Explorer Sarasota with a 2-hour guided clear kayak tour through the beautiful waters of Longboat Key. 2 hour guided clear kayak tour through the beautiful waters of Longboat Key. See dolphins, manatees, rays, fish, and other marine life beneath your kayak. Our experienced, friendly guides make the trip easy and enjoyable for all skill levels — whether it’s your first time in a kayak or your tenth. You’ll get a short safety orientation, Coast Guard-approved life jackets, and plenty of time to stop for photos or take in the views. Tour Highlights: 1.5–2 hour guided clear kayak eco tour All gear included (kayak, paddles, life jackets) Possible encounters with dolphins, manatees & more Family-friendly, beginner-friendly pace Convenient location near downtown Sarasota Great photo opportunities throughout Who It's For: This tour is perfect for: Couples looking for a scenic outing Families with kids Solo travelers and small groups Visitors wanting to explore more than just the beach.
We had such a great family kayaking adventure! It was perfect for our family, even with small kids. Ashley and Mike were amazing guides—friendly, patient, helpful, and made us feel safe and comfortable the entire time. The kids had so much fun! Such a wonderful family experience, and we would definitely do it again. Highly recommend!
We had an amazing experience with Ashley and Cameron!! They were fantastic guides…my daughter and I were in the same kayak at first and had trouble getting past the bridge. Ashley hooked a strap from her kayak to ours and pulled us to the calm side of the bay with no problem whatsoever. Our daughter ended up going back to the beach after a bit (Ashley took her back and later rejoined the 3 of us), but Joe took her on an adventure to the sandbar just off the beach. We had a fantastic time in the mangroves and she had a wonderful time digging up all kinds of creatures!! 💯💯💯 recommend!!
Cameron and his wife (can’t remember for sure but I want to say Ashley) were wonderful guides and are very knowledgeable about the are as well as the wildlife. I’d highly recommend anyone visiting the area or from the area to book it! It’s well worth it!! Thanks again!
Did not go, They cancelled the trip!
No manatees but a lot of wild life and dolphin sighting. Staff was very educational so we learned a lot. Recommend!!
Ashley and Cameron were super nice and knowledgeable. They made sure everyone in the group got to see/touch interesting findings (besides the manatees of course). Highly recommend. We were the only group of kayakers out where they take us.
The leaders are super knowledgeable about the mangroves, and the wildlife. They were super pleasant, conscientious, and attended to everyone’s needs almost without having to ask. They did a great job of making all of the participants comfortable with what to expect. The water was gorgeous with plenty of wildlife to see. We would totally recommend it and do it again in the future.
Ashley and Cameron were fantastic guides. Knowledgeable and helpful throughout the tour. We didn’t see manatees but we saw a hermit crab and a sea turtle, plus lots of other wildlife. Definitely recommend doing this tour.
Small family business. Very well organized. Knowledgeable team. Equipment is top notch. Personalized tour.
A very relaxing and educational experience. I will do it again when we're back in town.
We had an excellent time with Cameron & Ashley on our Mangrove tour. We learned all about the wildlife and Mangrove trees. Our boys (ages 8 and 11) were engaged the entire time.
Cameron and Ashley were great! We enjoyed our time!
Awesome family friendly experience. Very knowledgeable guides. All levels welcomed
Would recommend this kayak tour! Cameron and Ashley are welcoming, friendly and have a passion for nature and what they do! If you want to learn and experience the wildlife and sealife while enjoying relaxing mangrove channels and beautiful open water this is a must!
We had so much fun on our tour! This couple was incredibly knowledgeable and made the entire experience so enjoyable. They were not only informative but also fun and engaging, which made everything even better. We absolutely loved our time with them and would highly recommend this tour to anyone!
The whole excursion was excellent. We were 7, had a great time with Cameron (our tour guide) and would absolutely do it again. He was not only an excellent guide, but was able to talk all about the local wild life. Highly recommended.
Very fun. A lot of interesting facts about the wildlife that keeps you engaged. The mangroves are also super cool to navigate through!
Entry level. Wonderful trip. Great guides!..........................................................
The guides were very knowledgeable about the wildlife and ecosystem. The setting was gorgeous. You get a bit of a workout and mild tan. What more could one ask for? Worth every penny.
Guides were kind and helpful, grate ride
We had fun! Would do it again:)
Cameron & Ashley were amazing tour guides!! Our family had a blast!!! 10/10 highly recommend
Wonderful kayaking experience seeing dolphin, roseate spoonbill, tricolor heron, mangrove tunnels and more after launching from south end of Longboat Key. Cameron and Ashley are friendly, knowledgeable guides.
Ashley and Cameron were so pleasant and outgoing on the kayaking tour that I went on with my wife! They were very knowledgeable about the wildlife and Ashley found my wife a lot of pretty shells to bring home! We were lucky enough to be alone on our tour, so we got to go at our own pace which was nice. You can tell that both your guides are passionate about what they do as well as keeping the water and surrounding land clean!
This experience was incredibly tranquil from start to finish, and the tour guides truly made it unforgettable. I was amazed by how much I learned in such a short time, and the moment a dolphin leaped out of the water just a few feet away from us is something I’ll never forget. Both guides were wonderfully knowledgeable, funny, and clearly passionate about what they do. Even with the natural unpredictability of the ocean, I felt completely safe and well cared for the entire time. This was, without question, the highlight of my entire week in Florida. I cannot recommend this company or this experience highly enough!!!
Wonderful experience Ashley and Cameron were the nicest most informative couple, so knowledgeable We had a very unique experience with them and this trip was memorable. Not to be missed
Ashley and Cameron are amazing guides and so knowledgeable about ocean life. We saw snails, 🐌…crabs….dolphins…jellyfish and the mangroves are just so peaceful. Highly recommend and out 11 and 13 year old would agree
We had a blast! So educational & fun! We did the clear kayak tour & it was amazing Tons of birds, sea life & a gorgeous day! We saw jelly fish, crabs, snails, dolphins & tons of birds! Mangrove tour was wonderful
We had an absolute great time in this tour with Ashley and Cameron! My daughter LOVED it! Ten outta ten recommend. Definitely worth the price for the amount of time. We loved the fact that all the wildlife that we saw had names (even if they were named by you guys!)
Had a great time ! We loved it. Cameron and Ashley were wonderful guides! We will do it again! Well worth the money!
We had a family with three adults and three kids ages 10, 6, and 4 and we had a blast!! Each child was in a kayak with an adult and the clear bottoms were really cool for viewing the ocean floor. We got to see tons of ocean life - giant snails, sheep head fish, ibis, cormorants, ospreys and more. Our tour guide Cameron was a wonderful, fun guide and shared all kinds of interesting, educational tidbits about the local flora and fauna. They were amazing with the kids, took lots of great pictures for us and customized the experience for our group. Highly recommend, would definitely do this again!!!
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