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Island Kayak Tours in the USA: the 15 Best to Book

23 tours  ·  from $25 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend who paddles: 15 island kayak tours in the USA worth the money, each with its price, its time afloat and the one thing to know before you commit.

Kailua Bay, Oahu: Epic Kayak and Snorkel to Islands - Kailua Beach Park is the real starting line
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Kailua Bay, Oahu: Epic Kayak and Snorkel to Islands

1.Kailua Bay, Oahu: Epic Kayak and Snorkel to Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,311 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $114Our pick

Set out from Kailua Beach Adventures with a guide such as Mike, Evelyn, Alex, or Tupre, or paddle independently to Flat Island or the Mokulua Islands. You’ll haul a 70-pound kayak to the beach, kayak several miles, snorkel near Lanikai, explore a bird sanctuary, and finish with a deli lunch, showers, and lockers.

“Friendly helpful staff. Weather was windy thus limiting the activity; however, enjoyable experience.”

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Raccoon Island: Exploration on SUP/Kayak - Meeting at Bill Baggs Marina
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Raccoon Island: Exploration on SUP/Kayak

2.Raccoon Island: Exploration on SUP/Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,289 reviews · 2h 30m · from $99

Choose a kayak or SUP, follow a guide through Biscayne Bay mangroves, then reach Sandspur Island by boat for time with its gentle raccoons. Guides such as Tony, Alejandra, Francis, Ashley, and Sean help with paddling, safety, wildlife, and photos. The 150-minute trip includes life jackets, drinks, and fresh fruit.

“FIRE!!!!! Liam and Francis were fantastic!! We saw so many raccoons, and big ol moon jelly fish!!! The mangroves were gorgeous!!! If only we could keep the raccoons as pets 🤭🤭🤭”

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Easy Ride Pedal Kayak Tour Marco Island & Naples (Pedal or Paddle - Meeting Rammel at Capri Paddlecraft Park
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Easy Ride Pedal Kayak Tour Marco Island & Naples (Pedal or Paddle

3.Easy Ride Pedal Kayak Tour Marco Island & Naples (Pedal or Paddle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,065 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Meet guide Rammel at Capri Paddlecraft Park for a two-hour tour through Marco Island’s mangroves. You’ll receive a safety briefing, choose a pedal or paddle kayak, and learn about birds, sea life, and the coastal ecosystem. Pedal kayaks make the outing gentle on your arms, while free photos and possible dolphin or manatee sightings add extra appeal.

“Finally a way my family could kayak together! My son could never paddle due to paralysis in his left arm. The ability to peddle allowed him the opportunity to fully participate in this experience. My family also loved the knowledge we left with. Now we have a deeper understanding of the sea life and the knowledge to help preserve it. This was also an activity worth way more than we paid!”

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Raccoon Island: Exploration on SUP/Kayak - Meeting at Bill Baggs Marina
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Raccoon Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak

4.Raccoon Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 972 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Start at 10800 Collins Ave, board a boat, then kayak through mangroves and open water to Sandspur Island. Guides such as Tony, Alejandra, Angie, Sean, and Liam explain the ecosystem while you look for fish, crabs, snails, and birds. Expect snacks, drinks, swimming, and time with raccoons.

“This company and your was excellent. We looked into other kayak tours, but you had to kayak the entire way there. That would have been tough. This company boats you to a floating dock where you kayak the last leg for a shorter distance!”

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Thousand Island Mangrove Tunnel, Manatee & Dolphin Kayak Tour w/Cocoa Kayaking - Wildlife sightings, with realistic expectations
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Thousand Island Mangrove Tunnel, Manatee & Dolphin Kayak Tour w/Cocoa Kayaking

5.Thousand Island Mangrove Tunnel, Manatee & Dolphin Kayak Tour w/Cocoa Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 923 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

Paddle Cocoa Beach’s Thousand Islands with a guide such as James, Ian, Susie, or Michael. You’ll move through open lagoon water and narrow mangrove tunnels while looking for manatees, dolphins, tarpon, stingrays, crabs, and birds. Tours last about 2.5 hours, include kayaks and photos, and limit groups to 10 people.

“Fun, exciting, totally different experience. Kayak took us through Mangroves, seeing manatees along the way. Best time we had in Cocoa Beach.”

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Nature & Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak - Paddling through the mangroves
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Nature & Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak

6.Nature & Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 816 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $99

From Venetian Marina, choose a kayak or SUP and follow a guide toward Miami’s mangroves and Raccoon Island. Expect a boat transfer, beginner instruction, wildlife sightings, swimming, fruit, and drinks. Guides such as Sean, CJ, Tony, Alexandra, and Adam have earned praise for their energy and local insight. Bring water shoes and a change of clothes.

“This was an amazing little afternoon excursion. Our host was very knowledgeable in local birds, fish, fauna and all things wildlife. we kayaked alongside a pod of dolphins, saw crab spiders, raccoons, puffer fish, a variety of birds and then some. Highly recommend this to see the biscayne bay. Great value.”

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Guided Island EcoTour: CLEAR/Standard Kayak, SUP - Bonita Springs - Open Water, Birds, Dolphins, and the Luck of the Day
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Guided Island EcoTour: CLEAR/Standard Kayak, SUP – Bonita Springs

7.Guided Island EcoTour: CLEAR/Standard Kayak, SUP – Bonita Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 793 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50

Paddle Naples leads a relaxed 2.5-hour eco tour from Big Hickory Island in Bonita Springs. Choose a standard or clear kayak, SUP, or Hobie pedal kayak, then explore mangroves, Gulf water, and a shell-filled beach. Guides including Hannah, Nick, Victoria, Elizabeth, and Zach share details about birds, dolphins, shells, and local ecology.

“Our group of six ranged in age from 12 to 81. Guide, Nick, was friendly, helpful, and very knowledgeable about the area and wildlife we saw. We had plenty of time to take in the beautiful sites and explore. No manatees in December (best in July this far south), but the time on the water was time well spent!”

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Bioluminescence Night Kayaking Tour of Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge - Getting fitted with the kayak and safety gear
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Bioluminescence Night Kayaking Tour of Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge

8.Bioluminescence Night Kayaking Tour of Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 605 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Meet your guide at Haulover Canal for a 90-minute paddle through the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge. You’ll learn about bioluminescence, watch comb jellies glow beneath your kayak, and may spot dolphins or hear manatees. Guides including Faith, Brea, Seven, Leslie, and Leo have led outings.

“Getting to see the bioluminescence and the peacefulness of kayaking at night under the stars. Our guide Seven did a really nice job of sharing information about the location and the wildlife within it.”

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North Miami: Nature & Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak - Starting at Venetian Marina and choosing your boat
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North Miami: Nature & Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak

9.North Miami: Nature & Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 562 reviews · 4 hours · from $99

Choose a kayak or stand-up paddleboard, learn the basics from your English-speaking guide, then follow calm mangrove waterways near North Miami. You may see raccoons, iguanas, turtles, birds, dolphins, or manatees. The trip includes safety gear, fruit, sodas, Gatorade, and water, with time to swim and snorkel at an island stop.

“Was amazing, the guide was very nice and we learned a lot about the rigion in this activity”

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Kailua Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour, Oahu - Starting in Kailua and getting ready on land
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Kailua Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour, Oahu

10.Kailua Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour, Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 379 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $275

Paddle from Kailua to the Mokulua seabird sanctuaries with a naturalist guide such as Tommy, Mike, Austin, or Will. Explore tide pools and Queen’s Bath, snorkel in Lanikai’s clear water, and eat lunch on the beach. The five-hour trip suits fit swimmers who can handle a five-mile round trip and a short kayak carry.

“Great tour experience and Tommy was a great guide! Be prepared to kayak against the wind heading out but worth it!! The eoc tour and snorkeling were fun. Easier ride back in. Recommend water shoes with strong soles for walking around the island. Definitely Italy recommend this!!”

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Kayak Adventure of Shell Key Preserve & Island with a Local - Key things to know before you book
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Kayak Adventure of Shell Key Preserve & Island with a Local

11.Kayak Adventure of Shell Key Preserve & Island with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $58

Join Florida locals Scott and Karissa for a three-hour kayak trip through Shell Key Preserve near St. Petersburg. Paddle shallow grassy waters, pass through mangrove tunnels when tides allow, watch for dolphins, manatees, fish, and birds, then stop at Shell Key Island for swimming, shells, and beach time.

“We truly enjoyed our day with Scott and Karissa. Very knowledgeable, friendly, and down-to-earth people. Scott gave great kayak pointers before we started our day to ensure a smooth experience. Gave interesting facts about the wildlife and environment of the mangroves. All in all worth the money and would definitely recommend it!!!”

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Seven Isles of Fort Lauderdale Kayak Tour - Getting started at George English Park
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Seven Isles of Fort Lauderdale Kayak Tour

12.Seven Isles of Fort Lauderdale Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $89

Meet Blue Moon Outdoor Adventures at George English Park for a private two-hour kayak outing through the Middle River, Intracoastal waterways, and Isles of Venice. Guides such as Colin, Jenna, Matt, and Ronni have helped beginners find their rhythm while sharing local history, tropical plants, mansions, and yacht views. Kayaks, lifejackets, paddles, bottled water, and coconut water are included.

“It was so relaxing going along the Isles and our tour guide was well informed. We were so happy to have had a beautiful day.”

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Clear/Standard Kayak Self Guided Island EcoTour Bonita Springs! - Following the map into mangrove country
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Clear/Standard Kayak Self Guided Island EcoTour Bonita Springs!

13.Clear/Standard Kayak Self Guided Island EcoTour Bonita Springs!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $25Best value

Rent a single or tandem kayak from Mike’s Coastal Expeditions in Bonita Springs and set your own pace around Big Hickory and Estero Bay. Staff explain the route, provide a map, life jacket, dry bag, shelling bag, and quality paddle. Look for dolphins, seasonal manatees, mangroves, and a secluded beach reached by kayak.

“There were 8 of us. Mom, dad and adult kids. Chose to do tandem since we were unsure what to expect. It was awesome!! Low key - chose the self guided tour. I’m kind of a scaredy cat and I was very comfortable with! The beach is so worth stopping at. Probably spent a good 30 minutes cooling off and finding all kinds of shells!! Easy to book. And very friendly staff!!”

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Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour - Manatees are the reward, not a promise
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Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour

14.Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 86 reviews · 2 hours · from $55

Paddle a tandem sit-on-top kayak through the waters around Bradenton and Anna Maria Island with guides such as Ben, Tommy, Kinsey, and Nick. You may see manatees, dolphins, crabs, seabirds, and fish, then stop at a sandbar or beach to explore. Guides provide gear, instruction, local stories, and tour photos and videos.

“It was quite fun, we got to see some manatees in the ocean and bathe in a beautiful beach. Tommy was super nice and helpful”

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From Naples, FL: Marco Island Mangroves Kayak or Paddle Tour - The stop near Marco Island
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From Naples, FL: Marco Island Mangroves Kayak or Paddle Tour

15.From Naples, FL: Marco Island Mangroves Kayak or Paddle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 81 reviews · 2 hours · from $59

From Capri Paddlecraft Park, you’ll follow a guide through Marco Island’s mangrove tunnels by kayak or paddleboard. Guides such as Rammel, Juan, and Sertac explain the ecosystem as you look for seabirds, fish, dolphins, and manatees. The two-hour trip includes equipment, a safety briefing, and a stop near Marco Island.

“Great adventure learned a lot and had a wonderful time”

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