Naples Kayaking Tours: the 4 Best to Book

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

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

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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2.Manatees and Mangrove Tunnels Small Group Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 954 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95

Join an ACA-certified guide such as Adam, Justin, Tiffany, or Caroline for a three-hour tandem kayak trip through Naples-area mangroves and canals. The route includes a winter manatee search, narrow mangrove tunnels, salt marsh, and wildlife viewing in the Ten Thousand Islands area. A van shuttle sets up the downwind paddle back to the marina.

“Justin provided some really great information and he is just a really good guide! Such a worthwhile Kayaking Experience”

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

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

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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4.Mangrove Tunnels & Mudflats Kayak Tour – Local Biologist Guides

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 785 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

Paddle Rookery Bay near Marco Island with local biologist guides such as Evan, Sam, Matt, and Ray. You’ll pass through mangrove tunnels, open water, mudflats, and oyster reefs while looking for birds, dolphins, snails, crabs, and sea stars. Single kayaks suit ages 12 and up, while children need a tandem kayak with an adult.

“Would highly recommend this activity and moreover this vendor. Our guide, Evan, was full of information and gave us the full measure of service!”

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