Miami Kayaking Tours: the 4 Best to Book

1.Raccoon Island: Exploration on SUP/Kayak

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

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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2.Raccoon Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak

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

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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3.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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4.Clear Kayak Tour in North Miami Beach – Mangrove Tunnels

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 232 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $73Best value

Spend about 2.5 hours paddling clear kayaks through North Miami’s mangrove channels with a guide such as Jenny, Cassie, Sam, or Jess. You’ll use tandem kayaks, pass beneath tangled roots, and look for birds, tree crabs, iguanas, and possibly a manatee. The tour begins and ends at East Greynolds Park.

“We enjoyed kayaking through the mangroves. Jenny was an experienced tour guide and was able to easily manipulate low tide and windy conditions. She knew a lot about the birds we saw and the mangroves themselves. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience!”

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