Bay Park Kayak Tour: Explore Sarasota's Ecosystem

Discover the beauty of Sarasota’s ecosystem on a kayak tour in Bay Park. Explore the restored mangrove bayou, learn about local history, and immerse yourself in nature.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Central Broadway Park - From Bay Park in the heart of Sarasota, we depart on our kayaking excursions. The Bay
    Park is a brand-new and prestigious park in the heart of Sarasota. Paddlers will tour
    Sarasota Bay and the mangrove bayou that the Bay Park Conservancy rehabilitated.
What's Included
  • Kayak, paddle, and life vest included.
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature right in downtown Sarasota from the vantage point of the water. Our kayak expeditions set sail from The Bay, a pristine park located in Sarasota. Discover the rejuvenation efforts by the Bay Park Conservancy on a mangrove bayou, bask in the vibrant ecosystem, and embark on a journey across the Sarasota Bay. Our…

Location
Central Broadway Park
Boulevard of the Arts
Meet us at the kayak launch at The Bay park. Our tent is near The Nest concession stand.
Cancellation Policy

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

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F1593ovfionad
Feb 22, 2026
Kayaking around the bay at Sarasota - My entire experience with ride and paddle was excellent; they stood out on my Google search as straightforward, good quality and very reasonable. Booking, finding them, using their equipment and benefiting from their knowledge made for a successful experience. Thank you!
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Luizab61
Jan 16, 2026
Good day to be on the water - Kristin was very helpful and friendly. She is very knowledgeable and gave an amazing tour. Then we had almost a whole hour to explore the bay on our own. We saw night herons and dolphins.
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Odyssey40544146640
Dec 30, 2025
Best Kayaking in Sarasota - Ride and Paddle was organized, Justin very friendly and informative. We did not do a tour but kayaked on own. Kayaks are clean and in good condition. HIghly recommend!
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529jacquesa
Dec 28, 2025
Kayaking at Bay Park, Sarasota - This is a great experience. We did this with 2 children (and a 1y old baby!) and everybody had a lot of fun. Our guide, Christie, was wonderful, knowledgeable, patient and had to make a serious effort to push some kayaks stuck on a sand bar. Her explanations were great. Strongly recommend this activity.
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Patriciaal9392ym
Dec 26, 2025
Ride and Paddle Kayak at Bay Park - The Ride and Paddle Kayak Tour was fantastic. How lucky we are to now have this at Bay Park!! Our guide Kristin did a fabulous job - pointed out so many things and gave history information of the area. I highly recommend this and will be doing this many more times!
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Stevenpt8538fm
Dec 26, 2025
Awesome Morning out on the Bay - Really fun morning out in Sarasota Bay this morning and thanks to Kristen for a great guided trip. I recommend this for solo or tandem groups.
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Sevine77
Dec 12, 2025
Making amazing memories! - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An unforgettable Sarasota kayaking experience Our bay ride and paddle in Sarasota was truly one of the most special experiences I’ve ever shared with my daughter. From start to finish, the tour was exceptional. Our guide, Kristen, was phenomenal. She was incredibly knowledgeable and brought the ecosystem to life, teaching us about the local wildlife, mangroves, and the delicate balance of the bay in a way that was engaging and easy to understand. You could tell she genuinely loves what she does, and that passion made the experience even more meaningful. And then came the magic — we were so lucky to witness dolphins feeding and swimming right near us. Seeing them up close in their natural habitat was breathtaking. The photos, videos, and memories we were able to capture are absolutely priceless. This wasn’t just a kayak tour — it was an unforgettable bonding experience filled with learning, wonder, and pure joy. I’ll cherish these moments with my daughter forever. If you’re considering a Sarasota kayak tour, do not hesitate. This is something truly special.
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Betsybj9902kp
Dec 5, 2025
The Bay Kayak Tour - Beautiful and educational 2 hour tour of the mangroves and bay. The Bay Park is absolutely stunning and so many free activities. Our guide was wonderful.
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Robki8018wl
Dec 1, 2025
Great time on Sarasota Bay - Had a great experience renting a couple of kayaks. We actually came with one of our own kayaks and Justin was kind enough to assist us with dropping the kayak in the water. The access was great and it is by far the easiest access to the water from downtown Sarasota. Highly recommend!
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S6007gtelenas
Nov 21, 2025
Stunning ride and paddle at the bay. - Kristen was an amazing guide with insightful information about the bay. She was very kind and made the experience wonderful! If you get the chance to go I would 110% recommend this.
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From $58
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).