Clear Kayak Tour: Explore Florida's Marine Life
4.7
27 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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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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G5924fzsteves
Mar 21, 2024
Great little adventure! - We had a great time!! Ethan did a great job explaning stuff to us, the weather was great and the scenery is awesome!! Would go again.
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Melindahg7752xj
Mar 16, 2024
Amazing experience - We very much enjoyed our kayak tour. Our tour guides Danny and Taylor were very well informed and helpful. They geared the tour for everyone in our family. From my mom (who is 68) to my youngest daughter (who is 7), everyone was included and had an amazing time. They were welcoming and had so much information to share with us about the area and wildlife. We throughly enjoyed our 2 hours with them and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a wonderful kayak experience. And they included some beautiful pictures at the end with us. These pictures were on the water and from a drone, the pictures were nothing short of amazing. Thank you!!
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Cator_h
Mar 14, 2024
Very fun, educational experience! - Katie was an excellent guide! The birds were beautiful and she described them very well! The water was easy to paddle
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Loriu613
Mar 14, 2024
Perfect family adventure - Ethan was an amazing guide and we had a wonderful afternoon in nature! Highly recommend as a fun family activity. Kayaking was not too strenuous and the time spent wading in the Tampa Bay (even saw dolphins swimming nearby) was fantastic.
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988emmakatem
Feb 23, 2024
Amazing Time - My friend and I went on a tour with Taylor and we cannot recommend her enough! All though the time of year didn’t allow us to see much wildlife, we learned so much and saw so many different species of birds. Taylor is extremely knowledgeable and kind, she made our experience very enjoyable!
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Roberthfromcincy
Feb 22, 2024
Don't hesitate, book this tour! - We thoroughly enjoyed the kayaking and explanation of local wildlife and conservation efforts. Walking on the sandbar at low tide was a unique experience we highly recommend. Danny is extremely knowledgeable and his passion for customer satisfaction was very appreciated.
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Nomad09741527675
Feb 19, 2024
Delightful experience among the Mangroves! - It was lovely. Ethan was wonderful. I have two hip replacements and he gladly helped me in and out of the Kayak. That's service is a capital S.
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Y5031irmarkc
Feb 15, 2024
Great journey through the mangroves - Great journey through the mangroves with our guide Ethan. Just the right amount of info and chat, and some great photos. Thank you.
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Northstar478856
Mar 7, 2024
A little disapointing. - This trip was not bad, but just a bit boring. Our guide, while nice, did not proactively share information, or points of interest. So we gathered some info by asking questions but otherwise this was less of a “tour” and more of an opportunity to paddle kayaks in the mangroves. We had hoped to see more wildlife and a manatee. So, the trip, was simply pleasant but not engaging or memorable.
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