Florida Kayaking Tours: the 4 Best to Book

1.Full-Day Kayak Adventure in the Everglades

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 647 reviews · from $75Our pick

Follow guides Garl, Mike, or Chris through freshwater and saltwater habitats by kayak and on foot. You may slog through a cypress dome, paddle mangrove channels, watch for alligators and crocodiles, and catch a Florida Bay sunset. The small group is limited to 10, but you must drive your own vehicle behind the guide.

“Fantastic day of sloughing and kayaking with wonderful identification of birds, gators, crocs, sharks. Our guide, Mike, was incredibly knowledgeable, personable and an excellent storyteller. The slough into a cypress mound and gator hole was a special peek into a part oRead more”

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2.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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3.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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4.Orlando: Small Group Manatee Discovery Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 184 reviews · 2 hours · from $80

Paddle the clear spring waters at Blue Spring State Park with a certified guide such as TJ, Astrid, Jimi, or Sue. This gentle, small-group tour visits manatee areas and nearby wildlife habitat, with kayaks, safety gear, water, and a snack included. Manatee sightings are strongest in winter, but alligators and birds make this worthwhile year-round.

“We were able to see about 12-20 manatees on10/8/2025. They were very active and so inquisitive. My wife was able to check this one off her bucket list. We had a great time! TJ was an excellent guide.”

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