Kayaking with coastal wildlife in Sarasota Bay

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We are the only paddling outfitter with kayak access to this spectacular area in the clear waters between Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key, which means no crowds and more exclusive wildlife viewing opportunities!

Wildlife-viewing here is outstanding! Our expert naturalist guides set the gold standard for hospitality in our beautiful corner of the world and are always very respectful of any wildlife encountered on the tour.

While larger groups can easily be accommodated upon request, we always limit our tours to small groups and we are rewarded with a very relaxed and happy group of paddlers. This excursion is perfect for families, couples, groups, and individuals with any level of paddling experience. First-time paddlers are always welcome.

If you are looking for an incredibly relaxed and memorable adventure during your visit to Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key, this is it!

Thông tin khác

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Chính sách hủy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Bao gồm

Dry bag to store your phone and personal items

Coast Guard approved (and comfortable!) life vest

High-quality, comfortable kayak & paddle

Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses)

please bring your reusable water bottle!

Cần Quan Tâm

Manatees, dolphins, birds, and a huge variety of marine life are the highlights of the Coastal Island Kayak Tour! After making sure our group is very comfortable and ready for our relaxed adventure, we begin our tour in the very calm waters of Bishop's Bayou, directly behind our kayak shop at the meetup location. As we paddle through The Historic Longbeach Village, we will glide by beautiful homes and keep our eyes open for the birds and marine life. We'll make our way into Sarasota Bay and the spectacular, clear waters between Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key. This special area is a major wildlife gathering spot where manatees, dolphins, and other marine animals make regular movements between the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay. We often stop at one of several beautiful spots to get out and stretch our legs. After we soak up enough "life on the coast", we'll head back to our starting location, where you can rinse, refresh, and marvel at the awesome adventure you just had! Epic wildlife-viewing opportunities, pristine white-sand beaches, tranquil sandbars, and endless opportunities for lifelong memories await you on this award-winning tour. Come see for yourself :)

Tùy chọn

Coastal Wildlife Tour

Đánh giá

5.00

16 đánh giá

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Lots of fun!
N9658SOdianeh,
28 thg 7, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a fun family activity we did with our two adult girls. We each had our own kayak on the open water. We had several chances to stop and our guide gave us good, informative information about the area. We also had time to relax and swim at the beach for a bit. It was a great morning workout without being too much. Perfect amount of time. We'd do it again!
Very enjoyable & interesting tour.
alanhJ8370QE,
24 thg 7, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
This was our 2nd time using Happy Paddler &, just like the 1st time, we really enjoyed ourselves. Our guide, Jeff, was friendly, ecologically aware, and a fountain of interesting knowledge about the Florida ecosystem. We had multiple Manatee sightings, which was a real bonus! Definitely use Happy Paddler again!
Do not pass up this opportunity!
OnAir00130469148,
20 thg 7, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
This was awesome! To start out and see manatees (one with her calf) almost immediately was pretty spectacular. No dolphins, but that in no way diminished the experience. The cormorants were funny, especially since one popped up next to my kayak with its fresh caught lunch! Jeff, our guide, was knowledgeable, funny and extremely professional. The mangrove tunnels cannot be truly explained without experiencing them. Thank you for making our last day the most memorable of all!
The best tour in Sarasota Area
travel chicx,
19 thg 7, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
We had the BEST time with Nick as our tour guide! Loved the fun facts, beautiful tour, all the dad jokes and seeing the fun wild life. Highly recommend!
Family kayak experience
F3671SOjoshp,
15 thg 7, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
The weather was beautiful, that water was perfect! The owner and staff were very nice and more than accommodating even with our daughter who has limited mobility! We saw dolphins within a few feet and manatees just as close! Core memories for our family!
Family Fun!
715alexandriaf,
15 thg 7, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
This was by far the best experience we could have asked for. We went with 6 adults and 5 kids (ages 3-10) and it was a success! We saw dolphins, manatees, a sea turtle, and our guide, Shane, showed us a crab and shells. We even met a bird named Kevin who followed our pack while fishing along side us. We would highly recommend and will definitely do again!
Fun Family Sunset Kayak Tour
kristinmB1105HE,
7 thg 6, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Our family of four had a fantastic sunset kayak tour. Alan was a great guide and was really fun to kayak with. He told us all kinds of cool stories and about the local wildlife we saw. We stopped at the far end of Longboat Key and explored the beach. Would highly recommend a tour with them.
First class kayak / paddle board tours and rentals. Great locations and people which makes all the difference.
drewster2001,
25 thg 5, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
I've taken the Kayak / Paddle Board Tour and rented Paddle Boards with Happy Paddler several times now and always a great experience. Last week I did the tour fro Longboat Key, as well as Lido Key and rented a Paddle Board to do some exploring on my own. Shayne and his team are great and provided a first class experience, from quality equipment to experienced and knowledgeable guides. Al was the guide when I went out and he was great. We saw a couple manatees as well as dolphins and various bird and sea life along the trip to the inlet between Longboat Key and Anna Maria Islands. Highly recommend the morning tour when winds are calmer and temperatures lower with summer coming. y tour had 6 people total which was a nice size and kept things moving so we got to see a lot more and spend extra tie at the beach near the point.
Must do if you love wildlife, light activity, and the beach!
jlim28,
26 thg 4, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic experience, so glad we went with Happy Paddlers. Alan was knowledgeable and accommodating, totally going at the group pace making for a very relaxed time. Great intro paddle lesson, too. Equipment in excellent condition. We were fortunate to see a wide variety of wildlife including manatees, dolphins!!, and so many different bird varieties, and Al was great at spotting it all out for us. Being able to get off at Greer Island to explore a bit and enjoy the beautiful water was definitely a highlight. Highly recommend!
Wonderful kayak trip
ariannafH2254MR,
21 thg 4, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
This was our second time doing this exact tour with this company. Both times were amazing. This time, we brought two of our younger kids. We saw a ton of dolphins and manatees. Allen, our tour guide was so laid back and kind. 10/10 recommend doing this trip!