Turtle Beach Kayak: Explore Mangroves & Wildlife

Embark on a thrilling Siesta Key Kayak Tour and explore Florida’s vibrant marine life. Our expert guides ensure your safety and enjoyment as they share fascinating sea animal sightings and paddle tips. Join us for an unforgettable adventure!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Jim Neville Marine Preserve - This tranquil area consists of a series of mangrove islands in Little Sarasota Bay, featuring shaded tunnels and tidal creeks. It serves as an ideal habitat for wading birds, juvenile fish, rays, and occasionally, manatees.
  • Siesta Key - Midnight Pass Beach (Siesta Key) is a pristine, undeveloped stretch of white…
What's Included
  • Kayak or paddleboard included
  • Paddles provided
  • Life jackets available
  • Complimentary dry bag
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Just a short distance from the lively atmosphere of Sarasota lies the cherished local spot, Turtle Beach. Located only a few miles from the main Siesta Key beach, Turtle Beach is easily accessible via the Sarasota County trolley, which conveniently drops visitors right at the site. This area is not only stunning and serene but also an excellent location…

Location
8701 Blind Pass Rd
Blind Pass Road
We meet at the Turtle Beach Public Boat Launch. Once you enter Turtle Beach park, go straight until the stop sign. Turn left. The public boat launch will be on your left. Find parking anywhere inside Turtle Beach Park.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Abby_m
Aug 23, 2026
Matt was great he was... - Matt was great he was very attentive and informative and fun! Would recommend to others! Great for beginners learning!
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Charlotte_h
Jul 22, 2026
Great experience! - Mike was great! Friendly and super knowledgeable. The outfit itself was great and easy to work with. We had some weather while in town and they proactively reached out to move our activity out.
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Dylanag2022
Jun 25, 2026
Must do! - Orion is amazing ! Kind and so knowledgeable! It was a great experience!
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Jennifer_p
Jun 24, 2026
Our guide, Orien, was... - Our guide, Orien, was great, He made everyone feel comfortable and was knowledgeable about the area.
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Michelle_a
Jun 22, 2026
Special spot - Great kayak tour to an area that is only accessible by boat, SUP or kayak. Beautiful spot. Always find sharks teeth here. Very informative of the area. I've done this three times over the past 18 months. Each time the beach area changes.
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690arlinm
Jun 20, 2026
Top notch experience - What an amazing experience! Our tour guide was great! He was full of knowledge about not just kayaking but the eco system and history of midnight pass. Highly recommend it
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Matthew_d
Jun 10, 2026
Kayak Trip midnight pass mangroves - Great trip. Very family friendly and fun. Orian our guide was great. Very experienced and well Done.
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Susanrc7635pk
Jun 20, 2026
First time kayaking - First time in a kayak. Definitely harder than it looks. Kimbrough, our guide, was helpful and encouraging.
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Andrew_w
Aug 23, 2026
Nothing is guaranteed... - Nothing is guaranteed which is reasonable but disappointing if you expect to see things. "Private beach" is loaded with people and good luck finding any shells or shark teeth worth keeping. Mangroves were OK but basically just lined the inlet. The tour guide Matt was knowledgeable and the weather which looked bad turned out to pass over. It was just ok, not sure why a 2 person tandem kayak costs $100 more than 2 separate 1 person kayaks. If anything it should be cheaper. With that being said its not too rigorous so if you want to save money get separate kayaks. Not sure it was worth the $220 but would have been for $120 for 2 people.
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Sspencer84
Jun 30, 2026
Don't waste your money and time on this one - Our tour guide, JJ, was excellent! Unfortunately, that didn't make up for other problems. The tour operator, Surfit, sent only one employee to the boat launch to handle boat rentals not with our group, as well as to check in and get our whole group set up on the water. As a result, our "small" group of 17 set off 30 minutes late. We went through only one small mangrove, and the "secret" beach was loaded with other folks. We did enjoy all the info that JJ shared about the area.
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From $60
up to 22 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).