Mangroves, Manatees, and a Hidden Beach: Kayak Tour

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We've been guiding tours from Turtle Beach for 13 years—longer than anyone else in the area.

While most tourists crowd the main Siesta Key beach, we launch from quiet Turtle Beach, just a short trolley ride from downtown Sarasota.

Our route takes you through protected mangrove tunnels, past bird rookeries, and around mangrove islands where dolphins and manatees feed daily. We know exactly where to find wildlife and which routes are safest.

The highlight? Last year's hurricanes naturally reopened Midnight Pass, creating some of the clearest water on Florida's Gulf Coast. We stop at either a boat-access-only beach or a stunning sandbar—both with water so clear you'll think you're in the Bahamas.

What sets us apart: We're Hawaii watermen who brought deep safety expertise to Florida. We're the only outfitter offering kids' programs and maintain a 5-star TripAdvisor rating. Our guides know these waters and create experiences you'll remember.

Thông tin khác

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Chính sách hủy

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

Cần Quan Tâm

Paddle through mangrove tunnels, spot dolphins and manatees, and experience the crystal-clear waters of the newly reopened Midnight Pass on this guided Sarasota Bay kayaking tour. We start in the calm intercoastal waters of near Turtle Beach on Siesta Key. Our eco tour takes us through scenic canals and into the mangrove islands of the Jim Neville Preserve. Keep your eyes open for dolphins and manatees feeding in the area, and watch for ospreys, bald eagles, and cormorants hunting overhead. With fish jumping all around you, there's always something to see as we wind through the mangrove islands. Midnight Pass reopened naturally during back-to-back hurricanes last year, transforming the area with incredible water clarity—you'll feel like you're in the Bahamas. Your experienced guide will choose the best stop based on current conditions that day: either a beautiful beach or a stunning new sandbar with crystal-clear Gulf of Mexico waters. Both spots are ideal for stretching your legs and soaking in the scenery. Family-friendly and safe: Kids 10 and under paddle in tandem kayaks with an adult. Our trained guides monitor conditions and choose the safest route. All skill levels welcome.

Bao gồm

Paddles

Safety Equipment (Life Jackets, Leashes)

Government Fees

Single kayaks, tandem kayaks

Gratuities

Tùy chọn

Tandem Kayak

Tandem (Double Kayak): Chose this option if you want to paddle in a double kayak. Kayaks and Stand Up Paddleboards can be combined in a tour.

Kayak

Kayak : Select this option if you want to use a single kayak on the tour. Kayaks can be combined with paddleboards on a tour.

Stand Up Paddleboard

Chose this option if you want to use a Stand Up Paddleboard on the tour. Kayaks and Paddleboards can be combined in a tour.

Đánh giá

4.89

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Orion was a great tour...
Remy F,,8 thg 1, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
Orion was a great tour guide with an environmental college background, so he was very knowledgeable! We even saw a manatee and its baby in January.
Great guide but not as advertised
T782YUkevinh,,7 thg 1, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
3.00
Aaron was great - very easy going and knowledgeable. The trip itself wasn’t quite as advertised? We didn’t go through any Mangrove paths? We went out the intercoastal into another canal and to a beach and back? There weren’t any manatees or much wildlife at all for that matter. It was a relaxing kayak but was oversold for sure.
Fun time with fam
dodied514,,7 thg 1, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Great. Had good time especially swimming in Gulf with family. Guide was knowledgeable. Weather was perfect. Although we did not see dolphins or manatees we still had best time enjoying sights.
Friendly and professional guides!
Hiral S,,4 thg 1, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
Surfit USA is the company we used for tandem kayaking. We enjoyed our activity with them. They were professional, friendly, accommodating and punctual with the tour. We appreciated the local information shared by them. It was a group of 15 of us in the tour and the guide made sure to keep a watch on all of us so we felt safe! Recommend this tour for anyone looking to do an activity near siesta key/turtle beach.
Disappointing
Hudsongirl233,,31 thg 12, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
3.00
Realize it was a holiday week, and tour was overcrowded. I booked well in advance to take this tour, but taking 20 odd people at once was not ideal, and seemed like a money grab... They did not say in description of trip that there would be no manatees due to the cold water temp's. We paddled out at very low tide so could not access the mangrove tunnels and ended up walking our kayaks thru the low water. Beach stop was nice but would have preferred to spend time actually kayaking in mangroves! No dolphins either. No real excitement with this trip . Bit of a disappointment.
Patrick Was Great!
Paradise39430070141,,30 thg 12, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Patrick was a great guide. Very knowledgeable about the local environment, Also very well organized, considerate, and enthusiastic. Also spoke very loudly and clearly so all could hear, which we all appreciated. We’re locals and we all learned new things.
A Wonderful Day
Marianne G,,30 thg 12, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
GREAT TIME. Our guide was very attentive and knowledgeable. Hidden beach at Midnight Pass was a big plus. WILL BE BACK. THANKS
Not what I expected
leastwayhome01,,29 thg 12, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
4.00
We did realize we would be out of the kayak mention was made to a hidden beach but felt better time would have been spent in the water… not a lot of mangrove trails mostly open water
Cool activity, relaxed pace
costask738,,28 thg 12, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Great day out in the calm water and mangroves. Pace was relaxed and our guide Aaron was knowledgeable about the area and the fauna. Weather was excellent which helped a lot. Never felt unsafe or rushed. Highly recommend this outfit!
Amazing experience at the...
Amitendra S,,24 thg 12, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
Amazing experience at the kayak , the guide was very helpful and informative he even gave us shark teeth

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