Kayaking Fort Pierce: Clear Kayak Through Mangrove Tunnels
You paddle through shaded mangrove tunnels where the water stays calm and the wildlife comes close.
Kayak through Fort Pierce's mangrove tunnels in a clear kayak for roughly 2 to 2.5 hours, paddling past dolphins, manatees, turtles and wading birds while a live guide shares facts about the area. The route includes stops on shallow sandbars to search for marine life up close, then returns to the launch site in time for the Fort Pierce sunset. Clear kayak, life preserver, paddle instructions and dry bag are included.
What’s included
- Clear kayak, life preserver, paddle instructions and dry bag for personal items.
- live English-speaking guide throughout the paddle.
- stops on shallow sandbars to search for marine life and view the mangroves up close.
- sunset viewing on the return to the launch site.
- Every day 16:00
Last departure this season: 31 Dec
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Paddle a clear kayak through Fort Pierce mangrove tunnels with a live guide, spotting dolphins, manatees and turtles over 2 to 2.5 hours.
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The experience
You arrive and check in right away so the time on the water stretches as long as possible. The guide gives basic paddle instructions and safety information, then loads you into the clear kayak. The paddle lasts about 2 to 2.5 hours depending on the group's pace and any wildlife you encounter along the way: turtles, dolphins, manatees, various fish and birds all move through these waters. The clear hull means you watch the bottom as you go, not just the surface.
The route zig-zags toward the Fort Pierce inter-coastal, then into the mangrove tunnels where the shade cuts the paddle effort and the trees narrow the view to what's directly around you. The guide points out local plant life and wildlife, and stops at a couple of shallow areas and sandbars where you can get out, wade and search for marine life in the shallows. On the way back to the launch site, the light shifts and the Fort Pierce sunset fills the western sky over the water.
The clear kayak, life preservers, paddling instructions and dry bags for small personal items are all included. A live English-speaking guide is with the group throughout. Children from age 1 are welcome, though infants must sit on an adult's lap. The park has other amenities worth exploring if you arrive early.
Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 11 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 kind of wildlife might I see while kayaking through the mangrove tunnels?
Dolphins, manatees, turtles, various fish and wading birds all move through Fort Pierce's mangrove tunnels and inter-coastal waters. The guide shares facts about the area and wildlife as you paddle, and you'll have chances to stop and search for marine life in the shallow sandbars.
How long does the kayaking paddle actually last?
The paddle lasts about 2 to 2.5 hours depending on how fast the group moves and whether you encounter wildlife that's worth watching. Check-in happens right when you arrive so you maximize time on the water.
Do I need kayaking experience to book this?
No experience is required. The guide gives basic paddle instructions and safety information before you launch, and the mangrove tunnels have calm, shaded water that eases the paddle effort. You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, and kayakers cannot exceed 250 pounds per person.
What's included in the price?
The clear kayak, life preserver, paddle instructions and a dry bag for small personal items are all included. A live guide in English leads the group throughout the paddle.
Will I actually see the sunset, or does the tour end before it happens?
The route is timed so you're on the water heading back to the launch site when the Fort Pierce sunset colors the sky. You'll have a chance to enjoy it from the kayak on the return paddle.
Operated by Get Up And Go Kayaking - Fort Pierce. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Kayaking Fort Pierce: Clear Kayak Through Mangrove Tunnels
2h · EN
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