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15 Stand-Up Paddleboarding Tours in the USA Worth Booking

35 tours  ·  from $30 a head

Most trips have room for one morning on the water. These 15 stand-up paddleboarding tours in the USA justify it, priced and timed so you can decide quickly and get back to packing a dry bag.

Dolphin and Manatee Stand Up Paddleboard Tour in Daytona Beach - Around the island, yacht club, and canals
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Dolphin and Manatee Stand Up Paddleboard Tour in Daytona Beach

1.Dolphin and Manatee Stand Up Paddleboard Tour in Daytona Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,328 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $65Our pick

Paddle through Daytona Beach canals, beneath seven bridges, around an island, and past yachts while looking for dolphins and manatees. Guides such as Brock, Dallas, and Spencer teach beginners on calm water, with kayaks available if standing feels uneasy. Morning departures offer cooler weather and better wildlife conditions.

“Spence was an awesome guide!!! Very caring and attentive!!! We didn’t see any wildlife but very scenic tour.”

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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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Dolphin, Manatee and SeaTurtle SUP Adventure Tour of St Augustine - Kayak or paddleboard: choose with care
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Dolphin, Manatee and SeaTurtle SUP Adventure Tour of St Augustine

3.Dolphin, Manatee and SeaTurtle SUP Adventure Tour of St Augustine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,219 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Paddle for about two hours with a guide from Three Brothers Boards, choosing a kayak or paddleboard. You’ll explore the waters near Anastasia State Park and the St Augustine Lighthouse, watching for dolphins, sea turtles, manatees, birds, sharks, and jumping fish. Guides including Ryan, Spence, Nolan, and Todd are praised for patient instruction and local wildlife knowledge.

“Spencer was a great tour guide! It was very fun to paddleboard and see florida! I saw a sea turtle but it was bit late in the season for manatees!”

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

5.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

6.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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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

7.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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New Smyrna Dolphin and Manatee Kayak and SUP Adventure Tour - Leaving DiVito Park and finding your rhythm
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New Smyrna Dolphin and Manatee Kayak and SUP Adventure Tour

8.New Smyrna Dolphin and Manatee Kayak and SUP Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 457 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Paddle from DiVito Park through New Smyrna Beach waterways for about two hours. Your guide points out dolphins, manatees, turtles, birds, conchs, and local history. Kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, paddles, and life vests are provided. Guides such as Michael, Spencer, Fletcher, and Mike are praised for patience and helpful wildlife tips, though sightings are never guaranteed.

“Spence was a wonderful guide. Very patient with some of us who haven’t kayak before. He knew all the spots to take us to see dolphins. We highly recommend this tour.”

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Clear Kayak or Paddleboard Manatee Adventure - Choosing between a clear kayak and paddleboard
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Clear Kayak or Paddleboard Manatee Adventure

9.Clear Kayak or Paddleboard Manatee Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 344 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $80

Paddle the Fort King trail at Silver Springs State Park in a clear kayak or on a paddleboard. Guides such as Stevie and Roger point out wildlife, local history, and the spring head while taking photos, including underwater clips when conditions allow. The two-hour outing costs $80, plus a $6 park and launch fee.

“We had a great time with Rodger and Ben on this kayaking adventure. We saw lots of alligators, manatee, and learned some local history. Highly recommend!!👍👍”

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Private Stand Up Paddle Boarding Tour in Turtle Town, Maui - A private lesson that suits beginners
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Private Stand Up Paddle Boarding Tour in Turtle Town, Maui

10.Private Stand Up Paddle Boarding Tour in Turtle Town, Maui

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 293 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $169

Meet at 7:15 am in Kihei for a two-hour private paddle along Maui’s Turtle Town coast. Guides Aqua and Sky provide patient instruction, safety gear, local stories, and photos. You may see sea turtles, coral, fish, and, on a lucky morning, a monk seal.

“Aqua made our paddle boarding experience so special, fun and memorable! From reaching out with clear and helpful instructions prior to arriving to ensuring our paddle boarding experience was safe, adventurous, engaging, educational, beautiful and so fun. My daughter and I LOVED our paddle boarding experience and sea turtles making their appearances throughout our time in the water. Thank you, Aqua!”

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Sassy’s Silver Springs Kayak and Paddleboard Tours - Launching at 5656 East Silver Springs Boulevard
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Sassy’s Silver Springs Kayak and Paddleboard Tours

11.Sassy’s Silver Springs Kayak and Paddleboard Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Sassy’s Silver Springs tour takes you about two hours along the clear Silver River by kayak or paddleboard. Guides such as Brad, Sassy, Maria, Carrie, and Destanie explain the springs, wildlife, and local past while helping with paddling and photos. Boats, paddles, life vests, and dry bags are included. Expect a small group of up to 16 people.

“Fantastic experience at Silver Springs, highly recommended tour with very knowledgeable guide. Everything was explained prior to and during the tour. Questions and interactions encouraged throughout the experience. We started on time and ended up going over time as our guide wanted us to experience everything on offer. Location is amazing, and you get to see alligators within feet of the kayak. Would go again tomorrow if we could. A defo must if in the area.”

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Haleiwa River Paddle Board Rental with Blue Planet Adventure Co. - Rainbow Bridge and the private launch
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Haleiwa River Paddle Board Rental with Blue Planet Adventure Co.

12.Haleiwa River Paddle Board Rental with Blue Planet Adventure Co.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 215 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Rent a stand-up paddleboard or single kayak from Blue Planet Adventure Co. beside Haleiwa’s Rainbow Bridge. You get two hours on the Anahulu River and Haleiwa Bay, with optional instruction, life jackets, paddles, and leashes. Staff members including Julie, Elena, Cree, Max, and Tyler have helped beginners get started.

“Had a great experience. We (my kids and me) weren’t sure we could master the paddle boards, but we did! It was a nice low key paddle down the river and back even though we got caught in a passing downpour. Going out into the bay was a bit trickier with the waves from the ocean/boats. The girl (didn’t get her name) at the launch/dock was awesome! Great at getting us set up and launched twice.”

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Wildlife Refuge Manatee, Dolphin & Mangrove Kayak or Paddleboarding Tour! - Mangrove passages are the scenic centerpiece
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Wildlife Refuge Manatee, Dolphin & Mangrove Kayak or Paddleboarding Tour!

13.Wildlife Refuge Manatee, Dolphin & Mangrove Kayak or Paddleboarding Tour!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · from $52

Launch at Haulover Canal near Mims and paddle the Indian River and Mosquito Lagoon by kayak or stand-up paddleboard. Guides such as Noah, Logan, Katie, and Captain Mike point out manatees, dolphins, birds, alligators, horseshoe crabs, and mangrove wildlife. The 90-minute tour includes equipment and photos sent afterward.

“We had an amazing time and learned so much about the wildlife and the preservation of the seashore! Would recommend for all!”

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Dolphin and Manatee Kayak and SUP Adventure Tour of Cocoa Beach - Thousand Islands after the refuge
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Dolphin and Manatee Kayak and SUP Adventure Tour of Cocoa Beach

14.Dolphin and Manatee Kayak and SUP Adventure Tour of Cocoa Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 194 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Spend about two hours kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding through Cocoa Beach’s Banana River Manatee Refuge and Thousand Islands Conservation Area. Guides such as Riley, Jack, Christian, and Roman share local wildlife facts while you look for dolphins, manatees, storks, spoonbills, and more. Kayaks, boards, paddles, and lifejackets are included.

“Dolphin, manatee, hermit crabs, spoonbill , pelicans, osprey! It was a great afternoon. Our tour guide, Riley was very knowledgeable and provided a great leisurely experience”

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Florida Bioluminescent Kayak & Paddle Board Adventure - Nate, Jeff, and Jess set the tone
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Florida Bioluminescent Kayak & Paddle Board Adventure

15.Florida Bioluminescent Kayak & Paddle Board Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)

Paddle the Indian River lagoon from Merritt Island in a kayak or stand-up paddleboard with guides such as Nate, Jeff, or Jess. Summer brings glowing dinoflagellates, while winter brings comb jellies. Expect a relaxed 1-hour-45-minute outing, photos, bug spray, and a small group capped at 12.

“Nate was a fantastic guide. He was knowledgeable and safety minded. Seeing the bioluminescent water was thrilling. The mosquitoes were terrible when we got there but Nate gave us some bug spray and we were fine for the entire trip.”

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Bioluminescent Clear Bottom Kayak or Paddleboard Sit-On-Top Kayak Hybrid Tour! - Clear-bottom kayak, hybrid, or paddleboard choice
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Bioluminescent Clear Bottom Kayak or Paddleboard Sit-On-Top Kayak Hybrid Tour!

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