12 Miami Kayak Tours to Build a Morning Around

1.Raccoon Island: Exploration on SUP/Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,289 reviews · 2h 30m · from $99Our pick

Choose a kayak or SUP and follow a guide through Biscayne Bay mangroves before a boat ride to Sandspur Island, known as Raccoon Island. Guides such as Francis, Alejandra, Tony, and Sean help with paddling, wildlife, and photos. Expect raccoons, possible rays, dolphins, crabs, and plenty of sun.

“Awesome little experience in Miami! The guide is very fun and knowledgeable! Just a bit on the high side of the price value ratio”

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2.Raccoon Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 972 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99Top rated

So Flo Water Adventures takes you by boat from North Miami Beach to a kayak launch near Sandspur Island, also called Raccoon Island. Guides such as Alejandra, Tony, Sean, Angie, and Liam lead you through mangroves, open water, and a short island visit with raccoons, snacks, drinks, and optional swimming or snorkeling.

“The excursion was great and our guide Sean was very knowledgeable. Our tiki boat driver was also really nice.”

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3.Nature & Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 816 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $99

Choose a kayak or SUP in North Miami, then ride out to mangroves and Raccoon Island with guides such as Sean, CJ, Tony, or Alessandra. Expect beginner instruction, wildlife stops, swimming, fruit, and drinks, but less paddle time than the four-hour length may suggest.

“It was great! The little raccoon guys are so sweet. It was well managed and was a great time. It wasn’t the time of year for manatees but that’s okay it was lovely.”

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4.Clear Kayak Tour in North Miami Beach – Mangrove Tunnels

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 232 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $73

Meet your guide at East Greynolds Park for a 2.5-hour clear kayak trip through North Miami Beach mangroves. Guides such as Jenny and Cassie point out birds, tree crabs, iguanas, and other wildlife. Tandem kayaks, paddles, lifejackets, and dry bags are included.

“Jenny was an amazing tour guide! In addition to the beautiful scenery and knowledgeable guide, we were lucky enough to see over 5 different species of birds and several Iguanas!”

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5.Biscayne Bay Ultimate Boat Tour with Kayak Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 157 reviews · 4 hours · from $99

Join Soflo Water Adventures at Venetian Marina for a four-hour Biscayne Bay trip with guides such as Sean, Adam, and Oscar. Cruise past Bird Island and Indian Creek, kayak through mangroves, visit Raccoon Island, and enjoy swimming, cold drinks, and fruit.

“Great afternoon! Raccoon island was the highlight of the day. Captain and guide were fantastic!”

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6.Mangrove Jungle Exploration on SUP/Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Start at 10800 Collins Ave, then take a short boat ride to the kayaking area. Paddle through mangroves and open water with guides such as Sean, Ashley, Ruby, or Adam, then visit Raccoon Island for fruit, wildlife, and a short island walk. Kayaks and paddle boards are available.

“It was well organized. A floating dock is just to the left from the blue building. It was empty when we arrived around 8:40 and a boat came at 9 am to pick us up and bring us to the kayaking station in the middle of a bay. We saw a lot of birds and bunch of raccoons. We had enough time at the raccoon island. Liam and Isabella were very nice and helpful.”

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7.City Lights SUP or Kayak Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 86 reviews · 2 hours · from $89

Meet your English-speaking guide beneath I-95 in Downtown Miami, choose a kayak or stand-up paddleboard, and paddle the Miami River for two hours after dark. Guides such as Marco, CJ, and Aziz are praised for patient safety help. Expect city lights, yachts, cold drinks, glow sticks, and possible wildlife.

“Our guide was awesome. He explained everything we needed to know and gave us time to get into it. The Tour was epic, we saw so much of Miami by night and had enough time to do it in our tempo and take pictures. Even if u never done it before, u can book this tour with no doubts. Bring yourself shoes (like slippers), a shorts or a bikini, which can get fully wet. Parking spots were across the street (paybyphone). Totally recommend this activity to u”

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8.Guided LED-Lit Kayak Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 76 reviews · 2h 30m · from $89

Join guides such as Marco, CJ, or Sean for a 150-minute night paddle from downtown Miami to the bay. Choose a glowing kayak or a non-illuminated paddle board, learn the basics, sip complimentary drinks, and watch the skyline shimmer from the Miami River.

“Wow, what an experience. Thoroughly enjoyed it. We did have a bit of a rough start. Our booking had the wrong start time (we were a half hour too early) and they didn't have our reservation, but no hassel to them! After ensuring there were enough gear for everyone, we were kitted up, safety briefing done and we were off down the ladder and into our kayak. There were two guides (Sean and ? sorry forgotten his name) on the water with us. They made sure we were enjoying it, we remained hydrated and that we were going at a pace we were comfortable with. if you get the opportunity,…”

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9.Beginner-Friendly Island Snorkeling by SUP or Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 61 reviews · 2h 30m · from $99

Learn to kayak or stand-up paddle with Soflo Water Adventures, then follow guides such as Tony, Celia, Miguel, or Sydney through mangroves to Sandspur Island. Snorkel in shallow water with a safety vest, watch for fish and rays, and enjoy fruit, water, soda, and Gatorade.

“This was amazing..literally an epic trip for the family. Highlight of the time in Miami. With 3 kids 7-12. It’s like 5 things in one and all are awesome. Boat ride to a boat where you grab paddle boards or kayak. Then a paddle in the mangroves. Then a paddle across a bay. Then feeding raccoons. Then snorkeling. Then a paddle back. And another boat ride. All the time with plenty of beverages. You need to do this. Miguel and Sydney were awesome.”

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10.Manatee Season Paddleboard or Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 47 reviews · 2 hours · from $85

Meet your English-speaking guide at Virginia Key Beach Park for a two-hour paddleboard or kayak tour. You may see manatees, dolphins, rays, and birds while exploring Lamar Lake, Biscayne Bay, or the Atlantic coast. Guides such as Parker, Frank, and Andy are praised for helpful instruction and local tips.

“Our guide, Frank, was very knowledgeable and taught us a lot about the animals, birds, mangrove trees etc in the lagoon. The highlight was seeing several manatees up close. They swam right up to our kayaks, and floated around us. The only downside I’d say was that the cost was a little high. We were done after 1.5 hours and would have preferred a one hour tour for a lower price. It’s a bit of a trek out to the island, and it’s quite rustic once you get there. That was fine for us, but good to know! Overall it was well organized, safety was top priority and we really…”

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11.Kayak or Paddleboard Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 9 reviews · from $19Best value

Choose a kayak or paddleboard and spend one hour on calm Biscayne Bay near Key Biscayne. Miami Watersports provides equipment, safety instructions, storage, bathrooms, and parking. Tandem kayaks are available, and you can add more water activities at the same location.

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12.Paddle Board or Kayak Rental in Virginia Key

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 1 hour · from $26

Rent a paddle board, single kayak, or tandem kayak from PADL LLC at Virginia Key Beach Park. After a short English safety briefing, spend an hour on Lamar Lake and Biscayne Bay, watching for manatees, dolphins, rays, turtles, and herons beneath the Miami skyline.

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