Discover the stunning natural beauty and vibrant marine life of Southwest Florida with a paddlecraft rental of your choice! This self-guided adventure lets you set your own pace, allowing you to paddle as much or as little as you desire. Choose from our selection of standard and CLEAR kayaks and paddleboards. We provide PFDs, dry boxes, and a detailed map of the island, which we will review with you before you embark on your exploration.

Our Five-Star paddle routes guide you through Estero Bay and the Gulf of Mexico’s most breathtaking wildlife habitats, featuring mangrove tunnels, secluded beaches, and excellent shelling spots. Keep an eye out for dolphins and manatees!

Don’t just take our word for it—our guided tour was honored with the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award for 2022, placing us in the top 10% of tours worldwide! If you prefer a guided tour, please check our Viator listing “Guided Island Tour - CLEAR (or Standard) Kayak or Paddleboard - Bonita Springs.” Our friendly guides, trained in biology, will ensure a memorable experience!

We offer high-quality standard kayaks and paddleboards that are both comfortable and easy to maneuver. Additionally, we have CLEAR kayaks and the only CLEAR paddleboards available in the area! If you’re new to paddlesports, let us know, and we’ll provide all the information you need to get started.

Please be aware that CLEAR kayaks have a total passenger weight limit of 400 pounds per boat and a maximum of 225 pounds per seat. Our standard single and tandem kayaks have higher weight limits and offer better tracking through the water. Feel free to contact us with any questions!

The minimum age for participation is 3 years old. We offer youth-sized PFDs, but recommend that parents bring a high-quality, fitted PFD for children under 50 pounds.

• Provision of PFD (Personal Flotation Device)
• Dry box included for personal belongings
• Well-marked map provided for easy navigation

• We recommend you bring sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, water shoes, and something to drink

We are open 7 days a week and promise to provide you with exceptional service! Paddle Naples is a family owned business that has operated on Big Hickory Island since 2014… we have over 500 5-star Google reviews… so see what everyone says about our service! Then come on out and let us show you how easy it is to get out and have some fun on the water!

Looking for something truly unique? Try our CLEAR Kayak Sunset Glow Tour. We will paddle to a secluded beach for shelling until sunset, then we turn on the colorful underwater LED lights and have a great time paddling back!

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.