4 Stand-Up Paddleboarding in Naples to Build a Morning Around

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

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.Guided Dolphin Eco Tour by Kayak & SUP – Fort Myers Beach, FL

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50

Paddle with a guide such as Nick, Hannah, Josh, or Seth through mangrove tunnels toward Big Hickory Island Preserve. Expect wildlife spotting, shelling, and practical help for first-time kayakers. Tours last about 2.5 hours, with morning and afternoon departures, and groups are capped at 12.

“E collect tour. Hannah was great, funny and gave alot of educational info about the wildlife qe saw along the way. Highly recommend! Very well priced also!”

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