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Sarasota: Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour & Wildlife SpottingPaddle Little Sarasota Bay past manatees, dolphins and birds through mangrove tunnels. 2-hour tour with life jacket and carbon fiber paddle included. Small groups.Every day · 09:30 and 13:00 · From age 3★ 4.96 (2,803)2hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 59per person
Sarasota Mangrove Tunnel Guided Kayak Adventure: Paddle wildlifeGuided kayak tour through Sarasota's mangrove tunnels and bay with wildlife spotting, paddle lesson and Coast Guard life jacket included.Every day · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00★ 4.95 (1,325)2hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 65per person
Siesta Key: Mangrove Kayak Tour, Manatees & Midnight PassStart from quiet Turtle Beach on Siesta Key, paddle Sarasota’s mangroves, spot manatees and dolphins, and reach a hidden sandbar: guided tour with all gear included.Every day · 09:00, 11:30 and 14:30 · From age 3★ 4.88 (1,152)2hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 59per person
Sarasota: Clear Kayak LED Night Tour & Shell CollectingClear kayak night tour in Sarasota with 10,000 lumens LED lighting the seafloor. Tandem kayaks, shell nets, manatee & dolphin spotting. Arrive 15 mins early.Every day · 20:00 and 21:30 · From age 3★ 4.67 (643)1h 15mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 65per person
Anna Maria Island: Manatee Kayak Tour & Wildlife SpottingTwo-hour kayak tour in Anna Maria Island waters with naturalists. Small groups, tandem kayaks, manatees, dolphins and ospreys. Paddles, life jackets and dry bags included.Every day · First departure 09:00, last 17:45 · From age 5★ 4.95 (634)2hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 55per person
Anna Maria Island Kayaking: Clear Bottom Glass KayakPaddle a 100% clear kayak on Anna Maria Island for 1 hour 15 minutes, searching for manatees, dolphins and starfish with a full view of the ocean floor below you.Every day · 18:30 and 20:00 · From age 3★ 4.52 (300)1h 15mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 65per person
Siesta Key Clear Kayak LED Night Tour & Shell CollectingNight kayaking in Siesta Key with LED lights. Tandem clear kayaks, shell nets, and chances to spot manatees and dolphins. Includes life vest and paddle.Every day · 18:30 and 20:00 · From age 3★ 4.60 (267)1h 15mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 65per person
Kayak and snorkel tour Sarasota: Dolphins, manatees, shellsPaddle to a shallow island in Sarasota and snorkel among fish, starfish, conchs and sand dollars. Masks, snorkels, kayaks and life jackets included.Every day · First departure 09:00, last 17:45 · From age 7★ 4.95 (266)2h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 65per person
Pedal Kayak Tour Sarasota: Hands-Free Paddling in Sarasota BayPedal kayak tour in Sarasota launching from Bird Key Park with ACA-certified guide, dry bags included: pedal instead of paddle.Every day · 09:00 and 14:00 · From age 5★ 4.96 (168)2h–3hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 74per person
Anna Maria Island: Sunset Kayak Tour with Dolphins & GuideGolden hour paddling near Anna Maria Island, dolphins swimming close, stories from local guides, and sunset views. Includes kayaks, dry bags, and all gear.Every day · First departure 15:15, last 18:15 · From age 7★ 4.99 (163)2hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 60per person
Kayaking Robinson Preserve mangroves: Observation tower includedKayak through Robinson Preserve mangroves in Sarasota with a guide, paddles and life jackets included.Every day · First departure 09:00, last 18:15 · From age 6★ 4.99 (142)2hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 55per person
Sarasota Kayak Tour: Mangroves & Midnight Pass BeachPaddle through mangrove tunnels and wading bird habitat to a boat-only beach near Sarasota. Includes kayak, life jacket, and dry bag. 2–3 hours from Turtle Beach.Every day · 10:00, 12:30 and 15:00 · From age 12★ 4.73 (113)2hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 60per person
Glass Bottom Kayaking: Anna Maria Island Clear KayakPaddle a completely clear kayak on Anna Maria Island and watch starfish, conchs and manatees through the hull below you: no snorkel gear needed.Every day · 10:00 · From age 3★ 4.47 (91)1h 15mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 65per person
Kayaking Lido Key mangrove tunnels: Private, wildlife-focusedKayak or paddleboard through Lido Key's mangrove tunnels on a fully private tour from Ted Sperling Park.Every day · 09:30 and 14:00 · From age 3★ 4.91 (85)2hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
Clear Kayak Snorkeling at Robinson Preserve, BradentonPaddle a 100% clear kayak through Robinson Preserve's mangrove swamp and sand bar near Bradenton with a local guide. See fish, turtles.Every day · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00 · From age 3★ 4.80 (61)2hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 79per person
Kayaking in Sarasota: Wildlife encounters, private launchKayak through Sarasota Bay between Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key with a naturalist guide.Mon–Sat · 09:00 and 13:00 · From age 5★ 5.00 (48)2h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 65per person
Kayaking through mangrove tunnels in Anna Maria: Spot dolphins and manateesPaddle a pedal kayak through mangrove forests and narrow water trails in Anna Maria with a live guide, all gear included.Every day · 09:00 and 14:00 · From age 5★ 5.00 (33)2hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 74per person
Clear Kayak Mangrove Tour Sarasota: See dolphins belowPaddle a clear kayak through mangrove tunnels near Sarasota for 2 hours with a guide, life jackets and all gear included, spot dolphins.Mon–Sat · 09:00, 11:30 and 14:00 · From age 3★ 4.87 (31)1h 30m–2hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 60per person
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✓ 2026-10-29| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Maria Island Kayaking: Clear Bottom Glass KayakOur pick | US$ 65 per person | 1h 15m | 4.52★ · 300 | Every day · 18:30 and 20:00 | English |
| Anna Maria Island: Manatee Kayak Tour & Wildlife SpottingBest value | US$ 55 per person | 2h | 4.95★ · 634 | Every day · First departure 09:00, last 17:45 | English |
| Anna Maria Island: Sunset Kayak Tour with Dolphins & GuideTop rated | US$ 60 per person | 2h | 4.99★ · 163 | Every day · First departure 15:15, last 18:15 | English |
| Sarasota: Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour & Wildlife Spotting | US$ 59 per person | 2h | 4.96★ · 2,803 | Every day · 09:30 and 13:00 | English |
| Sarasota Mangrove Tunnel Guided Kayak Adventure: Paddle wildlife | US$ 65 per person | 2h | 4.95★ · 1,325 | Every day · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00 | English |
| Siesta Key: Mangrove Kayak Tour, Manatees & Midnight Pass | US$ 59 per person | 2h | 4.88★ · 1,152 | Every day · 09:00, 11:30 and 14:30 | English |
| Sarasota: Clear Kayak LED Night Tour & Shell Collecting | US$ 65 per person | 1h 15m | 4.67★ · 643 | Every day · 20:00 and 21:30 | English |
| Siesta Key Clear Kayak LED Night Tour & Shell Collecting | US$ 65 per person | 1h 15m | 4.60★ · 267 | Every day · 18:30 and 20:00 | English |
| Kayak and snorkel tour Sarasota: Dolphins, manatees, shells | US$ 65 per person | 2h 30m | 4.95★ · 266 | Every day · First departure 09:00, last 17:45 | English |
| Pedal Kayak Tour Sarasota: Hands-Free Paddling in Sarasota Bay | US$ 74 per person | 2h–3h | 4.96★ · 168 | Every day · 09:00 and 14:00 | English |
| Kayaking Robinson Preserve mangroves: Observation tower included | US$ 55 per person | 2h | 4.99★ · 142 | Every day · First departure 09:00, last 18:15 | English |
| Sarasota Kayak Tour: Mangroves & Midnight Pass Beach | US$ 60 per person | 2h | 4.73★ · 113 | Every day · 10:00, 12:30 and 15:00 | English |
Kayaking Sarasota at a glance
- Our pick: Anna Maria Island Kayaking: Clear Bottom Glass Kayak, US$ 65 (1h 15m, 4.52★ · 300).
- Best value: Anna Maria Island: Manatee Kayak Tour & Wildlife Spotting, US$ 55 (2h, 4.95★ · 634).
- Top rated: Anna Maria Island: Sunset Kayak Tour with Dolphins & Guide, US$ 60 (2h, 4.99★ · 163).
Real price per person across the 18 options: US$ 55–US$ 85 (median US$ 65). With 100+ reviews: 12 of 18.
Of the 18 options: 18 with free cancellation, 17 with instant confirmation, 14 kid-friendly, 2 private and 17 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.