6-Hr Kayak Expedition: Tropical Mangroves and Wildlife Watch
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15 Ratings
Fort Pierce
Embark on a 6-hour kayak expedition through tropical mangroves, spotting wildlife along the way. Swim with dolphins, stingrays, and manatees, and enjoy a leisurely lunch at a historic waterside spot.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 4743 N Hwy A1A - Embark on an unforgettable adventure through dense mangrove forests, winding rivers, an estuary, sandbars, and serene shallow flats, culminating in an idyllic dolphin watch sandbar.

The journey commences within a secluded and protected mangrove forest. Glide through slow-flowing, narrow mangrove-shaded tunnels, just wide enough to accommodate your kayak.

As you traverse the winding waterways, be captivated by the diverse marine life and graceful waterfowl that call this ecosystem home. Stop at a grand sandbar often visited by dolphins and manatees. Sit on the edge of your kayak or take a leisurely swim if the tide permits.

Recharge at an iconic waterside marina, where you can treat yourself to a lunch and refreshing drinks (available for purchase). Here, your guide will install the electric motor for your relaxing return route.

Throughout the tour, be on the lookout for the abundant wildlife that inhabits the area. This expedition offers you a rare opportunity to explore sections of the coastal ecosystem that remain untouched by most people, making it an enriching and eye-opening experience that connects you intimately with nature’s wonders.

What's Included
  • Premium 13 or 16-foot kayaks with ample space
  • Elevated high back support chairs for comfort
  • Lightweight Aqua Bound Carbon Fiber paddles (28 ounces)
  • Safety ensured with life vests included
  • Dry bags provided for personal belongings
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

No charge for children under 12! Embark on an exciting all-day 6-mile kayak journey tailored for paddle sports adventurers. Submerge yourself in the calming aesthetics of isolated mangrove woods, far removed from crowded marinas, beaches, and tourist groups. This voyage provides a distinct opportunity to navigate the peaceful backwaters and penetrate the core of the intracoastal rivers where they blend naturally with the lagoon.

Pause for a rest at the Dolphin Watch Sandbar, enjoy some downtime and refresh in the water while keeping an eye out for Dolphins, stingrays, and manatees.

To further enhance the appeal, we will stop at a historical riverside eatery and bait shop, where you can buy lunch and beverages.

Navigate through varied terrains, from mesmerizing mangrove canopies to stunning expanses of bays and rivers. Be on the lookout for an array of intriguing terrestrial, avian, and marine wildlife in their natural surroundings. A leisurely encounter with nature!

Location
4743 N Hwy A1A
North Highway A1A
Saint Lucie County Indian River Lagoon at the Queens Island Preserve. Pull Through main lot and go down drive to kayak/canoe launch. If using what3words app: ///baffles.helps.crafted
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Tdesgrange
May 12, 2024
Great Kayaking Experience! - A great kayaking experience! 1st class equipment with a 1st class tour guide! Mark was very knowledgeable and and a pleasure to Kayak with! A perfect day!
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T8664upclaudiao
Apr 9, 2024
Best day of our vacation! - It’s amazing to find an untouched slice of nature in a busy area, and this tour was it! Our guides led us through beautiful mangrove tunnels and shared fascinating facts about the area. It was so much more than we expected! The pace was easy and there was never a rush, we stopped on some sandbars and followed some dolphins for a while. The lunch break was just long enough and the return with the motors into the jungle added to the enjoyment. I highly recommend anyone looking for a day out, pick this tour!
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Rosal811
Apr 3, 2024
A perfect day!! - What an amazing tour with Mark and Fabia! We started in the mangrove preserve that was like stepping into a different world. They answered all of our questions and provided a lot of knowledge. The water was beautiful and we really enjoyed the sandbar breaks. Along the way we saw crabs, birds, fish and a couple dolphins. The motor return was the icing on the cake! It was a perfect day!
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Sweetniss
Mar 25, 2024
Worthy of a five star review!! - Highly recommend any of the kayak tours with Mark and Fabia! We had scheduled the six hour tour, but unfortunately the high winds prevented that from happening. Mark is an excellent communicator, and made sure we were aware of the possibility of a shorter tour the day prior. He also gave us the option of canceling if we had wanted to. We chose to go on a shorter tour and were very pleased with that! Not only are Mark and Fabia extremely knowledgeable about the habitat, water, and mangrove forests, they are also extremely lovely people!
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Inspire67991546904
Feb 24, 2024
A Great Anniversary Trip! Definitely Doing Again!! - A fabulous, up close view of the spectacular and secluded aquatic life among the mangroves. The love for the outdoors was on full display with our tour guides. They are veterans in kayak tours but were as enthusiastic about the wildlife sights and sounds as we were. Their knowledge continually impressed and the photos and videos they provided wonderfully captured every moment. Looking forward to the next time.
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Safari36201923957
Feb 17, 2024
Rivers to Ocean Kayaking - Excellent! - Book it!! Rivers to Ocean Kayaking is a top notch operation and I thoroughly enjoyed the 6 hr adventure. Mark and Fabia are fantastic guides and share their knowledge on local flora and fauna and the history of Fort Pierce throughout the journey. We saw numerous bird species and also crabs and quite a few dolphins. Excellent lunch and many opportunities throughout the tour to get out and wade or swim. I was a solo traveler, but the 6 hr trip would be excellent for families too - don’t be intimidated by the length. A beautiful day!
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Jerryah9508ik
Jan 15, 2024
The Best part of our Florida vacation! - Mark and Fabia exceeded our expectations, offering a unique experience in dense mangrove tunnels that created a jungle-like atmosphere far from civilization. We were pleasantly surprised to be the only ones, making it a truly immersive nature experience. The leisurely paddling pace allowed us to observe lots of large and small animals like crabs, jellyfish, and and dolphins. The perfect lunch break at a landmark marina and peaceful motorized return made it our best day in the area—a highly recommended and outstanding tour! PS: We received amazing pictures after the tour from them.
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Z6027nistephanief
Jan 6, 2024
Great experience! - Amazing experience. Mark is very knowledgeable about flora and fauna in the area. Saw many spieces (puffer fish, stingray, crabs and even followed a Dolphin!). They are very patients and even had fish net and toys for my kids who were not paddling.
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963christineg
Dec 29, 2023
Fantastic experience!! - This was our first time to Port St. Lucie and we were looking for some outdoor kayaking and came upon Rivers to Ocen 6 hour experience. What a great way to spend a day in Fort Pierce! The kayaks are fantastic and Mark and Fabia do such an awesome job of providing information during the trip regarding the area and wildlife. I brought my camera but Fabia takes pictures during the trip and shares them after and they are amazing! The mangroves are stunning and so peaceful! I also appreciated it was not a quick kayak experience and was not rushed. I would highly recommend to anyone looking to spend some time out on the water.
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Juli_12345_a
Dec 21, 2023
Great experience, excellent guides! - We had an excellent time on our tour! Mark was very knowledgeable about the area and able to point out so many interesting things a long the way, we learned so much! My family and I really enjoyed kayaking through the mangroves, it was such a special experience! They took pictures for us and provided us with a map of the journey, which meant we could focus on the experience, but still have many lovely photos at the end! Definitely recommend!
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