Bunche Beach Kayak/SUP Rental: Explore Coastal Waters

Rent a kayak or SUP at Bunche Beach and explore the coastal waters. Discover mangroves, paddle down the river, or play in the Gulf waves. Single, tandem, and fishing kayaks available.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Renting a kayak is a great economical and fun way for anyone to get out on the water. Regardless of whether you want to explore the local mangroves, paddle down the river or one of the countless coastal tidal creeks, or play in the waves of the Gulf, we will set you up with the appropriate kayak to suit your needs. We offer single, tandem (two person),…

What's Included
  • Maps provided for navigation
  • Lifejackets included for safety
  • Paddles available for kayaking
  • Comfortable backrests in kayaks
  • Complimentary paddling lesson for beginners
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Dry bag - available for purchase
  • Parking fees - approximately $2/hour at Bunche Beach location
Additional Information

Hiring a Kayak or SUP offers an affordable and entertaining path for anyone to experience water adventures. No matter if your interest lies in traversing the local mangroves, paddling along the river or meandering through the many coastal tidal creeks, or having fun with the Gulf’s waves, we can accommodate you with the suitable Kayak or SUP for your…

Location
Kayak Excursions - Bunche Beach
We're located right next to the building by the main parking lot.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Kimr461
Feb 27, 2026
Helpful staff, peaceful paddling - Staff was very helpful getting us in and out of the water and describing the options for our self guided kayak tour. Map clearly marked the waterways. Very peaceful ride through the mangrove tunnels, saw a few birds along the way. The last bit back on the open water was a bit strenuous and we ended up getting out and walking alongside the kayak on a sandbar for a bit, got a little wet from some waves but it was all good! Convenient parking too
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Johnhm3906sm
Feb 26, 2026
Maxwell’s Smile - Maxwell got us all set up and sent us on our way with a smile. When we returned from our paddle he greeted us with that same cheerful smile!
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Irishmelanie
Feb 17, 2026
Perfect Paddle - We spent 3 hours exploring the mangroves with a SUP and a kayak. Saw lots of birds, saw lots of fish roll over, and pulled up on Bunche Beach for a while. We had been using inflatable SUP and kayak, and this was such an improvement over that. Jake took great care of us and I learned some new stuff from him. Thanks Jake!
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Experience534260
Feb 14, 2026
Delightful! - Maxwell was so helpful from start to finish. He didn't pressure us, but gave us options to move forward if we decided to paddle even remembering our names when we returned to book. We were impressed! He was knowledgeable and efficient getting us out on the water quickly. We thoroughly enjoyed paddling through the mangroves and viewing different birds along the way. Opting not to take the tour and paddle on our own instead, Maxwell gave us some possible places for sighting manatees and yay! It paid off. Saw a mama and baby manatee. We paddled back along the beach. My only gripe was not being advised about sandbars. We tried paddling out and around them, but eventually I gave up and got out and walked my kayak until I could catch a mangrove trail. But having seen the beautiful beach, I wished we had brought a picnic to enjoy there on a sandbar or the beach. A little bit of everything in 3 hrs time. I was comfortable in the single kayak. I wasn't keen on a sit-on-top kayak, but the single had a sitting area and sturdy backrest. I did get more wet than I expected so heed their advice and wear quick dry clothing and/or bring a change of clothes (no drip cups on the paddles and the waves did toss water in my kayak from the beach paddle portion).
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Departure827240
Feb 12, 2026
An afternoon in the mangroves - So many birds! Green heron, great blue, yellow crowned, ibis, pelicans, osprey. I did the loop and it was a fun contrast going from the mangrove tunnel to the open water crossing.
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B6785jemaxe
Feb 12, 2026
great people fun time would totally recommend to other families here for fun or vacation - great place fun to do people who do ur service are awesome thank u ty for everything today.
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Scenic16198317546
Feb 9, 2026
Lovely mangrove trails - Beautiful location and quality kayaks. Very friendly and helpful staff. Mangrove trails were lovely and easy to follow with the color map they provided.
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Y381hhjohnt
Feb 9, 2026
Great mangrove kayak experience - Maxwell provided great advice and his cell phone number to give us updates on the tide. Well done and reasonably priced!
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Radman
Jan 2, 2026
Great adventure - Was super fun. Had a great time making memories. Max was extremely helpful and courteous. Highly recommend. Go do it!!!!
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U4078obvirginiel
Dec 30, 2025
Perfect activity for our getaway family weekend! - It was the perfect activity for our weekend near Bunche Beach. The price was right, equipment in great condition, and staff super friendly. Santiago gave us clear instructions on where to go and what to expect, wildlife and shell beach. The mangrove tunnel was just AMAZING! We rented a tandem kayak, with our 3-year-old sitting in the middle between us. We all enjoyed it and will rent from Kayak Excursions again!
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From $50
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).