Kayaking in Fort Myers: Single, Tandem & SUP Rentals

Mangroves, coastal creeks, Gulf waves. Pick your water and your boat

Full-day kayak and SUP rentals at Bunche Beach Preserve in Fort Myers let you choose between single kayaks, tandem kayaks for two, fishing kayaks or stand-up paddleboards, all stable and unsinkable. Lifejackets, paddles, maps and a free paddling lesson for beginners are included. You pick the equipment and the water: mangroves, river, tidal creeks or Gulf waves. Dry bags are available for purchase.

The experience

What kind of water do you want to paddle? That question decides everything here. You pick the equipment (single kayak, tandem kayak for two, fishing kayak or stand-up paddleboard), and the location that matches it. The mangroves stay calm and narrow; the river moves; the coastal tidal creeks shift with the tide; the Gulf has waves. All the boats are stable and maneuverable, and they don't sink. Lifejackets, paddles and maps come with every rental. If you've never paddled before, you get a free lesson to start.

The rental runs eight hours, which is enough time to paddle out, explore and come back without rushing. Beginners and experienced paddlers both book here. Families come to spend time together on the water. If you're new to paddling, the free lesson covers the basics so you're comfortable before you leave the beach. If you already know what you're doing, you just grab your boat and go. Backrests are included on every kayak, and dry bags are available if you want to bring something that can't get wet.

Bunche Beach Preserve is the location, and public transportation options are nearby if you don't have a car. Parking at the beach runs about two dollars an hour. The rental company sets you up with the right boat for what you want to do that day, whether that's a quiet morning in the mangroves or an afternoon playing in the Gulf.

What’s included

• Lifejackets, paddles and maps for every rental.
• free paddling lesson for beginners.
• backrests on all kayaks.
• choice of single kayak, tandem kayak, fishing kayak or stand-up paddleboard.

Options for this experience

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Tandem kayak for three, full-day rentalUp to 6 people · Available from 17 Oct 2027Tandem kayak

Tandem kayak for five, full-day rentalUp to 10 people · Available from 17 Oct 2027Tandem kayak

Tandem kayak for four, full-day rentalUp to 8 people · Available from 17 Oct 2027Tandem kayak

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Tandem kayak for six, full-day rentalUp to 12 people · Available from 17 Oct 2027Tandem kayak

Tandem kayak for two, full-day rentalUp to 4 people · Available from 17 Oct 2027Tandem kayak

Tandem kayak for one, full-day rentalUp to 2 people · Available from 17 Oct 2027Tandem kayak

Single kayak, full-day rentalAvailable from 17 Oct 2027Single kayak

Stand-up paddleboard, full-day rental5 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 13:00Stand-Up Paddleboard

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 13:00

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AgesAdult (3 and older) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

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.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Kayak Excursions

Is this one for you?Choose a tandem kayak if you want to paddle with someone else and share the work. Pick a single kayak if you want to go at your own pace alone. Stand-up paddleboards suit paddlers who prefer standing and a wider, more stable platform. The eight-hour window gives you time to explore without feeling rushed, so you can paddle out, take breaks and come back without watching the clock.

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Top questions

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 the difference between renting a single kayak and a tandem kayak?

A single kayak is for one paddler. A tandem kayak seats two people and lets you paddle together. Both come with the same eight-hour rental window, lifejacket, paddle and map.

Is there a free lesson if I've never kayaked before?

Yes. A free paddling lesson for beginners is included with every rental, so you learn the basics before you head out on the water.

Can I bring my phone or camera in the kayak?

Dry bags are available for purchase if you want to protect gear from water. Without one, anything you bring should be able to get wet.

What's the difference between the kayak and the stand-up paddleboard?

A kayak is narrower and you sit inside it. A stand-up paddleboard is wider and you stand on top of it. Both are stable and unsinkable. The choice depends on what feels more comfortable to you and what kind of water you want to paddle.

Do I need to be in great shape to paddle for eight hours?

The rental suits all physical fitness levels. You set your own pace and can take breaks whenever you want. The eight-hour window is the time the boat is yours. You don't have to paddle the whole time.