Manatee Kayak Tour: See Wildlife in Naples, FL!
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Overview
Manatees, Grasslands and Mangroves Kayak Tour offers a unique chance to see manatees in their natural habitat. This small group tour explores the quiet waterways of Southwest Florida, away from crowded areas. It's a peaceful adventure through sawgrass prairies and mangrove tunnels.
The tour takes place in the Naples and Marco Island area, known as one of the best spots to find manatees. Guests will paddle through calm waters, looking for wading birds, alligators, and the gentle manatees. The trip ends in the Port of the Islands canal, where manatees often gather in the warm water.
This kayak adventure provides everything needed for a comfortable and memorable experience. The tour includes parking and launch fees, snacks, dry bags, waterproof phone cases, comfortable kayaks, and bottled water. Guests should bring a change of clothes, shoes that can get wet, and a towel. With experienced guides and a focus on small groups, this tour offers a "Golden Standard" kayak experience.




Highlights
See Manatees Up Close: Kayak in the best spot in Southwest Florida for manatee sightings.
Small Group Adventure: Enjoy a peaceful tour with fewer people for a more personal experience.
Explore Nature's Beauty: Paddle through sawgrass prairies and mangrove tunnels.
Everything You Need Included: Snacks, water, dry bags, and comfortable kayaks are provided.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers really enjoy this tour and like the chance to see manatees and other wildlife. The guides are helpful and make the trip fun. Be ready for some paddling!

Customers loved seeing lots of wildlife, including manatees and birds.
The guides are friendly and know a lot about the area.
Many reviewers mentioned the beauty and peace of the natural surroundings.
The small group size makes the experience more personal.
Some people said the paddling was a bit tiring because of wind and tides.
Wildlife sightings aren't guaranteed.
The Journey
Sawgrass Prairie
A vast expanse of grass that provides a unique kayaking experience. It is home to diverse wildlife, including various bird species and alligators.
Mangrove Tunnels
A natural tunnel formed by mangrove trees, offering a shaded and enchanting paddling route. These tunnels are a haven for wildlife, providing shelter and feeding grounds for fish and birds.
Port of the Islands Canal
A quaint neighborhood canal known as a prime location for manatee sightings. The warm waters attract manatees, making it an ideal spot to observe these gentle giants in their natural habitat.
Know Before You Go
This Manatees, Grasslands and Mangroves Kayak Tour covers the cost of parking fees and kayak launch fees. Great snacks such as Cliff Bars, fruit leathers, nut mix, and fruit snacks are provided, along with dry bags for gear, waterproof phone cases and bottled water. The tour provides guests with very stable and comfortable kayaks. What is not included is a change of clothes if you get dirty or wet for after the trip, shoes you don't mind getting dirty or wet (water shoes, old tennis shoes, flip flops) and a towel (just in case for after the trip).
Hot Tip
Bring a small backpack to store your personal items, like sunscreen and bug spray. It is also recommended to apply these before the tour starts.