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The Island Tour: Kayak Adventure with Marine Life
5.0
35 Ratings
Bradenton Beach
Embark on a kayak adventure to encounter dolphins, manatees, and vibrant marine life. Snorkel, explore, and discover beautiful shells on this unforgettable island tour.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 1465 Gulf Dr S - Wow, this tour has it all! Join us on a kayak adventure to a stunning island oasis where the sandbars are teeming with all sorts of amazing marine life. Get ready to spot fish, sand dollars, starfish, conchs, crabs, and other unique critters. Along the way, we might even get a chance to see dolphins and manatees, who love visiting this area. Once we arrive, we’ll kayak around the shallow waters and give you the option to snorkel and witness the incredible marine life just beneath the surface. And don’t forget, this spot is a treasure trove for beautiful shells too! This tour is perfect for adventurous paddlers like you and lasts 2.5 hours. It’s going to be an unforgettable experience!
Please note that we use tandem kayaks. If there is a solo customer or odd numbered group we will set up one single kayak to accommodate. Please call with any questions or requests.
What's Included
- Dry bags
- Paddles
- Life jackets
- Kayaks
Additional Information
What sets our kayak adventure apart is the incredible variety of marine life you’ll encounter! Dolphins, manatees, birds, fish, and shells galore! As we paddle to the island oasis, keep your eyes peeled for playful dolphins and gentle manatees. Once we arrive, we’ll explore the clear waters, giving you the chance to snorkel and witness the vibrant marine life beneath the surface. And let’s not forget the treasures of beautiful shells waiting to be discovered! This tour is perfect for adventurous paddlers. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!
- Travelers should bring their own water and snacks
Location
1465 Gulf Dr S
Gulf Drive South
Go to the Coquina Beach South boat ramp on Sarasota Bay at Coquina Beach. This is just south of Leffis Key Preserve and just north of the bridge that connects the southern point of Anna Maria Island to Longboat Key. We will be launching and landing our kayaks here. Please call with any questions.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Laurabower23
Aug 2, 2024
Fun trip with plenty of sea creatures - Fantastic trip with friendly knowledgeable guides. We paddled out to a sand bar and spent time looking for crabs, sand dollars and other sea creatures. Then moved on to a bay and saw a manatee and an osprey.
It was a fun trip and the guides really looked after us.
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Shazeena_r
Jul 25, 2024
Wonderful tour! - I took this tour with my husband and 13 year old son. Nick was a fantastic tour guide!! He was very friendly, professional and knowledgeable about the area! We got off the kayaks on the first sandbar and after some time when the currents picked up Nick moved us all towards the shallower part of the inlet. Kayaking itself wasn't too difficult, getting onto the kayak from the first sandbar took some effort but my husband helped! but it was a great experience and we'd like to thank Nick for a lovely day out!!!
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Shazeenar2023
Jul 24, 2024
Lovely time on the water - Amazing time! Our tour guide Nick was so knowledgeable and friendly ! He gave us a lot of information about the local species of crabs etc we would find in the bay. He looked out for everyone in the water. A truly lovely time, we saw a lot of crabs sand dollars and more
Thank you Nick!!!
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Rachel
Jul 20, 2024
Highly recommend! Very fun!! - Our family of 4 had a wonderful experience! Tommy sent a text the night before to confirm meeting location, time, and what to bring. I was able to ask any questions needed. Our tour guide was Evan, and he did a fantastic job! We went to an island & 2 sandbars to snorkle. He taught us about the island and educated us on the sealife we encountered. We had a great time and highly recommend this awesome experience!
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Tylersg7684bc
Jul 19, 2024
Evan was awesome - I had a blast on the kayaking adventure! There were so many sand dollars and crabs to see. Our tour guide, Evan, was incredibly nice and hospitable, making the trip even more enjoyable. Highly recommend!
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Alexafarrelly
Jul 15, 2024
Fun and easy kayak and snorkeling trip! - We visited Florida on a friends trip five of us went out with Evan as our guide. We had such a fun time. This is a great trip for beginner kayakers and snorkelers. You really don’t kayak too far and you snorkel in very shallow water on a sandbar. Would be great for kids also. Evan was fun and entertaining and knowledgeable would highly recommend!
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Troypf7847gz
Jul 14, 2024
Great experience - Evan was great! Very knowledgeable and super fun to be around.
We got to see all kinds of wildlife including a baby shark. We would highly recommend!
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Erica_o
Jul 4, 2024
This was a great time!... - This was a great time! Nick and Tommy were great tour guides and were knowledgeable about the islands and wildlife we saw along the way.
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Lilslick85
Jun 13, 2024
Awesome tour as family of four! - We had a great time! Evan was super nice and patient with us novice paddlers. He provided a lot of great views and info throughout the tour. We were able to catch sightings of dolphins, two manatees, spider crabs, conch snails, sea turtle nests, and sea urchins. Definitely recommend!!
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Chris
Jun 10, 2024
Really fun trip - Evan was our tour guide. He went above and beyond. He pointed out some really cool spots to snorkel,gave us plenty of time. Saw a manatee. He had so much knowledge about the area. Such a fun trip.
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