in the future. Our tour guide was amazing.
bring a towel and a dry bad for your phone if you want pictures. Also unnecessary to show up 30 minutes early, 15 will be enough to fine the floating dock then just stand and wait there. Also bring fruits or vegetables to feed the raccoons they’re very friendly!
Well worth it...tour guides were amazing and couldn't have been more helpful..thanks guys. I cannot recommend this anymore..MUST DO!!
Great day , raccoons were so cute when we eventually found them! We saw some babies too!
Smoothly run and organised
Awesome experience, wasn’t given the option to paddleboard though despite it being listed as an option.
Sean and Devon were fantastic, Loved Raccoon Island!! Had fun kayaking through the mangroves and to the islands.
A few notes for others - Pick up is a little confusing, boat arrives at 9am so won’t see it waiting as a guide. Would recommend jandals, crocs etc not sneakers as don’t wear anything for kayaking only need on the island.
Explored the mangroves, a couple islands, and swam. Great way to spend an afternoon. Devon and Kelsey told us about the natural environment and waterways. The pickup dock is shared so there are no signs, but it is indeed the first floating dock about 200ft left of the marina docks.
We did the tour with our 3 teens. We all had a blast!! Super calm water and the kayaking was the right speed for us. Beautiful day and lots of raccoons to visit! Alejandra was a fabulous guide!!
The boat was easy to find, good directions. The kayaking was not difficult or too arduous for a fun day. Good amount of time to walk on the Raccoon Island (Sandspur Island), but a little hard to find them so we did not see as many as some of the other people. They provided fresh cut watermelon which was great, and bottled water for us. The raccoons did not want any more watermelon, someone in our group had chickpea cheese puffs and the raccoons really liked those. The tour guides Frances, Jaden, and Juan provided good information and kept everyone safe. Overall an enjoyable trip!
This was awesome! I mainly went to see the raccoons but we also got a tour of the mangroves which was beautiful!! Then kayaked over to raccoon island where my expectations were exceeded! Highly recommend!
It was so much fun. Perfect time to explore.
The kayaking was the prefect amount and the crew Adam and Cody were super friendly.
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Sean and Jose were great! Sean was a knowledgeable and friendly guide. I would recommend this trip to others
Thank you, Sean! This was such a fun day trip, we loved seeing the raccoons and kayaking the mangroves!
If you're a first timer, the kayak isn't as intimidating as you may think. They have water proof pouches and ponchos for sale on the boat in case you need one. Adam, Frances and Devin made sure we had a heart experience. They provided water and fruit during the excursion. Once we reached raccoon Island, we were able to venture off on our own. You can bring fruit and water for the raccoons if you're lucky enough to encounter them. Definitely worth the trip.
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 🥰
You will get some exercise! We saw radon an iguanas lizards and snakes! The guides were all very helpful and sweet
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