Top 15 Island Kayak Tours in the USA

1.Epic Kayak and Snorkel to Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,311 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $115Our pick

Review of Oahu’s Kailua kayak and snorkel tour, with Mokulua Islands, sea turtles, lunch, costs, effort, guides, and practical tips.

“We rented the kayak to go to Lanakai Beach and the mok’s - were pleasantly surprised to find that the rental included a lot more. We got gourmet sandwiches and chips from a restaurant across the street - that was then placed in a cooler bag and dry bag. The package also included snorkeling gears, dry bags, beach chairs and umbrellas. I also thought that we are on our own after we got the kayak but there were staff at the beach to help us with the kayak. Friendly staff and so convenient! We had an awesome day!”

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2.Exploration on SUP/Kayak

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

Paddle Biscayne Bay to Raccoon Island, meet gentle raccoons, explore mangroves, and enjoy fruit, drinks, and wildlife with a guide.

“It was amazing!! Thank you so much to Alejandra and Tony for their kindness and energy it makes this experience better :)) I recommend you this activity if you’re in Miami to ser these adorables raccoons😍”

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

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

Explore Marco Island mangroves by easy pedal kayak, spot wildlife, learn from Rammel, and enjoy a relaxed two-hour eco tour.

“This was an unforgettable adventure! The tour was highly informative, and the highlight was seeing manatees in the wild not once but multiple times—a truly brilliant experience. The guide was super friendly, gives you all the pictures via airdrop at the end (for free), no expectations on tips like most which makes this guide extra special! I highly recommend this to anyone visiting Naples!”

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4.Raccoon Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak

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

Kayak through Miami mangroves to Raccoon Island, with wildlife, snacks, drinks, and practical tips on groups, mosquitoes, and meeting points.

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

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5.Thousand Island Mangrove Tunnel, Manatee & Dolphin Kayak Tour w/Cocoa Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 923 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $70

Paddle Cocoa Beach’s mangrove tunnels with a small group, seeking manatees, dolphins, birds, and tarpon on a relaxed guided kayak tour.

“Fun, exciting, totally different experience. Kayak took us through Mangroves, seeing manatees along the way. Best time we had in Cocoa Beach.”

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6.Nature & Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak

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

Review of Miami’s mangrove SUP and kayak tour, with wildlife, raccoon island, boat transport, drinks, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“A fun little adventure in Miami. Adam was our guide and was wonderful and knowledgeable. the raccoons came right up to us and we had a blast.”

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

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

Review of Paddle Naples’ Bonita Springs eco kayak tour, with mangrove tunnels, shelling, wildlife, pricing, tips, and booking advice.

“Well worth the price of admission. Mind you, the paddling and beach excursion does take some physical abilities. Nick, our guide, was fun, friendly, and very knowledgeable. We came away with good memories, knowledge about the local wildlife and fauna, and a history of the area. I would do this excursion again.”

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8.Bioluminescence Night Kayaking Tour of Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 605 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

See glowing plankton, comb jellyfish, dolphins, and starry skies on a guided night kayak tour through Merritt Island Refuge.

“We drove 3 hours round trip and they told us that we were on a weather delay and waited for an hour and could be waiting all night and our guide said that the likelihood is that we would not be going out. Mind you we already drove close to 2 hours and this company refuses to give any money back, only rain checks which is very frustrating because we were from out of town and left the next day so we got shafted $350 for 5 of us. Very unfortunate that the company wouldn’t work with us or budge”

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9.Nature & Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 562 reviews · 4 hours · from $99

Explore North Miami’s mangroves by kayak or SUP, spot wildlife, swim, snack on fruit, and relax on a four-hour guided island outing.

“Our guide Sean was super nice, helpful and empathetic & went out of his way to find a solution for me when I had to decide at the last minute that I couldn‘t embark on the tour due to time reasons. Thanks again!!”

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10.Kailua Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour, Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 379 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $276

Paddle to Oahu’s Mokulua Islands, explore Queen’s Bath, snorkel, and enjoy lunch on this active five-hour Kailua kayak tour.

“All I could say the water was absolutely beautiful that day and the waves were prefect going out to the islands. Jay our tour guide getting there was awesome. She explained everything so well to us on what to do and not what to do and about the history of the island. I recommend her 100% being your tour guide.”

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11.Amelia Island Guided Kayak Tour of Lofton Creek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 375 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)

Paddle calm blackwater through Lofton Creek near Amelia Island, with beginner-friendly instruction, wildlife, cypress trees, and local stories.

“The views are stunning!! It was unlike any kayaking we had ever done because of the trees and birds. Just beautiful! Our guide Jessica was full of history, fun facts and great knowledge of all the surrounding animals and flora.”

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12.Eagle Island Sea Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 359 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $115

Paddle calm Clover Pass waters to Eagle Island near Ketchikan, with expert guides, wildlife sightings, gear, and port transport included.

“This is a very peaceful adventure. The guides were so knowledgeable and helpful. I was unsure if I could get in and out of the kayak, but they made it very easy.”

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13.Island Kayak Tour Experience in Frisco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 255 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Paddle Dillon Reservoir from Frisco Bay Marina with a small group, mountain views, wildlife, local history, and expert instruction.

“Loved our kayak tour with Norris! Great for the whole family. Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly.”

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14.Kayak Adventure of Shell Key Preserve & Island with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $58

Paddle Shell Key’s mangrove tunnels, spot wildlife, and relax on a shell-covered island with a friendly local guide in three hours.

“We truly enjoyed our day with Scott and Karissa. Very knowledgeable, friendly, and down-to-earth people. Scott gave great kayak pointers before we started our day to ensure a smooth experience. Gave interesting facts about the wildlife and environment of the mangroves. All in all worth the money and would definitely recommend it!!!”

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15.Big Island 9-Line Zipline Experience Plus Private Waterfall Swim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 170 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $348

Review of Big Island’s Umauma Falls 9-line zipline and private waterfall swim, with practical tips on price, timing, safety, and value.

“This experience really was epic. The guides (Hogg, Avery, and Koda) were fun, funny, and most importantly thorough. The setting is EXACTLY what you expect Hawaii to be - lush, temperate, and beautiful. The experience is accommodating for all shapes, sizes, and skill levels, and ages in our group ranged from roughly 7 to mid-60’s. Now, the reason I couldn’t give this review a perfect rating is because of the “ticket” pushed to me by Viator, which stated our experience began at 10am in two separate places. Our arrival time was actually supposed to be 9:15 am. While there WAS an email that stated this (admittedly my oversight), when you…”

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