Private Guided Kayak Tour On Big Hickory Pass

Joey was a fantastic guide, knowledgeable, patient, timely, and fun. Well worth the money and time. We actually left feeling like we made a friend, which is worth more than the great service we received. We will be back & thanks to Joey we are trained on where the good spots are.

Super worth it! Great guides and great service! They helped greatly with the kayak boarding. There were so many manatees! Weather was beautiful and perfect amount of time💛

People were super nice, we got there early and they allowed us to practice. The guide was very nice and explained things clearly and the beach was super pretty with lots of shells

My grandson and I had an amazing time on our kayak trip. Our guide Kevin was very friendly and knowledgeable. As we paddled back to our drop off point we encountered 2 friendly dolphins. We spent about 20 minutes “playing” with them. A great experience!

What a great experience! The guides are knowledgeable and have all the little touches that make the tour amazing.

Best time!! Great tour guide!

Our tour was perfect. The water was smooth. Kevin was our guide. He’s very knowledgeable of the area. Got to see some manatee noses poking up close to us. Saw some really cool birds. Mangroves were fun to go through. Joey was easy to work with for scheduling and payment Highly recommend

We had an amazing experience with Island Breeze Kayak Tours on the Private Guided Kayak Tour on Big Hickory Pass! The guides were friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole trip relaxing and fun. We saw dolphins, beautiful scenery, and had such a memorable time as a family. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a unique Southwest Florida adventure!

We had a great private kayak tour with Kevin! He told us a lot about the wildlife and the history of the area, and took us through some really pretty areas - would 100% do it again.

This tour was a great experience. Staff was knowledgeable. Highly recommended.

I can’t say enough good things about our guided kayak tour in Hickory Pass, Bonita Springs. From start to finish, it was one of the most peaceful and memorable experiences I’ve had in Florida. Joey was knowledgeable, patient, and clearly passionate about the local ecosystem — pointing out wildlife, explaining the mangroves, and making sure everyone felt comfortable on the water. The scenery was unreal. Crystal-clear water, quiet mangrove tunnels, dolphins in the distance… it felt like being dropped into a nature documentary. The pace was perfect too — relaxing but still adventurous. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, this tour is a must-do. I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a beautiful, calming, and unforgettable way to explore Bonita Springs. Five stars all the way!

Wonderful & friendly kayak tour, very special to see a dolphin close up, along with other wildlife. Kevin was very knowledgeable

I cannot say enough about how wonderful Kayak Joe was in helping us to prepare, organize, and ensure that our large amount of attendees had a wonderful experience. Regardless of the skill level, they provided instruction and made everyone comfortable. This was the highlight of a four day annual meeting in Bonita Springs!!

Joey was an absolute blast to be around. He was super knowledgeable and gave us an amazing tour. Highly recommend day trip with the family.

We had a great time paddling through some mangroves and to a shell rich beach. He was a knowledgeable and helpful guide. A great time for everyone.

Joey was a great guide and very knowledgeable of the area. The area was beautiful to kayak in, and the waters were so peaceful that my the whole family, including my parents who are 65+, easily got the hang of it as beginners. Would recommend!

We had such a great time! Joey had a lot of interesting stories and facts he shared during the tour. We will definitely be back again.

Beautiful day on the water! Joey was a great guide. We enjoyed the kayak trip & would recommend to others visiting the area.

Great communication, friendly, perfect day. We enjoyed Joey tour. Friends on a kayak tour and Joey was perfect host. Thank you for a great day- can’t beat this time of year.

very nice guide and gave us a lot of information. We saw a dolphin and a very nice stand full of shells. nice adventure ;) ….

Joey and the Island never disappoint! The shelling, the views, the sea and wildlife and Joey's stories are second to none. Best tour and guide in Naples!

Had an amazing time! Our guide Joey was a great guy and really went out of his way to ensure a great tour! 😀 I have sharing my experience with all my friends!

Great tour saw dolphins and manatees. Tour guide was very sweet and nice. Enjoyed and will definitely be coming back in the future!

This is relaxed, first class excursion. Joey is friendly and professional. You feel like he is a friend from the moment you meet him. This is a must do when you are in the area. Thank you Joey

Took my four kids, 9, 17, 20, 24 out for the afternoon. We saw manatee & dolphins, Joey was incredible with the family. We had such a fun afternoon, highly recommend!

It is a memory that will last a lifetime. The views were relaxing and beautiful, but Joe made the trip incredible. Book the private tour if you want to go at your own pace, but there is no way you can go wrong with Joe.

My girlfriend booked trip with Island Breeze and it was hands down the best experience you can have in southwest Florida! Joey our guide, is a life long local and has an immense knowledge of the area and knows exactly where to take you to have an amazing experience. Joey was also so welcoming and he strives to make sure his customers have an amazing time. From taking you to the most beautiful and bountiful shell beach to the seclusion of the mangroves it’s enough to make you fall even more in love with the area. If you haven’t experienced the beauty of southwest Florida this is definitely a must to put on your bucket list.

My boyfriend and I went out with Joey and I don’t even know where to start with how WONDERFUL our trip and experience with Island Breeze and Joey was! He has profound knowledge of the water and all of the little islands and spots in the area. If you are a shell enthusiast, like myself, he will take you right to a great spot where you can collect GREAT shells and lots of them! He took us into the New Pass area and the bayside where we enjoyed great conversation as friends but he also taught us so much about the area. As locals, we thought we had a good idea of the area, but Joey is a life-long local with so much to share about the water ways, the marine life, and everything about the area in general. Not only will you enjoy a relaxing kayak or paddle board ride, but you will have a wonderful time talking to him and listening to his insight and wisdom. Even if you cannot take your phone for pictures, he will take great pictures of you and the area for you to remember your experience! Whether you are visiting and vacationing or you are local, we cannot recommend Joey enough. Joey goes above and beyond for his customers and your experience with his tours will be unmatched. Island Breeze will be our exclusive tour guide from here on out!

Joey's awesome! Great guide, knows the best places to see Florida wildlife. Very accommodating. Some in the group brought their own kayaks. Some guides get irritated over this, he didn't. Helped us unload and load. Ty Joey!

Joe is a fabulous tour guide who navigated our group through the mangroves. He had really great time management and made sure that everyone in the group felt included. He was really accommodating and flexible. Great family memories were made, we would highly recommend booking a tour with Joe.

I’m a new resident to SW Florida I booked this trip for my friend and I It was amazing right from the booking process, Joey was great to deal with and an excellent tour guide I will definitely be booking again

Joey was absolutely AMAZING! He knows exactly where to go and is so knowledgeable. He’s very mindful, kind, and patient when it comes to family tours- we really appreciated that. 100% would definitely recommend!

Thanks Joey for the guided tour! Joey was very knowledgeable and we felt very safe and comfortable not being expert kayakers from Indiana!

Island Breeze is hands down the best experience you'll have whether kayaking or paddle boarding. The guided tour to Big Hickory is amazing. Joey has so much history on the island because he's lived it for 40 years. His love of the area and island shines through as he talks about the changes, especially since Hurricane Ian came thru in 2022. Lots of great shelling and the opportunities to observe dolphins and manatees as well as other sea life makes the trip well worth the time.

We had a wonderful time. Joey made sure we knew where to find the launch site and was there early to greet us. Mike was a fantastic guide. We saw a couple of manatees and dolphins. Well worth your time and money. Highly recommend.

A great tour through the mangroves. We have seen many beautiful birds and admired the many plants. On a small island we made another stop to collect shellfish. Great! On the way there we even had a dolphin very close to the kayak. Younger children can paddle with an adult in a kayak and older children can already do the tour in their own kayak. It was incredible and Joey made a great tour possible. He knows well and knows where animals and places worth seeing are. A great guy!