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Mangroves, Manatees, and a Hidden Beach: Kayak Tour

By SURFit USA
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 3,472 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
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Overview

We've been guiding tours from Turtle Beach for 13 years—longer than anyone else in the area.
While most tourists crowd the main Siesta Key beach, we launch from quiet Turtle Beach, just a short trolley ride from downtown Sarasota.
Our route takes you through protected mangrove tunnels, past bird rookeries, and around mangrove islands where dolphins and manatees feed daily. We know exactly where to find wildlife and which routes are safest.
The highlight? Last year's hurricanes naturally reopened Midnight Pass, creating some of the clearest water on Florida's Gulf Coast. We stop at either a boat-access-only beach or a stunning sandbar—both with water so clear you'll think you're in the Bahamas.
What sets us apart: We're Hawaii watermen who brought deep safety expertise to Florida. We're the only outfitter offering kids' programs and maintain a 5-star TripAdvisor rating. Our guides know these waters and create experiences you'll remember.

Activity location

  • 8701 Blind Pass Rd
    • 8701 Blind Pass Road
    • 34242, Sarasota, Florida, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 8701 Blind Pass Rd
    • 8701 Blind Pass Road
    • 34242, Sarasota, Florida, United States

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Kayak
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Kayak : Select this option if you want to use a single kayak on the tour. Kayaks can be combined with paddleboards on a tour.

Language options: English
Price details
P 3,471.80 x 1 AdultP 3,471.80

Total
Price is P 3,471.80
Stand Up Paddleboard
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Chose this option if you want to use a Stand Up Paddleboard on the tour. Kayaks and Paddleboards can be combined in a tour.

Language options: English
Price details
P 3,471.80 x 1 AdultP 3,471.80

Total
Price is P 3,471.80
Tandem Kayak
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Tandem (Double Kayak): Chose this option if you want to paddle in a double kayak. Kayaks and Stand Up Paddleboards can be combined in a tour.

Language options: English
Starting time: 12:30
Price details
P 3,471.80 x 1 AdultP 3,471.80

Total
Price is P 3,471.80

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Paddles
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Safety Equipment (Life Jackets, Leashes)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Government Fees
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Single kayaks, tandem kayaks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Paddle through mangrove tunnels, spot dolphins and manatees, and experience the crystal-clear waters of the newly reopened Midnight Pass on this guided Sarasota Bay kayaking tour. We start in the calm intercoastal waters of near Turtle Beach on Siesta Key. Our eco tour takes us through scenic canals and into the mangrove islands of the Jim Neville Preserve. Keep your eyes open for dolphins and manatees feeding in the area, and watch for ospreys, bald eagles, and cormorants hunting overhead. With fish jumping all around you, there's always something to see as we wind through the mangrove islands. Midnight Pass reopened naturally during back-to-back hurricanes last year, transforming the area with incredible water clarity—you'll feel like you're in the Bahamas. Your experienced guide will choose the best stop based on current conditions that day: either a beautiful beach or a stunning new sandbar with crystal-clear Gulf of Mexico waters. Both spots are ideal for stretching your legs and soaking in the scenery. Family-friendly and safe: Kids 10 and under paddle in tandem kayaks with an adult. Our trained guides monitor conditions and choose the safest route. All skill levels welcome.

Location

Activity location

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    8701 Blind Pass Rd
    • 8701 Blind Pass Road
    • 34242, Sarasota, Florida, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    8701 Blind Pass Rd
    • 8701 Blind Pass Road
    • 34242, Sarasota, Florida, United States

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