4 Stand-Up Paddleboarding in Miami 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.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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