Top 4 Key West Kayaking Tours

1.Key West Mangrove Kayak Eco Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,205 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $80Our pick

At Lazy Dog Adventures, you will spend about two hours paddling shallow mangrove creeks near Hurricane Hole Marina. Guides such as Rachel, Heather, Brett, and Bethany point out sea stars, crabs, jellyfish, birds, and other marine life while explaining the geology and ecology of the Florida Keys. Single and double kayaks are available, and all guests must know how to swim.

“It is a wonderful way to understand the ecosystem of the mangroves of Key West. We had Bethany who was a stellar guide.”

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2.Half-Day Trip from Key West with Kayaking, Snorkeling & Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,683 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $115

Set out from 255 Front Street with Danger Charters for a four-and-a-half-hour outing that combines schooner sailing, guided kayaking through mangroves, and reef snorkeling. Expect a small boat group of up to 20, fruit, snacks, beer, wine, soft drinks, snorkel gear, and winter wetsuits. Choose morning or afternoon, with sunset included on the PM trip.

“This was such a great experience! The captain and staff were super fun and had a lot of good information about the area during the trip for first time travelers. Would highly recommend this trip!”

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3.Key West Full-Day Ocean Adventure: Kayak, Snorkel, Sail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 767 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $152

Spend 6.5 hours aboard a 65-foot schooner with guides such as Daniel, Brian, Joe, and Captain Janet. Sail through the Key West National Wildlife Refuge, snorkel in Florida Keys backcountry waters, kayak through mangroves, and enjoy a buffet lunch with unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks. The maximum group size is 20.

“My 14 year old and I thought this experience was awesome! We got to sail, see lots of sea life snorkeling, hangout on a sandbar, kayak around the mangroves, and were well fed all day. Our captain and Josh were amazing! They shared a lot of interesting information about the history of Key West and the ecology of the wildlife preserve. The 6.5 hours flew by and snorkeling/swimming was made more enjoyable with the optional use of pool noodles. There was also a go pro camera on board that participants and the crew used to take turns filming our adventures. At the end of our sail Josh edited the footage…”

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4.Guided Clear Kayak Eco-Tour Near Key West

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

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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