WORLDWIDE · WILDLIFE KAYAK TOURS
A hull makes almost no noise, which is the whole point. The 15 trips below go where manatees, dolphins, turtles and seabirds actually are, with prices and the season each animal keeps.
Kayak Tenerife’s coast, snorkel in a secluded bay, and look for turtles and dolphins with wetsuits, gear, photos, and guides included.
“Really nice, lovely tour. Barbara and Gonza were perfect guides.”
Paddle calm Daytona Beach waterways beneath seven bridges while seeking dolphins and manatees on this relaxed, beginner-friendly SUP tour.
“Awesome experience, the guide, Dallas, was knowledgeable and made it fun. We saw dolphins and would definitely recommend this tour.”
Paddle Crystal River in a clear kayak, visit Three Sisters Springs, and spot manatees with a small-group local guide.
“Crosby our guide was great kayaks were very stable. Had a great time. Recommend it highly. Only issue was hard to hear guide at times.”
Paddle Golfo Aranci with marine biologists, snorkel at Cala Moresca, spot wild dolphins, and enjoy a Sardinian aperitif for $53.
“Maria and Marco were great guides, very knowledgeable and friendly. We saw dolphins at sunset and an octopus as well as lots of cool fish with snorkeling earlier in the evening. Would highly recommend!”
Kayak Tenerife’s west coast, snorkel with colorful fish, and look for wild dolphins and turtles on this active three-hour sea tour.
“Absolutely excellent experience! Booking everything was easy and all information was easily accessible! Mario, our guide, was friendly and always ready to help if anyone has questions or was clumsy with their kayaks! We loved it so much that we are considering doing it again before we leave !”
Paddle Tavernier Creek’s mangrove tunnels on a guided Key Largo kayak tour with wildlife, small groups, and beginner-friendly instruction.
“Amazing experience that we would recommend to everyone. Both relaxing and fun. A great way to see the mangroves and wildlife of Key Largo.”
Paddle St. Augustine’s waters by kayak or SUP, spot dolphins and turtles, and explore Anastasia State Park for $65.
“The communication was very clear and concise. It was easy to find them and they were prepared when we arrived. We were told that Noah was training and he did great job. Ryan was also very knowledgeable and helpful. We were lucky to find some dolphins and hung out with them. Both of the guides pointed out and educated us about the various birds as well.”
Paddle mangrove tunnels near Naples, search for winter manatees, and spot birds, alligators, sharks, and fish with a small expert-led group.
“We had a great trip. Justin was as super guide. Really knowledgable about the area and entertaining. We were lucky enough to see gators, a crocodile and manatees. Would highly recommend.”
Review of Sarasota’s $59 mangrove kayak tour, with manatees, dolphins, a hidden beach, wildlife, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“It was a great experience! Myself and my 3 teenage daughters went on this excursion. The guide was so friendly and knowledgable. I highly recommend this experience.”
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.”
Review of Crystal River’s $79 clear kayak manatee tour, with wildlife tips, costs, group details, guide praise, and honest drawbacks.
“Absolutely great tour. Our guide, Cypress was wonderful, very knowledgeable, and made it fun and exciting for our family. Highly recommend this tour.”
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”
Paddle Tromsø’s winter fjords with guides, seals, eagles, snow-covered islands, hot drinks, and transport from the city.
“This was a fantastic experience! Certainly a must do while in Tromsø! The experience itself was well worth the price, but our guides Lauti and Jenka added even so much more to the experience with their knowledge of the area. We even saw multiple seals, who seemed curious to see us as well! If there are spots left, this will definitely be something unforgettable!”
Paddle Adelaide’s mangrove creeks, spot dolphins and shipwrecks, and learn about the sanctuary with a marine biologist guide.
“Kendall was a great guide ,fun and knowledgable and this made for a really enjoyable afternoon. Thanks for a great day.”
Review of Maui’s clear kayak and snorkel tour at Makena, with turtle sightings, reef views, practical tips, costs, limits, and booking advice.
“Kyle from Clear Bottom Kayaks was awesome, and we had the best day! The experience was unbelievable and we saw so many turtles! Even when the other family we were with struggled a bit, Kyle was super patient and encouraging, making sure everybody had a great time. We would absolutely recommend this to adventurous families looking to do something unique.”
Pick a coast, a cave, a river or a tunnel.
