4 Island Kayak Tours in Naples Worth Getting Wet For

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

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

At Capri Paddlecraft Park, guide Rammel introduces you to stable Hobie pedal kayaks or paddle kayaks, then leads a roughly two-hour trip through Marco Island mangroves. Expect wildlife lessons, calm-water exploring, photos, and possible dolphins or manatees. You may get wet, so dress for it.

“Pedal kayaking is the way to go! Our guide Rammel made this trip fun, relaxing, educational and so very enjoyable. It was a beautiful day and we even saw manatees! We would definitely take this trip again.”

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

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

Paddle Naples guides you through Big Hickory Island’s mangroves, open Gulf water, and shell-covered beaches in a standard or CLEAR kayak or SUP. Guides including Hannah, Nick, Victoria, and Zach point out birds, dolphins, shells, and local ecology. The relaxed tour lasts about 2.5 hours.

“Great experience for families and solo travelers. Very informative Guide- we had Nick lead us and I found him to be very patient with inexperienced paddle boarders and knowledgeable! Learned a lot and will absolutely come back again soon for another adventure!”

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3.Self-Guided Island Tour: CLEAR/Standard Kayak, SUP-Bonita Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30Best value

Choose a clear or standard kayak, tandem kayak, or SUP and set out from Big Hickory Island for two hours in Estero Bay. Staff such as Hannah, Zack, and Karin help with setup and route instructions. Expect mangrove channels, shelling beaches, birds, and a chance to spot dolphins.

“Smooth operation, good equipment, very nice area to kayak, choice of routes to travel and friendly staff.”

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4.Dolphin and Manatee Tour of Marco Island by Kayak or SUP

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 125 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Meet your guide at 1969 County Road 951 near Marco Island for a two-hour paddle through Florida’s coastal waters. Choose a SUP or double kayak, learn basic techniques, and look for dolphins, manatees, turtles, bald eagles, pelicans, and more with guides such as Cam, Michael, Doug, Jacob, or Zack.

“Great family experience. We saw some fabulous birds and it was so peaceful on the water. Knowledgeable and very helpful guide. A bit to strenuous in the heat for our ten year old who ended up in parents kayak. Unfortunately we didn’t see any manatee or dolphins but the group before us what seen dolphins. Still a great tour that everyone enjoyed.”

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