Sarasota Clear Kayak Tour: Explore Mangroves & Marine Life
4.9
32 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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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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Hayslette1
Aug 25, 2025
Fun Kayak Trip - Cheyann E was a great tour guide. We had great weather and the clear kayaks were awesome! Learned lots about manatees and birds.
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P6907cfstacyl
Aug 5, 2025
Great family adventure! - My family and I had the most amazing experience! Our tour guide Cheyann E was so wonderful! She was extremely knowledgeable, made sure we stayed safe and enjoyed our trip. We even saw a manatee! Get up and go made the tour easy to book and manage. Highly recommend this tour!
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Ingegijsen2710
Jul 28, 2025
A fun experience - It was a very hot day. But our guide Raven provides good explanation and the necessary rest from the heat. The beach is then the best and the most beautiful cooling.
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Leedsruth
Jul 21, 2025
Stunning views, friendly and knowledgeable guide. Thanks Cheyann! - Such a fun trip! Cheyann was our guide and was so patient with me and my son as we learned how to do it... we kind of got there in the end! Cheyann was really generous with her time and knowledge and shared some fascinating facts about the Manatees and birds that live in the area. We had time to snorkel in the lovely clear water and found some great shells. Cheyann found some sharks teeth which she let my son take home! Would definitely recommend this tour if you're in the area.
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T4140fdvanessaf
Jul 18, 2025
Great experience, awesome guide! - I chose this based on the reviews for Cheyenne, and was not disappointed. She was very passionate about teaching so many things about Florida's natural habitats. The clear kayaks were actually very cool, and the place is very amazing. I often go kayaking with my children and this was special and different, paddling in the mangroves and on the estuary was pretty awesome. I would only say paddling against the tide on the way back is not the easiest, so if you have small kids, make sure the adults are in good shape or ask them about timming (a time in the day you don't have to paddle against the tides). For our family (I had my 13 and 14 year old with me), it was a perfect trip! Ee even saw a stingray!
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Journey753420
Jul 15, 2025
Cheyann is the best - Cheyann gave us a private tour of midnight pass and the mangroves this morning. We learned a ton about Florida coastal habitats, manatee activity, and mangroves and saw dolphins, pelicans, ospreys, and collected tones of seashells and shark teeth. The whole family loved it and she was attentive to the needs of the kids who were apprehensive at first.
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Katie
Jul 29, 2025
Good experience despite cloudy water conditions from storms - The guide Andy was great! We didn’t see much wildlife and the water was murky from recent storms still a great experience
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