Turtle Beach Kayak Tour: Explore Mangroves and 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 - Stunning mangrove islands, a paradise for bird enthusiasts. The journey will involve paddling around these islands en route to the hidden beach.
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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Holly_h
Jul 12, 2025
Stay calm, relaxing tour.... - Very calm and relaxing tour. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable of the wildlife that lived in the area.
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Dianne
Jun 11, 2025
Kayak Tour - Michael was our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable about the area and we saw several manatees. Perfect place to visit
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Pamela_s
May 15, 2025
Great experience for everyone - This is a great experience for everyone including those that have never kayaked before. We had a great time. We really enjoyed going thru the mangrove caves and spending time on the beach. Would definitely go again.
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Safari21086222491
Mar 30, 2025
Recommend - Very friendly staff (shout out to Mike), explained the area and gave guidance. Also beautiful area with mangroves. This was awesome experience, recommend for every skill level.
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Nicole
Mar 16, 2025
Kayaking in Siesta Key - Friendly, helpful. It was a nice day but a bit windy. They prioritized safety. I wish there were more mangroves but it’s not the spot.
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Leigh_c
Dec 25, 2024
Magnificent Mangroves - The kyyak tour was an enjoyable experience with our knowledgeable guide, Cody. I recommend Surf Fit.
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Gretchen_b
Jun 15, 2024
Memorable - Kayaking through the mangroves and shark enclosure was fun. Our tour guide Sawyer was super nice and had interesting facts about the areas.
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Sightsee799284
May 24, 2024
Loved it! - We had the best time! It ended up being the best manatee encounter I have ever had! And I have been trying for years… it was a great day and the mangroves were great to tour for exercise. Our guide Tim was wonderful.
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Gertigert1
Apr 14, 2024
FUN EXPERIENCE - BEAUTIFUL AREA - would go again - Enjoyed the tour -- beautiful area -- missed out by 1 day when they said their were a lot of manatees - really liked the history of the shark tank area, the mangroves - going through the mangrove tunnels and visiting the beautiful private beach that was filled with shells! Then only thing I would suggest is if you have never kayaked, the guide should ask that question and give guidance on how to kayak etc.
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Phoebe_p
May 25, 2025
Way over priced for what we experienced. - I saw many beautiful mangrove tunnels when I had gone another time without a tour guide. I was expecting a learning experience of the local ecosystem as we kayaked. Tour guide only gave anecdotes of his past experiences at other jobs. Way over priced for what we experienced.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).