Kayaking Naples: Sunset Pedal Drive Tour

Pedal through mangrove tunnels at sunset, watching for manatees and dolphins.

Sunset kayaking in Naples on Hobie Pedal Drive kayaks with guide Mike, paddling or pedaling through mangrove estuaries and a secluded beach. The tour includes a cooler with ice and bottled water, life jacket and dry bag. Complementary photos are provided. Kids under 12 ride tandem with an adult.

The experience

The Naples estuaries come alive at sunset, and the Hobie Pedal Drives let you cover more water and navigate currents without the fatigue of paddling alone. You choose whether to pedal or paddle: the pedal option works like a bicycle underwater, letting you steer and move hands-free. Mike, the owner and guide, leads groups through mangrove tunnels where the water narrows and the trees close in overhead. April through October, manatees are most active in these waters. Dolphins show up year-round. The tour also stops at a secluded beach where the light is best for photos and shelling.

A cooler packed with ice and bottled water stays with you the whole time. Life jackets and dry bags are provided. Mike takes complementary photos during the tour so you have the moment without holding a camera. The three-hour outing works for all fitness levels and all ages: kids under 12 ride in a tandem kayak with an adult. Public transportation options are nearby if you're traveling without a car.

What’s included

• Hobie Pedal Drive kayak with life jacket and dry bag.
• cooler with ice and bottled water.
• complementary photos.
• guide Mike leading the group through mangrove estuaries and to a secluded beach.

Options for this experience

3 options

Single pedal kayak with a guideGuide in English · 18:30

Guided sunset kayak tour in NaplesGuide in English · 18:30

Tandem Pedal KayakGuide in English · 18:30

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

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Thursday and FridayDeparts at 18:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (13 to 64 years) · Senior (65 to 90 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12 · max 8 per booking

Live guideEnglish

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Mike's Coastal Expeditions

Is this one for you?Choose the single kayak if you want to pedal independently. Pick the tandem if you're bringing a child under 12 or prefer a shared kayak. The pedal system handles currents and lets you rest your arms, making the three-hour sunset run manageable for anyone comfortable on the water.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

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 the single kayak and the tandem option?

The single Pedal Kayak is for one person. The tandem seats two and is required for kids under 12, who must ride with an adult. Both use the same Hobie Pedal Drive system.

Will I see manatees and dolphins on this tour?

Manatees are most active April through October and often rest in these estuaries during those months. Dolphins are present year-round and frequently approach the kayaks, though wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.

Do I need kayaking experience to join?

No. The tour suits all fitness levels, and the Pedal Drive system is easier to control than traditional paddling. Mike guides the group and adjusts the pace to the group's comfort.

What's included with the kayak rental?

The tour includes the kayak with Pedal Drive, life jacket, dry bag, and a cooler with ice and bottled water. Mike also provides complementary photos taken during the sunset.

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs three hours from start to finish, moving through the mangroves and stopping at the beach for the sunset.