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The 15 Best Mangrove Kayak & Paddleboard Eco Tours

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Paddle into the mangrove tunnels and Key West goes quiet — herons, rays and baby sharks in inches of water. Here are the best kayak and paddleboard eco tours: which are guided, which suit total beginners, and which pair the paddle with snorkelling or a sandbar stop.

Key West Mangrove Kayak Eco Tour

Key West Mangrove Kayak Eco Tour - Price and Value: What $80 Buys for Two Hours in the Wild

1.Key West Mangrove Kayak Eco Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,205 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $80Our pick

Paddle Key West mangrove creeks with a guide at Hurricane Hole Marina. Wildlife, geology stories, and dog-friendly fun in 2 hours.

“This was a fantastic 2+ hour tour all the way out to the Atlantic and back through the mangrove tunnels. We saw sharks, sponges, sea stars, snails, crabs and tons of birds. Jan was our house and he was patient if you are learning to kayak but also didn’t hold anyone back. He was knowledgeable and helpful. This is a great company and this tour is really for everyone. Do not hesitate if you have a larger body either. You can totally do this one!! I promise.”

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Half-Day Trip from Key West with Kayaking, Snorkeling & Sunset

Half-Day Trip from Key West with Kayaking, Snorkeling & Sunset - Getting Oriented: Where You Meet and What to Bring

2.Half-Day Trip from Key West with Kayaking, Snorkeling & Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,683 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $115

Half-day Key West sailing plus mangrove kayaking and reef snorkeling, with wetsuits, gear, drinks, and guided wildlife spotting.

“anthony was a great deckhand . the way they handle the kayaks is a bit unwieldy. you have to wait while they load and unload. and with 20 ppl on board we were pushed around in small quarters. smaller groups would be easier on the boat. Laura doesn’t give the. best service. Did her entire education about the snorkel group where half of us could not here.”

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Key West Dolphin Watch and Snorkel Tour – Eco Adventure

Key West Dolphin Watch and Snorkel Tour - Eco Adventure - The dolphin watch: how you get the best odds in the wild

3.Key West Dolphin Watch and Snorkel Tour – Eco Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,163 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $79

Dolphin-spotting and shallow-water snorkel off Key West on a catamaran with gear, soft drinks, and beer or wine after snorkeling.

“Great staff. We got to see some dolphins which was one of the best experience we had and were looking forward to. The crew was very friendly and helpful. We had a great time and looking forward to doing it again.”

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Key West Full-Day Ocean Adventure: Kayak, Snorkel, Sail

Key West Full-Day Ocean Adventure: Kayak, Snorkel, Sail - On a 65-Foot Schooner: Why the Boat Size Changes the Mood

Key West: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Eco Cruise Tour

Key West: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Eco Cruise Tour - What You Bring (and What Can Get You Turned Away)

Guided Clear Kayak Eco-Tour Near Key West

Guided Clear Kayak Eco-Tour Near Key West - From Overseas Highway to mangrove tunnels: how the paddling works

6.Guided Clear Kayak Eco-Tour Near Key West

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 656 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79

Glide a 100% clear kayak through Sugarloaf Key mangroves near Key West, guided by experts who help you spot wildlife below the surface.

“Victoria was excellent and enthusiastic. Somewhat hard to spot fish unless they are under your plexiglass kayak”

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Key West’s Island Adventure Sandbar Tour with Kayaking

Key West's Island Adventure Sandbar Tour with Kayaking - The Catamaran Ride Through Mangroves and Key West Backcountry

7.Key West’s Island Adventure Sandbar Tour with Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 593 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119

Kayak and sandbar time in Key West backwaters, with a buffet lunch, drinks, and mangrove education on a small catamaran.

“Very memorable trip! Matthew and Isaac were AMAZING and attentive to our needs. Snorkeling was beautiful, kayak/ paddle board were fun, and food was delicious. I would definitely recommend them!”

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Key West Sandbar Charter With Kayak Tour: Includes Lunch & Drinks

Key West Sandbar Charter With Kayak Tour: Includes Lunch & Drinks - Getting started: check-in at 201 William St and how the timing works

8.Key West Sandbar Charter With Kayak Tour: Includes Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 303 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $149

Kayak through Key West mangroves, snorkel gear included, and relax at Jewfish Basin sandbar with lunch and unlimited drinks.

“Took my son on this tour yesterday 1/8/25. We had an incredible time even though it was really cold! The crew are so very nice and do everything they can to make sure you are comfortable and you have everything you need. Would do this again in a second!”

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Key West: Sandbar Excursion & Kayak Tour with Lunch & Drinks

Key West: Sandbar Excursion & Kayak Tour with Lunch & Drinks - Meeting Point and How to Plan Your Half-Day on the Water

9.Sandbar Excursion & Kayak Tour with Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 200 reviews · 5 hours · from $149

Key West sandbar excursion with boat cruise, guided mangrove kayaking, lunch, unlimited drinks, and time to snorkel, paddleboard, or just relax.

“Before going to key west i had a lot of questions regarding different companies that offer multiple activities, but other people's comments definitely helped me a lot, so i want you to help me with mine too. The experience was incredible in its entirety, all the staff are super friendly, respectful and responsible, attentive to safety and that everything works out Perfect for an impeccable experience. Without a doubt, you are going to have an incredible time and it will remain in your memory. oh, the food was delicious. 100% recommended.”

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Kayak + Guided Snorkel & Morning Sail hosted by Honest Eco

Kayak + Guided Snorkel & Morning Sail hosted by Honest Eco - Mangroves Beyond Key West: Tandem Kayaking Through a Wildlife Refuge

10.Kayak + Guided Snorkel & Morning Sail hosted by Honest Eco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $156

Kayak and guided snorkel through Key West mangroves with Honest Eco, plus a morning sail, organic snacks, and wildlife spotting.

“It was a very well put together tour, very enjoyable with activity but also some time to just relax and cruise. Libby and Angela were super friendly and clearly know their stuff, but also were just fun to chat with. Lunch was great as well!”

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Key West: 2-hour Mangrove Kayak Tour

Key West: 2-hour Mangrove Kayak Tour - Wildlife Searching: Manatees, Sharks, and the Stuff You Don’t Expect

11.2-hour Mangrove Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 155 reviews · 2 hours · from $65

Paddle Key West mangrove tunnels for 2 hours. Spot manatees, nurse sharks, and more with a guide from Cow Key Marina for $65.

“we had a lovely day - weather perfect, water so clear. first time kayakers and our guide was very patient 😂 Keira was excellent, very knowledgeable and passed on lots of information - never made us feel like we were holding everyone up 🤣”

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Key West Kayak Rental

Key West Kayak Rental - What the 2-Hour Paddle Actually Feels Like (Morning or Afternoon)

12.Key West Kayak Rental

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $40Best value

Self-guided Key West kayak rental on Stock Island: 2 hours through mangroves and sea grass beds, wildlife spotting, easy check-in.

“This was an awesome experience. We saw Manatees, colorful fish and jellyfish. Definitely will go back just to go kayaking!”

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Guided Night Kayak Adventure Tour in Luminous Lagoon

Guided Night Kayak Adventure Tour in Luminous Lagoon - Getting to Key West Boat & Jet Ski Adventures (and finding your start)

13.Guided Night Kayak Adventure Tour in Luminous Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 115 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $89

LED-lit clear kayaks in Key West’s luminous lagoon. Guided 2-hour night ride for wildlife viewing from mangroves.

“Such a unique way to see the Keys, I would highly recommend for an unforgettable experience that is like nothing else. We saw fish, sharks, and manatee! The kayaks can get a little wet from the paddle dripping, but that was it. I was in jeans and barefoot and was dry before dinner afterwards. DO NOT skip this just because you don't think you have the right clothes/shoes. You'll be fine in whatever!”

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2 Hour Key West Mini Catamaran Eco Tour

2 Hour Key West Mini Catamaran Eco Tour - Getting Set at 5016 5th Ave: Gear, Age Rules, and the One Thing You Must Check

14.2 Hour Key West Mini Catamaran Eco Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 104 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $264

2-hour Key West mini catamaran eco tour: mangrove channels, sandbar swim, quiet islands, and wildlife spots with small groups and local guides.

“The guide JoJo was very rude and didn’t give proper instructions to us and then yelled at us about 30 minutes into the trip we weren’t doing I right. We were the only members of the tour and he sped off and didn’t see us for much of the trip even when our boat stalled and we struggled to get restarted. He also commented that if he feel in, he would be angry but get us, thank goodness we didn’t fall in. We enjoyed the boats but his nasty attitude damper the trip and I don’t recommend him lead any other people.”

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Key West Schooner Backcountry Eco Tour Sail Snorkel and Kayak

Key West Schooner Backcountry Eco Tour Sail Snorkel and Kayak - The Key West National Wildlife Refuge stop: where the snorkeling story comes from