Clear Kayak Tour: Explore Florida's Marine Life
4.8
32 Ratings
Bradenton
Explore Florida's marine life on a clear kayak tour at Robinson Preserve. Paddle in crystal clear kayaks and spot fish, sea turtles, birds, rays, dolphins, and manatees!
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Robinson Nature Preserve - Join us for a guided 2-2.5 hour eco tour in a 100% clear kayak thru Robinson Preserve! Keep your eyes peeled as we explore the mangroves looking for wildlife such as fish, sea turtles, various bird species, spotted eagle rays and even the occasional dolphin and manatee! We love sharing the water with wildlife but cannot guarantee sightings.

Don’t be afraid to ask your guides any questions along the way! They love sharing fun facts about all of the wildlife we see, the ecosystems we explore + the history of the area which makes it a truly unique place to visit in Florida! Our guides are naturalists + biologists who can’t wait to show you the beauty of wild Florida!

Be sure to let your guide grab you pics along the way or the perfect shot at the top of the 5 story observation towers with unforgettable views of Tampa Bay, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge + Anna Maria Island!

What's Included
  • Quality clear kayak and paddles
  • Included life jackets for safety
  • Drybag to protect belongings
Additional Information

Add this thrilling adventure to your bucket list and embrace the spectacular sights from a crystal-clear kayak on an ecological tour at Robinson Preserve! The distinct experience of paddling in these transparent kayaks is akin to snorkeling without the need to get wet! This engaging activity is a mere few minutes away from Anna Maria Island, Bradenton, Siesta Key, Sarasota, and the Tampa Bay Area!

This tour offers the unparalleled opportunity to dive into the raw beauty of untamed Florida, surprisingly just a heartbeat away from the city’s hustle and activity!

The transparency of the kayak provides an unmatched viewing experience of the underwater world as we navigate through the mangroves!

Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife sightings such as various species of fish, sea turtles, a myriad of birds, dotted eagle rays and even the occasional dolphin and manatee! Seeing wildlife swim beside us always brings joy, however, while we always hope for these encounters, they aren’t guaranteed.

Come encounter the awe-inspiring vistas and partake in the tour that has received a 5-Star rating from over 20,000 satisfied customers across the company.

Location
1704 99th St NW
99th Street Northwest
Upon arriving at the preserve you’ll drive past the Kayak Launch located to your right. You can park in the lot located on your left and meet your guide down by the kayak launch to begin your adventure.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(32 Ratings)
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Donna_k
May 16, 2024
Picture perfect - Never kayaked and it was so Fun. And got out and walked a little. So beautiful and quiet. Katie our tour guide was very good
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Adrianavn6031sl
May 11, 2024
So much fun! Quiet and easy paddle - This trip was so fun! We are Florida locals and wanted to take a trip with friends. We ended up being in a group of 6. Our guide was fun and shared a lot of info with us about the area. Robinson Preserve was really pretty. No boats with motors and no fishing so it was really peaceful. Definitely would recommend this to others! We would come back or go to another location!! Sarasota was close and sounded really nice!! No manatee sightings today but it was seriously worth checking out
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790shanah
May 8, 2024
Great time - Both guides were fabulous and the area was beautiful. Not too strenuous and saw lots of wildlife. Enjoyed learning about the area and animals from the guides.
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Nadjaw158
May 6, 2024
Great Tour - Very nice Tour were we learned a lot about the Preserve and its wildlife. Chris was fantastic!! It's a tour for nearly everyone 🫶
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Kimberlyhe7681fk
Apr 20, 2024
Sunny and spectacular - Had a great time. Our guides were fun and had lots of interesting info to share about the area! Would love to go again some day!
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Thomasvc7659tr
Apr 14, 2024
Great kayak experience! - Katie was delightful and knowledgeable. Loved her! The glass bottoms were an unexpected pleasure. Well make sure to revisit on our next trip to Cortez.
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Marycallam
Apr 6, 2024
Recommend. Very relaxing. - We recommend this preserve and company. It was nice to kayak, step out on the sandbar in the bay and go up the observation tower. I was disappointed not to see any manatees. Also we really didn’t see anything through the clear kayak.
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David_m
Mar 22, 2024
A hard Day's work to give it a title I give it a hard Day's work - It was fine everybody was nice the guide was excellent even from our hometown our state we had a good experience good exercise good workout
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Skallmeyer
Apr 20, 2024
disappointing and expensive - The experience was disappointing and expensive. The clear kayaks were not an attribute that added anything to the view. There was nothing to see underneath us - no fish, no rays, no aquatic life at all -not as advertised. The seats and the posture they forced were very uncomfortable. Five of our seven family are very experienced kayakers and accustomed to better seats and views over the side. Our guides, Katie and Justine, were wonderful, however. The most fun was getting out of the kayaks and seeing snails and crabs in shallow water.
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Passenger223713
Mar 25, 2024
Cancelled due to windy weather - Tour operator cancelled due to inclement weather. It was a hassle to figure out how to get a refund from Viator. Just waiting for the refund to post in 3 to 5 business days on my account. Hopefully it will go through with no problems.
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