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The 15 Best Clear Kayak Tours in the USA

35 tours  ·  from $45 a head

The 15 best clear kayak tours in the USA you can book today, with what each costs, how long you are on the water and who it suits. Number one earns its place; start there.

Clear Kayak Tour of Shell Key Preserve and Tampa Bay Area - Meeting at Billy’s Stone Crab in Tierra Verde
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Clear Kayak Tour of Shell Key Preserve and Tampa Bay Area

1.Clear Kayak Tour of Shell Key Preserve and Tampa Bay Area

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,800 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79Our pick

Meet your guide at Billy’s Stone Crab in Tierra Verde for a two-hour clear kayak trip to Shell Key Preserve. Paddle tandem kayaks through open water and mangroves, stop for shells and photos, and watch for dolphins, pelicans, spoonbills, manatees, fish, and crabs. Guides such as Alessia, Jenna, Ben, and Chris add useful local insight.

“Relaxing kayaking experience out to a Gulf key. Ben was a great tour guide, he was very informed and provide a great tour.”

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Crystal River Three Sisters Springs and Manatee Clear Kayak Tours - November to March: the best window for manatees
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Crystal River Three Sisters Springs and Manatee Clear Kayak Tours

2.Crystal River Three Sisters Springs and Manatee Clear Kayak Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,830 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Launch from Kings Bay Park for a two-hour small-group clear kayak tour with an English-speaking guide such as Crosby, Dmitri, Yas, or Cami. From April 1 to November 14, paddle to Three Sisters Springs and swim. From November 15 to March 31, focus on manatees in warm spring water, with no need to get in.

“Dmitri our guide was phenomenal! Despite the super cold weather, and limited sun, we still saw manatees! He was very knowlegable about the area, manatees and we learned so much while having a lot of fun! Highly recommend!”

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Glass Bottom Kayak Eco Tour through Rainbow Springs - Meeting at KP Hole Park in Dunnellon
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Glass Bottom Kayak Eco Tour through Rainbow Springs

3.Glass Bottom Kayak Eco Tour through Rainbow Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 943 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75

Meet your guide at KP Hole Park in Dunnellon for a two-hour clear-kayak trip on Rainbow River. You’ll receive paddling instruction, then follow guides such as Sara, Andres, Sam, and Bria through crystal-clear water, with chances to see turtles, fish, birds, otters, and alligators. The group is limited to 10 people.

“Had an absolute wonderful time. Our guide, Sarah, was fantastic. Such a fun experience and would 100% recommend.”

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Clear Kayak Manatee Ecotour of Crystal River - Why the guides matter more than the boat
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Clear Kayak Manatee Ecotour of Crystal River

4.Clear Kayak Manatee Ecotour of Crystal River

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 691 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79

Paddle Crystal River in a stable, tandem clear kayak with a guide such as Jess, Kyle, RJ, or Cypress. The two-hour tour may reveal manatees, turtles, dolphins, otters, fish, and birds beneath your boat. Equipment is included, but plan for parking, launch fees, moderate paddling, and changing water clarity.

“It was a beautiful day and the experience was priceless. Our guide was very friendly and we got a few great photos from him.”

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Guided Clear Kayak Eco-Tour Near Key West - Leaving Sugarloaf Marina for the backcountry
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Guided Clear Kayak Eco-Tour Near Key West

5.Guided Clear Kayak Eco-Tour Near Key West

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 656 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79

Paddle a 100% clear tandem kayak through Sugarloaf Key’s mangroves and backcountry waters with guides such as Rebecca, Heidi, Sarah, Claudia, or Hatchett. This two-hour tour combines light-to-moderate exercise, local ecology, and a chance to see nurse sharks, turtles, stingrays, starfish, and tropical fish below your seat.

“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!”

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Guided Clear Kayak Eco-Tour of Jupiter - The first stretch, lighthouse views and mangrove water
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Guided Clear Kayak Eco-Tour of Jupiter

6.Guided Clear Kayak Eco-Tour of Jupiter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 601 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $89

Paddle a transparent kayak through Jupiter’s mangrove lagoons and the Indian River Lagoon with a guide such as Adam, Dustin, Mark, or Toni. Look below the surface for starfish, stingrays, turtles, conchs, and fish, while watching for manatees and dolphins. Groups are capped at 10, and the route includes a sandbar stop and views of Jupiter Lighthouse.

“Our flight to Costa Rico was cancelled and we were looking for something fun. This was more than fun! Adam, our guide, is the best! Informative, fun and very knowledgeable! Can’t wait to do this again!”

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Glass Bottom Kayak Tours of Silver Springs - Meeting your guide and getting on the water
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Glass Bottom Kayak Tours of Silver Springs

7.Glass Bottom Kayak Tours of Silver Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 580 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $84

Meet guides such as Josh, Bry, or Sam at Silver Springs State Park for a 1 hour 30 minute to 2 hour small-group tour in tandem clear kayaks. You’ll learn basic paddling, follow your guide through spring water, and watch for manatees, monkeys, alligators, turtles, birds, fish, and river otters. Park and launch fees cost extra.

“Google maps puts you past the entrance you should take. The park needs to let you put up a business name sign. Very confusing with the amount of rental companies out there. Josh the guide was excellent, if you get him you're lucky. Very informative about the water and full of information. I don’t know what you pay him but give him more.”

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Maui Clear Kayak and Snorkel Tour: Swim with turtles (Makena) - Turtle Town and the optional snorkel stop
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Maui Clear Kayak and Snorkel Tour: Swim with turtles (Makena)

8.Maui Clear Kayak and Snorkel Tour: Swim with turtles (Makena)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 551 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $130

Meet your guide at Makena Landing for a three-hour morning trip over shallow reefs. Paddle a clear-bottom kayak toward Turtle Town, watch for turtles and fish, then snorkel if you wish. Guides including Kyle, Curtis, Marc, and Michael focus on safety, marine life, and keeping the group together. Winter may bring humpback whales.

“My husband and I had a great time. Kyle was very patient and made sure to check on everyone often. My husband and I almost sank the kayak when my husband tried to get back in after snorkeling but Kyle was very nice about it. He flipped it to get the water out and had us on our way in a few minutes. His patience and humor made it a very fun experience. Not everyone went snorkeling but he made sure to pull the kayak to show us the turtles. It was a great experience and I plan to do it again when I come back to Maui. Thanks again,…”

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Clear Kayak Tours in Fort Pierce - Check-in, safety, and getting on the water
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Clear Kayak Tours in Fort Pierce

9.Clear Kayak Tours in Fort Pierce

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 543 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $90

Meet your guide at Fort Pierce Inlet State Park, learn basic paddle and safety skills, then set out in a clear single or tandem kayak. Guides such as Todd, Alan, Ryan, and Mark point out mangrove plants, birds, turtles, dolphins, and other wildlife as you paddle shaded tunnels and quiet lagoon waters. The group is limited to 10 people.

“We had a great time. Todd was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable about everything on the tour. We would do it again.”

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Shell Key Clear Kayak Sunset & Glow Tours - Meeting at Tierra Verde and getting ready
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Shell Key Clear Kayak Sunset & Glow Tours

10.Shell Key Clear Kayak Sunset & Glow Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 542 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Paddle a clear tandem kayak through Shell Key Preserve as color-changing LEDs light the water below. Guides such as Raven, Bria, Carmen, Jada, and Matt lead small groups of up to 10, pointing out fish, crabs, birds, and other wildlife. Sunset departures may include a beach stop, while later tours focus on stars, glowing water, and nighttime wildlife.

“Raven was absolutely awesome. Fun, informative and unique. Loved it and would recommend the glow on the dark kayak tour.”

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Clear Kayak Tours in Weeki Wachee - Why the transparent hull matters
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Clear Kayak Tours in Weeki Wachee

11.Clear Kayak Tours in Weeki Wachee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 486 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $79

From Mary’s Fish Camp, you’ll paddle a tandem clear kayak through the Mud and Weeki Wachee River estuary for about two hours. Guides such as Davis, Jody, Vinny, and Gary point out manatees, dolphins, turtles, birds, fish, and plants while helping with photos. The route stays on the water, with no swimming stops.

“Beautiful tour. Breanna was a great guide. We even saw a manatee and its not their season. Would do it again.”

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Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour - Paddling beneath the LED light
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Sarasota – Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

12.Sarasota – Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 459 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $65

You’ll paddle a tandem clear kayak on Sarasota Bay for about 75 minutes, with 10,000 lumens of LED light shining below the boat. Guides such as Dan, Steve, Matt, and Jesse help identify fish and other sea life, while nets let you collect shells and small creatures for a brief show-and-tell. Expect a relaxed pace and wet clothes.

“Steve was excellent guide, had to change plans due to wind/weather but other than that fun time. sea life activity can vary on tides/wind”

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Silver Springs Clear Kayak Manatee, Monkey & Wildlife Adventures - The wildlife you may see from the boat
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Silver Springs Clear Kayak Manatee, Monkey & Wildlife Adventures

13.Silver Springs Clear Kayak Manatee, Monkey & Wildlife Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 419 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $80

Spend about two hours on Silver Springs with guides such as Ashley, Steve, Chris, and Justin. Paddle a clear-bottom kayak, solo kayak, tandem kayak, or paddleboard while looking for manatees, turtles, alligators, fish, birds, monkeys, and sunken movie relics. The spring is 90 minutes from Orlando.

“It was a great experience, the clear kayaks make for an amazing experience. Our guide was great, pointed out all sorts of wildlife I would have a missed on my own.”

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Clear Kayak or Paddleboard Manatee Adventure - Choosing between a clear kayak and paddleboard
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Clear Kayak or Paddleboard Manatee Adventure

14.Clear Kayak or Paddleboard Manatee Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 344 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $80

Paddle the Fort King trail at Silver Springs State Park in a clear kayak or on a paddleboard. Guides such as Stevie and Roger point out wildlife, local history, and the spring head while taking photos, including underwater clips when conditions allow. The two-hour outing costs $80, plus a $6 park and launch fee.

“We had a great time with Rodger and Ben on this kayaking adventure. We saw lots of alligators, manatee, and learned some local history. Highly recommend!!👍👍”

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Bioluminescent Clear Kayak Tours in Titusville - Starting at Haulover Canal near Titusville
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Bioluminescent Clear Kayak Tours in Titusville

15.Bioluminescent Clear Kayak Tours in Titusville

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 321 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $120

Meet at Haulover Canal for a short safety lesson, then paddle a clear kayak across the Indian River Lagoon at night. Watch bioluminescent life glow beneath you, look for fish, gators, snakes, dolphins, manatees, and birds, and hear natural and space-program stories from guides such as Celeste, Anthony, and Blane.

“Get up and go kayaking bioluminescence tour was one of the best experiences we’ve ever had. It was a beautiful star filled surreal magical night. Celeste, our guide was the best guide. She was incredibly knowledgeable, informative, professional and most of all her genuine enthusiasm was contagious. We loved and will cherish our experience and hope to be back next year.”

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New in Clear Kayak Tours in the USA

★ 4.7Crystal River: Clear Kayak Manatee Tour w/Free Photo PackageFrom $6312 reviews
★ 4.5Crystal River: Three Sisters Springs Eco Tour by Clear KayakFrom $84149 reviews
★ 4.6Orlando: Clear Kayak and Paddleboard 2-Hour RentalFrom $4526 reviews
★ 5.0LED Glow in the Dark Clear Kayak or Paddleboard in ParadiseFrom $75157 reviews
★ 5.0Bioluminescent Clear Bottom Kayak or Paddleboard Sit-On-Top Kayak Hybrid Tour!From $150109 reviews
★ 5.0Evening LED Glow Clear Kayak Tour in Lake TahoeFrom $17824 reviews
★ 5.0Sand Harbor Clear Kayak Tour of Lake TahoeFrom $171126 reviews
★ 4.5Clear Kayak Three Sisters Springs & Manatee Tour Of Crystal RiverFrom $89197 reviews
★ 5.0Turtle Town Clear Kayak & Snorkel Tour (8am-11am)From $130100 reviews
★ 4.5Bioluminescence Clear Kayak or Paddleboard Tour Near OrlandoFrom $75145 reviews
★ 4.5Clear Kayak Bioluminescence Tour166 reviews
★ 5.0Clear Kayak Guided Kayak Tours in TitusvilleFrom $99116 reviews
★ 4.6South Maui: Self Guided Clear Bottom Kayak Tour31 reviews
★ 5.0Crystal Kayak Glow Tour172 reviews

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