Sarasota Clear Kayak Tour: Explore Mangroves & Marine Life
4.8
39 Ratings
Osprey

Embark on a thrilling clear kayak tour in Sarasota! Explore mangrove tunnels, spot dolphins and manatees, search for shark teeth, and relax on Turtle Beach. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Jim Neville Marine Preserve - Discover the enchanting mangrove forests and tunnels of the Jim Neville Preserve in a completely transparent kayak. Accompanied by an expert guide or naturalist, learn fascinating facts and history about this unique area of wild Florida. From diverse wildlife to lush mangroves, every aspect is covered!
What's Included
  • Clear Kayak
  • Safety Equipment
  • Personal Flotation Device (PFD)
  • Whistle
  • Paddle
  • Professional Guide
What's Not Included
  • Water, tip for your guide
Additional Information

Embark on an exciting adventure in a completely transparent kayak! Our knowledgeable guides, who are also naturalists, will lead you on a unique kayak ecotour! Glide through the magical mangrove forests of Jim Neville Marine Preserve located at the southern tip of Siesta Key, and then discover the pristine white sands of Midnight Pass! As you paddle…

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Location
400 Palmetto Ave
Palmetto Avenue
Please follow signs to the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast. Once there please park outside the black metal gates in the gravel parking lot. Grab your water bottle + walk down the drive way towards the two-story brick home with white pillars. Head to the dock to the left of the home.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Amy_t
Feb 16, 2026
We had a wonderful... - We had a wonderful Kayaking experience. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and personableand went at our pace. We enjoyed getting out at the beach at Midnight Pass to see the beautiful contrasting water colors and search for shells. Definitely recommend!
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Sxm8404
Dec 28, 2025
Exceeded expectations - The experience was more that we could have hoped for….Levi was an extremely knowledgeable and friendly tour guide. He took the time to explain the history, nature and nuances or the area. He is the standard that all other guides should be measured.
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Thesauce0
Dec 26, 2025
Awesome kayak trip - Levi was awesome. So friendly and fun. And also super knowledgeable. He took great care of us and made it a lot of fun for all of us. Thanks Levi!
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395lauriek
Nov 26, 2025
Fun, relaxing & educational! - Levi was our guide, he is very patient, kind and interesting, he loves the outdoors and is willing to share his knowledge!
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H9931kutraceyr
Nov 16, 2025
Quiet kayaking morning - We did a kayak tour of a little Sarasota Bay mid October. Cheyenne was our guide. She was super passionate and knowledgeable about the ecosystem and the history and wildlife in little Sarasota Bay and Midnight Pass. We got to see a ton of birds, one dolphin from a distance. Would’ve loved to have seen more wildlife, but that really is luck of the draw. We did find some really cool shells and shark teeth at the little beach that we kayak too. It was moderately physically challenging the day we were there with a little bit of wind current but it was definitely doable.
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Lindsaype3226gv
Nov 2, 2025
Great kayaking tour! - Cheyenne E. gave us a great overview of the ecology and ornithology of Little Sarasota Bay. We learned alot and had fun, even though we didn't see any manatees. Highly recommend!
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P4047jdrichardw
Sep 26, 2025
Midnight Pass Paddle - We really enjoyed our Sunday morning paddle with Cheyann E! She had everything ready to go and we got on the water quickly! She is knowledgeable about the area and the local wild life - especially her love for manatees! We would highly recommend paddlers experience midnight pass while you can! We would recommend the great service and experience provided by Get Up and Go Kayaking - Sarasota!
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Matty
Sep 24, 2025
Amazing - Levi is a legend and made the experience. Kayaking next to Dolphins, manatees and collecting shark teeth that had washed up.
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G5428arericp
Sep 22, 2025
Glad I did this!! - This was such a cool experience. Cheyann E. was our guide. She did a great job in talking about the area, what happened with the hurricanes and Midnight Pass, naming birds and fish we were seeing, etc. We were lucky enough to have a manatee swim right through our group. Cheyann told us it was probably back in that area eating seagrass. Also saw a few dolphins. Overall it was a relaxed Kayak ride, fun and informative. Glad to hear part of the fees are donated to Florida conservation.
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Comfortsloth
Mar 2, 2026
Mild disappointment with a side of perspective. - Actually, we never went on our kayak adventure because the guide was injured during the earlier kayaking excursion earlier the same day as our tour was to take place. Kudos to the organization for sending a quick text and calling my phone to notify us about the very unfortunate incident. I sincerely hope that the guide is recovering well from whatever shoulder injury she sustained. However, the fact that this company had no other guides available to cover the tours scheduled later that day was really disappointing. Ofc, this is not a BIG deal. It's just a blip on the radar. But if you are able to book a company that has contingency plans should something like this happen, then do so. Perspective is important. But planning is too. :)
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).