Miami Mangrove SUP & Kayak Tour with Sandspur Island Stop

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Duration3h

GroupUp to 35

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

Miami paddling through mangroves to raccoon island with fruit break

You’ll paddle through Miami’s mangroves by kayak or SUP with a friendly local guide, glide quietly to Sandspur Island (aka Raccoon Island), snack on fresh fruit right on your board, and soak up peaceful moments surrounded by nature. Expect laughter, maybe a splash or two—and that rare kind of calm that stays with you long after you’re back on shore.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Mangrove Jungle by Paddleboard

Arrive at Sandspur Island
Paddleboard or kayak around island
Enjoy nature up close
Relax with cold drinks and fresh fruit

The Experience

“Don’t worry, even if you fall in, the water’s warm,” our guide grinned as she handed me a paddleboard. I was honestly nervous — I’d never tried stand up paddle before, and Miami’s mangroves looked both peaceful and kind of mysterious in the early light. There was a faint salty smell in the air mixed with something leafy and sweet, like wet earth after rain. The group was small, mostly locals except for me and a couple from Chicago who kept joking about alligators (there aren’t any here, by the way — our guide rolled her eyes).

We set off slowly, some on kayaks, some standing wobbly like me. The water was so still under the trees that you could see tiny fish darting around your paddle. At one point I almost lost my balance trying to avoid a low branch — got splashed but stayed upright (barely). Our guide pointed out an osprey nest and showed us how to spot raccoon tracks along the edge of Sandspur Island (she called it Raccoon Island — apparently locals always do). We stopped there for a while, just sitting on our boards eating cold watermelon and letting our feet dangle in the water. You could hear cicadas buzzing somewhere high up and the distant hum of boats far away, but mostly it was just quiet except for us talking softly.

I didn’t expect to feel so relaxed out there — maybe it was being surrounded by all that green or just drifting along at our own pace. My arms got tired but in a good way, like you’ve actually done something real with your body. On the way back someone started a splash fight (not me this time), and I laughed so hard I nearly tipped over again. No bathrooms out there — fair warning — but honestly, I didn’t mind. I still think about that calm feeling when we drifted under those tangled branches.

What’s included

Your day includes your choice of stand up paddle board or kayak plus bottled water, Gatorade or soda options for refreshment, and fresh fruit served while relaxing on Sandspur Island before paddling back together with your group and guide.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by So Flo Water Adventures