Fort Myers: Single Kayak Rental Big Hickory Pass & Beach

Fifteen Minutes of Paddling Gets You to a Private Beach Most People Miss

You paddle through mangroves for 15 minutes, then spend your rental time on a quiet private beach collecting shells and watching for dolphins and manatees. The rental includes kayak, paddle, and life vest. You choose between 2, 4, or 8 hours. Departures are daily at 9am and 1pm from Hickory Island.

Step-by-step itinerary

Kayak rental and paddling adventure

• Pick up kayak equipment
• Paddle through mangroves
• Observe wildlife like dolphins and manatees
• Reach private beach with shells
• Relax on the beach
• Return kayak equipment

The experience

The first time you push off from Hickory Island, you notice how calm the water is. Nothing like the open Gulf you might have imagined. The mangroves close in on both sides, and within a few minutes you're paddling through a corridor of roots and branches where the light filters green and soft. It's only 15 minutes of easy paddling before the mangroves open up and you're looking at a beach that feels like it belongs to you alone, the sand packed with shells in colors you didn't know existed. The kayak rental on Big Hickory Pass includes everything: a quality kayak, paddle, and life vest, so you're not scrambling to figure out what goes where.

You can book a 2-hour rental if you just want to get out and back, or go for the 4-hour half-day and actually spend time on the beach collecting shells and letting your shoulders rest. The full 8-hour option is there if you want to explore further down the pass or paddle back at your own pace without watching the clock. Departures run daily at 9am and 1pm, so you can choose whether you want the morning light or the afternoon warmth. The water stays warm year-round in Southwest Florida, and the wildlife shows up whether you're looking for it or not: dolphins pass through regularly, manatees drift in the shallows, and herons stand motionless on the mangrove edges waiting for fish.

All the equipment is new and well-maintained, which matters more than it sounds when you're spending hours in the sun on the water. The rental is wheelchair accessible, and infants can come along if they sit on an adult's lap. Public transportation options are nearby if you don't have a car, though having your own way to Hickory Island makes the morning less rushed.

What’s included

• Quality kayak.
• paddle.
• life vest.
• access to Big Hickory Pass and the private beach.
• choice of 2-hour, 4-hour, or 8-hour rental duration.

Options for this experience

5 options

1 hour6 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 13:00Single kayak rental for 1 hour

2-Hour Single Kayak6 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 13:00Lasts 2 hours

Single kayak rental of 3 hours5 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 12:00Lasts 3 hours, kayak

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Half-day (4 hours) single kayak6 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 13:00Lasts 4 hours

Full-day (8 hours) single kayak08:30 and 09:00Lasts 8 hours

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 13:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (2 to 12 years)

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Island Breeze Kayak Tours

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to paddle and beach-comb without planning a full guided tour. The rental window is flexible enough to move at your own pace, and the 15-minute paddle means you're not fighting currents or distance to reach calm water and sand.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 12 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's included in the kayak rental?

Kayak, paddle, and life vest. All equipment is new.

How long does it take to reach the beach from the launch point?

About 15 minutes of easy paddling through the mangroves.

What wildlife might I see?

Dolphins, manatees, herons, egrets, osprey, and pelicans are common in the area.

What rental lengths are available?

2 hours, 4 hours (half-day), or 8 hours (full day).

When do rentals depart?

Daily at 9am and 1pm from Hickory Island.

Is the rental wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the rental is wheelchair accessible.

Do I need my own transportation to get there?

Public transportation options are available nearby, though having your own car makes arrival easier.