Manatee Season Guided Paddle Tour

Discover Miami’s top spot for manatee sightings on a guided paddle tour. Enjoy diverse wildlife and stunning views of Downtown Miami’s skyline.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 3801 Arthur Lamb Jr Rd - Join us for an adventure exploring Lamar Lake, Biscayne Bay, and the Atlantic coast. In the Spring and Summer, enjoy the abundance of birds and marine life in the area. From November to April, gentle manatees migrate into Biscayne Bay, offering a great chance to see them while paddleboarding or kayaking in the bay and its…
What's Included
  • Paddle instruction and safety briefing
  • Licensed tour guide
  • Paddle board or kayak rental
  • Paddles
  • US Coast Guard approved life jackets
  • Waterproof bag for phone/wallet/car keys
Additional Information

Lamar Lake is Miami’s top spot for manatee sightings during the area’s manatee season, which runs from November to April annually. Outside of this season, our tours frequently feature other wildlife such as dolphins, spotted eagle rays, great blue herons, and a variety of local plants and animals.
The tour showcases Miami’s distinctive blend of natural…

Location
3801 Arthur Lamb Jr Rd
Arthur Lamb Junior Road
Enter Virginia Key Beach park and follow signs for kayak and paddleboard rentals. There is adequate parking on site.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Tessanj
May 21, 2025
PADL led a fun adventure for our group of Girl Scouts - Our Girl Scout group went out for a guided paddle through the mangrove trails. We had a great time. Thank you PADL for helping to arrange this fun experience for our Girl Scouts, and for capturing so many great photos of us in action.
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Y4001desophieb
May 11, 2025
Must do activity to see manatees in Miami - We all really enjoyed our kayak tour and saw lots of manatees. Our guide Andy was great and took us to the best spots in the area. The manatees were swimming around our kayaks and it was an amazing experience. We also saw lots of iguanas and birds.
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Andrewbs6319kp
Apr 5, 2025
Friendly and fun kayak tour - Fun trip through the mangroves. Estefan was great about pointing out the plants and animals we were passing by and he gave us some great recommendations for other things to do in the area.
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Knausee
Mar 25, 2025
11/10 Experience - Andy was awesome! Very patient and willing to help scout them out. Once we found a little family, just let me hang out with them and watch, pretty cool to see. Highly recommend and super easy to get to the location from Biscayne Bay.
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235kittyp
Mar 13, 2025
Enjoyable Kayaking in Miami - Very nice paddle with a great guide. Convenient location and directions to the meeting place were very good. We would like to do this again.
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Camper30593037877
Mar 10, 2025
Bach tour fun! - Our group of 8 were led by tour guide Parker as part of our bach weekend shenanigans. We had such a lovely time! We learned so much about the local flora/fauna as we paddled the area and got to stop by the beach for a bit with a great view of South beach. Thank you Parker for a great time!
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Kathleen_g
Mar 3, 2025
Great Miami outdoor option! - Great day trip activity to see another side of Miami. Our guide, Andy, was fun and made the trip even better!
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Hayley_s
Feb 24, 2025
Wonderful experience - Wonderful experience thanks to Parker, who was such a lovely, patient and knowledgeable man. The kayak was easy to row for beginners, the setting was absolutely perfect. Which only 1 out of 3 of us saw a manatee, we did see iguanas and flying fish and have a genuinely peaceful and memorable time. We'll be back for sure. Thank you
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Nina_s
Feb 23, 2025
Had a blast with our tour... - Had a blast with our tour guide! Not only was he super fun, but his knowledge genuinely enhanced our experience. He shared so many great tips with us too.
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Scindia_m
Feb 22, 2025
Highly recommend - This was a great experience for both myself and my 2 kids. I was able to spot manatees several times, in addition to iguanas and birds. Frank is very knowledgeable about the the history of the area, as well as the local flora and fauna. Andrew and Frank were friendly and helpful and gave us ample time out on the water. They also started on time which is important.
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From $80
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).