Half Day Kayak Rental to John's Pass Sandbar & Mangrove Tunnel
Recommended by 95% of travelers
St Petersburg, USA
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
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Overview
Avoid the large tour groups and discover Treasure Island's sandbar and mangroves at your own pace with this equipment rental. Choose between a stand-up paddleboard or a single-person kayak and set out from the marina toward John’s Pass. Go for a scenic paddle that includes sandbars and islands, plus a variety of wildlife such as dolphins and manatees.
- Plan an adventurous day on the water in Treasure Island
- Go kayaking or rent a stand-up paddleboard
- Explore sandbars and mangroves at your leisure
- Keep an eye out for wildlife like manatees
What's Included
- single kayak rental
- or single paddleboard rental
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 11165 Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island, FL 33706, USA
We are at THE BOATDEGA. Next to The Waffle House.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- 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
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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
Thw staff here are very accommodating, laid back, and knowledgeable. The location was perfect and not hectic busy so the process was easy. They even have dry bags and phone bags among other things for purchase.
Reviews
4.8
based on 21 reviews
It was nice to go at your own pace. Make sure to pack water and a snack. supper nice staff and cute doggie !
Response from Host, May 2026
The self-guided rentals are ideal. Set your own pace. When Chewy, the dock dog, gets a mention, he gets a treat. Thank's for the review.
Thw staff here are very accommodating, laid back, and knowledgeable. The location was perfect and not hectic busy so the process was easy. They even have dry bags and phone bags among other things for purchase.
Response from Host, May 2026
Laid-back paddle board and kayak rentals. That is exactly what we are. Thank you!
We had fun kayaking out to the sand bar. The mangroves were cool. Never seen anything like that. Then we hung out on the sandbar and got ice cream out on the water
Response from Host, Jun 2024
The sandbar is a great destination. And the ice cream boat showed up! Thanks for the 5-star review!
Friendly service, a relaxing excursion w my teenagers without a cellphone in sight! Serious old fashioned fun - you hardly knew you were exercising.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
That's right. A relaxing way to get some exercise while immersed in nature with family and friends. We appreciate the 5 star review. Thank you.
Nice day for kayaking, enjoyed the river. The man who was working to set us up was not very helpful or friendly. He did not offer and guidance for the trip. We got lucky finding the desired stops on the trip, no thanks to him. We had to get our boats out of the water ourselves at the end of the trip, a little treacherous. No one was monitoring boaters who arrived back at the starting place.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
We have a map to the destination which is located right on the gate to the dock. The route is explained to each guest. If guests come back to the dock before they are scheduled, we don't always see them, but it's very easy to tell someone at the shop. It's also easy to set the kayak on the floating dock. What did the man do that was not helpful or friendly?
Great paddle to John's pass and Eleanor Island. Staff made it super easy to check in. Saw dolphins, manatees and sea urchins and more! Check them out!
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Thank you. Our team here works hard to make sure our guests have a welcoming experience. We appreciate the recommendation and we are happy to hear that you got to experience some wildlife during your rental.
We saw dolphins while paddling, which was so cool! The guy who helped us with the equipment was very nice and had helpful tips on where to paddle.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
The area is abundant with dolphins. Thank you for coming out and posting a review.
We had a blast paddleboarding. We saw 2 dolphins, jellyfish, sea urchins, clams, and lots of shells at the sandbar. We did have to paddle thru the marina which is about 1 mile they said, so definitely be prepared for a very good workout, and not much to see until you get to the open water where the sandbar is located. They had a big locked box we were able to leave our things in as well as an outdoor shower by the pool to rinse off, and a restroom to change In. We also visited the rooftop bar after for a drink. We had some spotty weather for our original time slot and they were great with rescheduling for a later time. I would definitely recommend this activity for families with teens and groups that are able to paddle at least 2+ miles
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