Florida Keys Tour: Mangrove and Ocean Adventure

Explore Tavernier Creek’s mangroves by kayak, encounter diverse wildlife, and learn from expert guide Jade on this unforgettable Florida Keys adventure.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 90311 Overseas Hwy - Upon reaching Tavernier Creek Kayak Tours, participants will receive safety instructions before embarking on their kayak adventure. Following the guide, they will paddle out of the canal towards the open sea.
  • Kalteux Key - Exiting the canal, Kalteux Key and the Atlantic Ocean will be visible to the right (to the south)….
What's Included
  • Tour Guide (small group sizes)
  • Use of tandem, sit-on-top kayak
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Discover the enchantment of the Florida Keys on an exciting natural ocean and mangrove eco-tour. Set off on your kayak for an awe-inspiring journey through one of the world’s most unique and diverse ecosystems: Florida’s mangrove forests. As you navigate the forest’s peaceful tunnels and narrow waterways, you’ll uncover a shallow, secluded saltwater…

Location
90311 Overseas Hwy
Overseas Highway
You will find your tour guide at the docks of the small marina on the east side of the green building (opposite the Overseas Highway). You are in the right place when you see a sign above the check-in desk that says, "Tavernier Creek Kayak Tours."
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Daniellecy5662vh
Jan 17, 2026
Love it - Great experience, very unique the mangrove tunnels! Easy to kayak. Worth it ! Our guide was super nice and explained & showed us the marine life
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Anne_d
Jan 6, 2026
Awesome tour! - Our guide, Jade, talked & showed us much about the environment during our journey. He showed us sponges, birds, fish & educated us about the mangroves & their importance. He said he would be able to take us further into the mangroves than other tours so we could see a large open area that had jelly fish. He even brought it to the surface to see it up close. So cool!
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Janehx7187iq
Jan 5, 2026
10/10 Experience with Lily! - 10/10 experience! Lily, our tour guide provided a fun & relaxing kayak adventure through the Mangrove tunnels. The tour lasts 2.5-3 hours. We had excellent equipment; clean kayaks and two piece paddles. These came in clutch to be able to take apart when the Mangrove trees encroached too tightly to be able to use the full length paddle. We witnessed another tour group from another company struggling to use their one piece paddles and some of the guests commented that our paddles would have made it easier to navigate the Mangroves. Lily’s knowledge of the wildlife, plant species, fish, history of the Mangroves and general knowledge of the Islamorada area was superb. She was kind, personable and a pleasure to converse with. Highly recommend this tour company!
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Emilygd559xk
Jan 1, 2026
Excellent tour with Jade - Excellent tour with Jade on Christmas Day! Paddling through the Keys gave us a unique perspective of the area. The wildlife sightings were incredible, especially getting to paddle side-by-side with dolphins. Highly recommend this tour and Jade as a guide!
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Melanie_h
Dec 27, 2025
Fantastic!! - Amazing! Would recommend it to everyone! Jade was the best guide. Special experience for everyone in the family.
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Cassandra_b
Dec 12, 2025
Excellent tour! - Our guide, Lilly, was great! Very personable and fun and the tour was beautiful! We saw a manatee, dolphin, crabs, lots of different birds, many fish and jelly fish. The mangrove tunnels were so peaceful. Highly recommend this tour!
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Lowcountryfan
Dec 12, 2025
A highlight of our trip to Key Largo - It was just my wife and me kayaking through the mangrove swamp, so there were only 3 of us and Jade was a great guide. It was a memorable afternoon and neither of us had ever experienced anything quite like it. I suggest you be in pretty good shape to take this tour as 3 full hours of paddling would be a little much for some people, and Jade had mentioned some of his customers struggle. That said, I enthusiastically recommend this tour.
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Timohs7189wl
Nov 26, 2025
Perfect 3-hour kayak tour through the mangrove forests of Tavernier Creek! - 100% recommendation for this kayak tour from the guide Jade! We booked the tour at short notice one day before for 10 am via Tripadvisor. The booking was straightforward and contained all the information needed, including the location of the meeting point in the Tavernier Marina (double-storey green building). Less than an hour before the start of the tour Jade contacted us via Whatsapp and let us know that the tour is going on as planned at 10 am and if we still have questions. A big plus for this too! At the meeting point, we were greeted extraordinarily friendly and directly briefed, the waiting time for the other group members was bridged with very friendly conversations. Directly at the meeting point there are toilets that you can use before the start! We got a waterproof bag for rent for the ride for free. After a short signing of a safety declaration and a short safety briefing, we were able to board the kayaks directly. You could choose from very nice, high-quality kayaks with one or two comfortable seats, suitable for any body size. It started with a short drive through the canal of the marina, then straight out onto the open waters in the Bay of Tavernier. It was then driven along under a bridge, always along the mangroves in the low water, so you could always see what plants and animals were in the water. After a short drive in the bay we turned into a narrower tunnel into the mangrove forests with crystal clear water, from there you could see a lot more animals and plants, the water was crystal clear and it was absolutely silent. The tunnel became narrower and narrower, so instead of using the paddles you had to use your hands to pull yourself along, absolute fun factor! Throughout the tour Jade took some time to explain and show everything in peace. He talks to each participant of the group and takes time for all questions. He has a lot of knowledge about the animal and nature. He has always paid attention to whether someone in the group falls behind, has difficulty with the kayak or is exhausted. The tour lasted a total of 2 hours and 45 minutes, the time here depends of course on how fast the whole group goes with the kayaks, but you will not be pushed here in any case but everyone can complete the tour at his pace! The distance that had to be paddled was about 5 km. We could see iguanas, different bird species, lots of fish, lots of crabs, jellyfish and even a dolphin on the tour! As a conclusion, we can absolutely recommend the tour to everyone!!! The fun and experience factor is 100% and you feel safe and comfortable all the time!
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Ruth_k
Nov 11, 2025
We recommend 💯 - This was a wonderful experience and we learned a lot from Jade! We would highly recommend taking this kayak trip with him. It was so much more having a guide than going on our own!
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Maria
Nov 9, 2025
Excellent Guided Tour with Jade - Jade was amazing! The directions and meeting point were clear and easy to follow. He was very knowledgeable about the wildlife and marine life we encountered during our kayaking adventure. Such a down to earth guy! I’d recommend this experience to everyone!
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From $65
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).