Paddle the Florida Keys

Amy Shipley

2024-05

What a great experience! Our first time in the Keys and Paddle the Florida Keys was on my list of things I wanted to do. It exceeded my expectations! We rented kayaks for the day and it was easy and everyone was so friendly! Highly recommend going out to the little island if you have time!Thank you for a great experience!

Lisa Grenia

2024-05

Took a 2 hour tour with Kayak Jack! What a wonderful way to spend the morning. Absolutely loved the trivia and wildlife info we learned, as well as seeing Casiopia jellyfish and paddling through the mangroves.Fun, family friendly way to spend some time.Highly recommend!

Michael Yates

2024-03

We had an awesome time on our guided tour through the mangroves. We saw lots of wildlife and our guide was very knowledgeable. Friendly staff at the shop! I even purchased skateboard! Excellent place to have an adventure and create memories

Z Alex

2024-01

We LOVED our kayaking experience with Britney through the channel and mangroves! We got to see some manatees and other wildlife. Britney shared lots of knowledge about the area/animals and walked us through the process perfectly. We can’t wait to go again someday!

Sara Teele

2024-04

We really enjoyed our "Mangroves & Manatees Guided Eco-Tour". At first we were considering renting kayaks and going off on our own (a cheaper option), but I'm so glad we splurged for the tour! I don't think we would have seen as much, learned as much, or even found the right place to go without a guide. The current was quite strong in places, and without a guide helping you navigate, you might really struggle.Our guide, Britney, was awesome. She was friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. Her enthusiasm and expertise made for a great tour. We learned a lot, felt safe and capable, and enjoyed a great day out in the sun. After the tour she offered to share all the photos she had taken, as well as a list of some of her local recommendations.Would definitely recommend this activity if you're in the area!

Zoe Guile

2024-05

Highly recommend! Suzanne was an excellent guide. She was extremely knowledgeable about local wildlife, environment, and ecology. We were lucky to have her. We had a LOT of questions and she answered them all. The landscape is gorgeous and the paddle can be made to suit a variety of skill levels. We also got to go for a really nice swim :)

Jill Kawamoto

2024-02

Even on a cloudy day, Steven managed to locate 5 manatee, a stingray and various fish and birds. He had such great energy, was super knowledgeable and really cared about providing a unique experience for our group. He even 'called' a mama and her pup to the dock after we returned. He is a skilled manatee whisperer and guide. We highly recommend this excursion!

Virginia Hermanson

2024-05

We have a fantastic kayak and paddle board tour with Suzanne! She is incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and took excellent care of all of the guests.She is a talented marine biologist who was able to answer all of our questions, and tell us cool facts about the animals and the mangrove ecosystem.The facility and equipment were great.I would highly recommend this tour!

Sarah Ortiz

2024-05

Whole trip from checking in to heading out was great! Jack was an awesome guide, gave us a wonderful tour, shared valuable knowledge about the mangroves, and gave recommendations for local food/activities. The kayaking was paced well, with several opportunities to stop and take photos and enjoy all the mangroves has to offer! Loved this event!!!

Lisa Watson

2024-04

It was a great day out on the kayak. Our tour guide Jack was very knowledgeable. We saw one manatee, sharks, jellyfish, dolphins, and some birds.

Jessica Ludwig

2023-11

We went in our first day of our trip in the Keys and it was the greatest way to kick it off! Brittany was our tour guide and she was so great! She was so warm and reassuring when you made the inevitable mistake! We saw a baby manatee, a sea turtle, sting rays, and plenty of fish and birds. Would highly recommend!

Tayvian Johnson

2023-08

One of the coolest experiences we had was paddling though the mangroves! There’s so much history and information that our guide was able to give us along with all the animal sightings! 10/10 would recommend!If you’re with a partner tandem kayaks is the way to go! And if it’s your first time we would suggest taking the tour!

Tawny Thomas

2023-12

Had such a great time doing the self guided kayak through the mangroves. Go all the way to the end of the Secret tunnel one - it’s an adventure! Sadly, the manatees eluded us, but we saw sharks, stingrays, turtles, and plenty of birds and crabs. Such a great day. Great customer service and equipment.

Randy Mills

2023-12

This was recommended by a friend an we had a great time!Our guide Keith was fun and he took time to show us a lot of things we would neve have seen otherwise. We saw 3 Manatees including a baby, many Rays and a lot more. We will definitely do this again next trip down.

S C

2023-05

Susanne was the best guide! My partner and I were a bit faster than the group due to our experienced kayaking, but Susanne was awesome with accommodating us and the slower couples. She’s very knowledgeable and loves the ocean and the creatures.15/10 recommend paddle!

Craig Thompson

2024-05

Gina and I had a blast on our tour with Paddle the Florida Keys! Our guide, Jack, was the epitome of professionalism and expertise. His knowledge of the area and passion for nature truly enhanced our journey. We were lucky to see three dolphin and other native wildlife. It was an unforgettable experience that we highly recommend to anyone looking for adventure in the Keys!

Jordan Marks

2024-01

My wife and I had a great time at Paddle the Florida Keys! We drove down to the Keys for a day and this was an excellent way to experience the keys. We were even running a little late because of traffic down there and they were very accommodating to us still getting out with our scheduled tour. The shop has a great vibe to it, very authentic to the Keys and not presumptive whatsoever. If you take a tour, ask for Britney. She was very knowledgeable about the area, and did her best trying to find us local wildlife to observe. She did a great job leading our trip! Overall, we’ll be back and would highly recommend.

Sean O'Donnell

2023-05

My son and I had a fabulous trip kayaking the mangroves! Our guide, Suzanne, was patient and kind, and was eager to help everyone have a great experience. I would definitely recommend this, for the quality and the very reasonable price.

Laura - Minneapolis

2024-04

We went last week on the morning manatees and mangrove tour. No manatees could be found that morning but we still had a fun paddle with Suzanne, seeing green herons, iguanas, cormorants, tarpons and of course navigating the mangroves. This was an easy trip and a nice group size. They do offer to sell you extra things but if you know what you need, no problem.

Laurie Topolski

2024-05

Suzanne is an amazing guide and a fantastic teacher if you're new to kayaking. I was very unsure of going kayaking and I had a wonderful time. Can't wait to go again. Thank you Suzanne for an awesome time.

Katrina Poeta

2024-04

We had so much fun paddling the mangroves. Our guide Jack was informative and great to visit with. We have done this tour twice, once with our teenage children and once with another couple. Both times very enjoyable. We look forward to it every time we are in the Keys.

julianne ackerman

2023-05

Me and my boyfriend had never been kayaking before. This place was amazing and made it very simple. The mangroves was an amazing once in a life time experience. We were hesitant because we have never been on anything like this adventure before but it was simple and fun. We are not people in shape and did struggle a bit getting back against the current but it wasn’t anything too difficult. I highly recommend doing this if you plan on coming down here and Paddle! Made it very simple and easy. They are amazing. We took snacks, drinks. Sunscreen and our phone without water proof cases. You just have to be extra careful.

Anna S

2023-05

Staff is so helpful and kayak trip is beautiful! We went through the mangroves and had just enough time to take a quick trip to the island. The mangrove trail is definitely a beautiful and unique experience. You’ll find some nice shells if you scuba dive around there too! We rented kayaks separate from the tour and had a lovely day.

Lapene Maijala

2024-04

We had a great time kayaking through the mangroves with the knowledgeable and affable guide Jack. Jack led us through the maze of living tunnels at a comfortable pace while pointing out local wildlife and their roll in the Florida ecosystem. It was a great afternoon on the water and I wouldn't hesitate to book again.

Anthony Dominguez

2024-05

Fantastic and fun experience. Our guide Brittany was energetic, knowledgeable, and just plain awesome. My wife and I had a blast. We highly recommend!

Justin Roberts

2024-02

A very relaxed and informative experience. Manatees in the canal before we started so got us all in the mood! Our guide Susanne was very knowledgeable and helpful - few tips and hints on how best to kayak and then off we went exploring the mangrove channels - absolutely stunning with plenty of wildlife on the way. Highly recommend as an overall experience and you get to explore areas you can only reach by canoe or kayak especially the narrow overhanging mangrove channels.

Jane Walker

2024-02

We booked this tour kind of last minute and we are so glad we did! We had Britney as our tour guide and she was excellent. The equipment was clean and new. Their location is perfect for a relaxing kayaking tour through the channels and mangroves. We saw beautiful birds and a couple of manatees. I highly recommend this company and tour when you are in Key Largo!

Stephanie Bushey

2024-03

Such a great day out on the water! Brittany led our group on a really fun expedition, seeking all kinds of marine animals. She was super knowledgeable and friendly, and took all kinds of great photos, too! We had a really nice close encounter with some dolphins, and other types of marine animals. I highly recommend!

William Elmo

2023-08

First time visiting the keys, with a lot of available kayak rentals around, no deal was as sweet as an all day rental (10am-5pm) for under 60 bucks. I came with my partner shortly after 10:30 and we rented a tandem kayak (2person) and were out traveling til 2:00pm. We didn’t get any tours but we passed by a few that pointed out a manatee and gave us some other information about the area. The coolest part was traveling underneath the mangrove trees where you needed to navigate using your hands. Overall a dope experience for a great price, would 100% come back again.

Niki McManis

2024-03

Beautiful mangrove kayak tour and very low key/easy paced. I was able to do it pretty easily 6 months pregnant in a double kayak with my husband.We didn’t see any manatees but did see some small crabs and jelly fish that our guide, Keith, pointed out. We were disappointed to not see more wildlife but the mangrove tunnels and the trip were beautiful regardless.