Mangrove Jungle Kayak Tour: Island Wildlife Exploration
4.6
470 Ratings
Miami
Embark on a thrilling Mangrove Jungle Kayak Tour and explore a lush mangrove jungle, spotting wildlife such as manatees, dolphins, birds, and more. Enjoy a refreshing swim and indulge in a delicious fresh fruit snack and drinks. Book now!
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 1991 NE 135th St - I’ll provide a quick rundown on the essentials of stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking before we venture onto the water to navigate through a verdant mangrove forest. As we meander through the serpentine waterways, we’ll keep our eyes peeled for a variety of wildlife such as manatees, iguanas, birds, crabs, fish, raccoons, and perhaps even dolphins. We’ll take in the splendor of the local ecosystem for a bit before pausing to unwind, swim, and savor some tasty fresh fruit snacks and beverages, including watermelon, cantaloupe, and bananas. Beverages are on the house and unlimited; enjoy beer, hard seltzers, and water. Once everyone is refreshed and ready, we’ll make our way back to land. We’re in no hurry, so take your time. Remember, the manatees and dolphins we hope to see are free-roaming wild creatures with a vast territory. They tend to be less visible during the summer. But fret not, there will still be plenty of magnificent flora and fauna to observe and discover.
    Other things to note
    Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, a towel, a swimsuit, a camera, snorkeling equipment if you wish, a waterproof pouch or case for your phone, and an upbeat mindset. The rendezvous point is the blue marlin fish house.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Stand-up paddle boards
  • Kayaks
  • Safety gear
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

I’m going to provide a succinct tutorial on the fundamentals of paddleboarding and kayaking, after which we’ll venture onto the water to uncover a verdant mangrove jungle. We’ll navigate through slim channels, keeping an eye out for a variety of wildlife such as; manatees, iguanas, birds, crabs, fish, raccoons, and perhaps even dolphins. We’ll discover the area’s natural beauty for a few hours before heading into some mangrove tunnels to chill, swim, and partake in a tasty snack of fresh fruit and beverages. The fruit selection will include; watermelon, cantaloupe, and bananas. The drinks are all-inclusive and unlimited; you can enjoy beer, hard seltzers, and water. Once we’ve had our fill and everyone is set, we will make our way back to the shore. There’s never a rush. Be cognizant that the manatees and dolphins we are hoping to spot are free-ranging wild creatures. They tend to be less visible during the summer months. However, rest assured that there will still be an abundance of stunning flora and fauna to appreciate and learn about.

  • There is no bathroom available during the tour as we will be on a kayak/SUP. Bathrooms are available before and after tour.
  • The tour will go ahead whether or not there is rain, you will be notified if the tour is actually canceled by the time the tour begins.
Location
5215 NE 7th Ave
Northeast 7th Avenue
We are meeting at the Kayak concession stand inside Morninside Park.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Krishna_k
Mar 30, 2024
Fantastic Kayak experience - It was an awesome and pleasant experience. We saw two islands, birds, sting ray and fishes. Sean was our guide. Very positive vibes! We enjoyed our very first Kayaking experience. Thanks for making it so much fun Sean!!
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59katrinan
Mar 30, 2024
Raccoons for the win! Really fun excursion!! - We did the kayaking through the mangroves and raccoon island and it was absolutely awesome! The mangrove preserve was beautiful and so serene! The raccoons were amazing…at one point we had thirteen around us! We loved feeding them fresh watermelon! Our guide, Sydney was super friendly and informative! Our captain Chiego was also fantastic! There was ice cold water, Gatorade and beer and seltzers. The kayaks were in great shape and easy to maneuver! Sydney also captured some great pictures for us (and there wasn’t an added charge at the end to get them 😊 If you are looking to visit the raccoons - be sure that is the one you book. There are 2 starting locations, but only one goes to the raccoons!!!
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Amy_s
Mar 30, 2024
Fun trip! - We loved learning about the different native birds on the islands. Very interesting. Sean was very knowledgeable and a great guide!
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Jessicabq8260is
Mar 30, 2024
great trip! - We went on the Racoon island/mangroves tour. it was very fun and the tour guide, Ruby, was EXCELLENT. The weather was windy and made snorkeling difficult (although if you really want to snorkel, there is not a lot to see on this trip). We loved going through the mangroves. Didn't see any manatees or other aquatic life, but it was still very interesting. The kayaking can be a little challenging in the wind, but it worked fine. only issue - The drop off/meeting place is obscure and you should verify this with company as we had an uber drop us off and it was confusing. However, once we were there, Miguel, who drove us on the pontoon to the kayak area, was GREAT!
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Curious40851
Mar 29, 2024
Trash pandas rule! - This was so much fun and cool. Myself and my 13 year old went. Loved the tour through the mangroves. But the highlight was raccoon island. I mean who does t love those trash pandas begging for food. It was so cool. Brian was our guide and he was great.
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Jeanette_h
Mar 29, 2024
Great kayak trip! Sean... - Great kayak trip! Sean was a great tour leader. Worth seeing Miami from this view point. Would recommend to a friend
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Isaiah_s
Mar 28, 2024
Super fun - Man! What an experience! Sean and Brandon were great, highly recommend. Be prepared to bring your upper body strength !
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Allessandra_w
Mar 28, 2024
Most memorable part of vacation! - Brandon was a wonderful guide!!! The water was a bit choppy, but he was as reassuring and informative during the entire trip. He gave a great lunch recommendation too! This is a great way to see another side of Florida.
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Melissa_a
Mar 27, 2024
Wonderful - We had a wonderful time. Lorenzo and Sean were excellent guides. They were every knowledgeable about the history of the islands and the wildlife inhabitants. The drinks and snacks were a welcome treat! Thank you!
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Frank_l
Mar 30, 2024
Horrible - False advertising. No sea cow, no raccoons. I should have just stayed at a home then waste my money. It was just kayaking with no instructions for beginners. Disappointed is an understatement
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