Key West Mangrove Tours at a glance
- Our pick: Key West Mangrove Kayak Tour: Paddle Shallow Creeks with a Guide, US$ 80 per person (2h, 4.91★ · 2,396).
- Shortest: Key West: Night Kayak Tour Luminous Lagoon with LED Kayaks, US$ 90 per person (1h 30m, 4.38★ · 229).
- Private option: Kayaking in Key West: Private Sandbar and Paddle, US$ 600 per group (3h 30m, 4.93★ · 41).
Price per person across the 8 options priced per person: US$ 40–US$ 161 (median US$ 89). With 100+ reviews: 8 of 13.
Of the 13 options: 13 with live guides in English, 13 with free cancellation, 11 with instant confirmation, 1 with hotel pickup, 7 kid-friendly, 4 private and 11 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full.
Key West Mangrove Tours
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13 options
Key West Mangrove Kayak Tour: Paddle Shallow Creeks with a Guide Paddle through Key West's shallow mangrove creeks on a guided kayak tour where you glide through inches of water and spot tropical fish, crabs. Every day · 10:00 and 14:00 · From age 4 ★ 4.91 (2,396 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 80 per person
Key West: Clear Kayak Eco-Tour Mangroves & Marine Life 2-hour guided kayak tour through Sugarloaf Key mangroves in Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. See starfish, sharks, stingrays. Includes guide, gear, parking. Every day · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.87 (756 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 89 per person
Kayaking in Key West: Mangroves, Sandbar & Marine Sanctuary Paddle through mangrove mazes in the Florida Marine Sanctuary, then relax on a secluded sandbar with lunch and unlimited drinks included. Every day · 11:00 · All ages ★ 4.83 (433 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 161 per person
Key West: Night Kayak Tour Luminous Lagoon with LED Kayaks Feel the magic of Key West at night on a guided kayak tour through mangrove mazes, with glowing LED kayaks, local guides, and all gear included, parking too. Every day · 18:00, 20:00, 21:00 and 22:00 · From age 4 ★ 4.38 (229 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 90 per person
Key West: Mini Catamaran Eco Tour & Mangrove Islands Pilot your own 2-person CraigCat through Key West mangroves, sandbars & backcountry islands. Small groups, wildlife spotting, life jackets included. Every day · 7 start times, 09:00 to 15:45 ★ 4.63 (200 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 285 per group
Key West Kayak Rental: Mangrove Tunnels & Marine Wildlife 2-hour self-guided kayak rental in Key West through mangrove creeks. Equipment, map and lesson included. Spot fish, rays, sharks and manatees. Every day · 09:00, 11:00 and 13:00 · From age 4 ★ 4.83 (131 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 40 per person
Key West: Schooner Sail, Snorkel & Kayak Backcountry Sail the Appledore Star from Key West Historic Seaport to mangrove islands. Includes snorkeling, kayaking, gourmet lunch, beer and wine. Small groups, 5 hours. Every day · 10:30 · All ages ★ 4.88 (117 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 119 per person
Kayaking in Key West: Private Sandbar and Paddle Private kayaking and paddleboarding in Key West's mangrove creeks for up to six guests, ending on a sandbar. Every day except Saturday · 09:00 and 13:30 ★ 4.93 (41 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 600 per group
Key West: Dinghy Bar Hopping Tour & Mangrove Tunnels Float through Key West’s mangrove tunnels by dinghy, stop at waterfront bars, swim in clear waters, and laugh with a local captain. Includes coolers for your drinks. Mon, Thu and Fri · 12:00 · From age 21 ★ 4.91 (108 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 85 per person
Snorkeling in Key West Backcountry: Sandbars & Mangroves Snorkel Florida Keys mangrove backcountry from Key West with a guide, paddling sandbars and shallow waters while spotting dolphins and sea turtles in their natural habitat. Every day · 09:00 and 14:00 ★ 5.00 (54 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 500 per group
Kayaking Key West: Mud Keys mangrove tunnels & sandbar Kayak through mangrove tunnels in the Mud Keys within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, then relax on a sandbar with lunch and drinks. Every day · 11:00 · All ages ★ 4.56 (9 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 161 per person
Florida Keys Backcountry Eco Tour from Big Pine Key Private boat tour from Big Pine Key through mangrove islands and wildlife refuges. Spot dolphins, turtles, rays and nesting herons in shallow waters on a 2-hour guided cruise. Every day · 10:00 and 13:30 ★ 5.00 (36 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 399 per group
Kayaking Geiger Key: Mangroves and sea turtles Paddle through mangroves at Geiger Key in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary with a private guide who points out sea turtles. Every day · 09:00, 11:30 and 14:00 · Pickup available ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 395 per group
The top 12 of 13 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key West Mangrove Kayak Tour: Paddle Shallow Creeks with a GuideOur pickGroup of up to 10 | US$ 80 per person | 2h | 4.91★ · 2,396 | Every day · 10:00 and 14:00 | English |
| Key West: Night Kayak Tour Luminous Lagoon with LED KayaksShortest | US$ 90 per person | 1h 30m | 4.38★ · 229 | Every day · 18:00, 20:00, 21:00 and 22:00 | English |
| Kayaking in Key West: Private Sandbar and PaddlePrivate optionPrivate | US$ 600 per group up to 6 people · ≈ US$ 100 per person if 6 go | 3h 30m | 4.93★ · 41 | Every day except Saturday · 09:00 and 13:30 | English |
| Key West: Clear Kayak Eco-Tour Mangroves & Marine LifeGroup of up to 10 | US$ 89 per person | 2h | 4.87★ · 756 | Every day · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00 | English |
| Kayaking in Key West: Mangroves, Sandbar & Marine Sanctuary | US$ 161 per person | 5h | 4.83★ · 433 | Every day · 11:00 | English |
| Key West: Mini Catamaran Eco Tour & Mangrove IslandsGroup of up to 8 | US$ 285 per group up to 2 people · ≈ US$ 142 per person if 2 go | 1h 30m | 4.63★ · 200 | Every day · 7 start times, 09:00 to 15:45 | English |
| Key West Kayak Rental: Mangrove Tunnels & Marine WildlifeGroup of up to 10 | US$ 40 per person | 2h | 4.83★ · 131 | Every day · 09:00, 11:00 and 13:00 | English |
| Key West: Schooner Sail, Snorkel & Kayak Backcountry | US$ 119 per person | 5h | 4.88★ · 117 | Every day · 10:30 | English |
| Key West: Dinghy Bar Hopping Tour & Mangrove TunnelsGroup of up to 10 | US$ 85 per person | 3h | 4.91★ · 108 | Mon, Thu and Fri · 12:00 | English |
| Snorkeling in Key West Backcountry: Sandbars & MangrovesPrivate | US$ 500 per group up to 6 people · ≈ US$ 83 per person if 6 go | 3h | 5.00★ · 54 | Every day · 09:00 and 14:00 | English |
| Kayaking Key West: Mud Keys mangrove tunnels & sandbar | US$ 161 per person | 5h | 4.56★ only 9 reviews | Every day · 11:00 | English |
| Florida Keys Backcountry Eco Tour from Big Pine KeyPrivate | US$ 399 per group up to 4 people · ≈ US$ 100 per person if 4 go | 2h | 5.00★ · 36 | Every day · 10:00 and 13:30 | English |
By what you need
- Private (4): Kayaking in Key West: Private Sandbar and Paddle (US$ 600 per group) · Snorkeling in Key West Backcountry: Sandbars & Mangroves (US$ 500 per group) · Florida Keys Backcountry Eco Tour from Big Pine Key (US$ 399 per group)
- Small groups (up to 15) (5): Key West Mangrove Kayak Tour: Paddle Shallow Creeks with a Guide (US$ 80 per person) · Key West: Clear Kayak Eco-Tour Mangroves & Marine Life (US$ 89 per person) · Key West: Mini Catamaran Eco Tour & Mangrove Islands (US$ 285 per group)
- With pickup (1): Kayaking Geiger Key: Mangroves and sea turtles (US$ 395 per group)
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