Kayaking Naples Florida
Award-winning experiences since 2009
Kayaking Naples Florida
Founded in 2009, Adventure Paddle Tours provides award-winning, family-friendly, Florida Master Naturalist kayak tours based in Naples, Florida. Our 100% Satisfaction guaranteed Naples area kayak tours are true eco-tours, launching from the best kayak routes within 20 minutes of Naples and Marco Island. Our Florida kayak tours are small groups by design, only allowing up to 8 guests per kayak tour. These small group numbers tend to sell out, but provide our guests with the most enjoyable kayak experience possible while allowing for a more hands-on interaction between our guests and guides.
East River Fakahatchee
Consistently Awesome. With little effect from wind and tide.
Manatees & Mangroves
The Most Wildlife with fewer people!
Rookery Bay Sunset Tour
Kayak on Rookery Bay at Sunset
A Top-Ranked Naples Kayaking Outfitter
Smaller Groups vs. The Competition
THE MOST UNIQUE KAYAK TOUR ROUTES IN NAPLES, FL
Founded in 2009, Adventure Paddle Tours provides award-winning, family-friendly, Florida Master Naturalist kayak tours based in Naples, Florida. Our 100% Satisfaction guaranteed Naples area kayak tours are true eco-tours, launching from the best kayak routes within 20 minutes of Naples and Marco Island. Our Florida kayak tours are small groups by design, only allowing up to 8 guests per kayak tour. These small group numbers tend to sell out, but provide our guests with the most enjoyable kayak experience possible while allowing for a more hands-on interaction between our guests and guides.
We are proud to be one of two kayak tour operators permitted to offer kayak tours in the Fakahatchee State Preserve on the East River, a truly one-of-a-kind experience, kayaking through the most extensive mangrove tunnel system in the Naples area. Currently, we offer tours in Rookery Bay, the 10,000 Islands, and the Fakahatchee State Preserve. Each Tour has specific highlights like manatees and alligators or birds and blue crabs. Please take the time to read through each tour so you can make the best decision for you and your family visiting Marco Island, Naples, and Miami.
All Kayak Gear
- Tandem Kayak
- Kayak Specific Life Jacket
- Fiberglass Paddles
- Fleece & Rain Jackets
Professional Guides
- American Canoe Association Certified
- CPR First Aid Certified
- Always Friendly
- Always Professional
Aditional Services
- Free HD photos
- Dry Bags
- Fleece Jackets
- Retail Products Available
More info coming soon
Tours Sell Out (8 guests per tour)
- Our tours always sell out during the winter months with few exceptions
- book early and you can always cancel or reschedule free of charge (48 hours)
Traffic
We are not responsible for the traffic. When planning your trips please make sure you give yourself plenty of time to drive through Fort Myers, Miami or even dowtown Naples.
48 Hour Cancellation Policy
Guests may cancel for a full refund up to 48 hours prior to the trip departure time.
Traffic
We are not responsible for the traffic. Please, plan accordingling. There are other people on your tour
How to cancel
- Our guests can now self cancel and reschedule. Simply click on the rescheduling link attached in all confirmation emails.
Be sure to enter your correct contact info
If you enter a fake cell phone or email, we are not responsible for the lack of communication
Weather Cancellations
- You can cancel 48 hours prior to your tour for a full refund. Within that time frame, it is our job to cancel due to weather
- We will cancel for high winds, Lightning, and sustained rain
- Our morning tours rarely cancel. The weather in the morning is almost always blue skies with no wind.
- If you disagree with our decision to run the tour due to weather we will provide you with a gift card, worth the total trip amount 25% rebooking fee if you rebook within 5 days of the original tour. This is only if you are inside the 48 hours
Additional information
We will never force anyone out on a tour if we believe the weather conditions are unsafe. However, we have designed our tours, schedules, and age limits to give you optimal opportunities to enjoy your time on the water. If you book a tour and are pushing our age limits, weight restrictions, or ability levels that is on you. If you book a tour and decide last minute it’s not for you, we are unable to give you a refund since guests within our age limits and ability requirements could have participated. Please, understand we do not want to take anyone’s money for nothing, but we do need to set boundaries and expectations.
Email Reminders
Guests will receive multiple email reminders
- Confirmation email – sent out immediately after booking
- 48-hour reminder – This reminds you of your tour and gives you the opportunity to self-cancel outside of 48 hours
- Day of Reminder – This email is sent 2 hours prior to your tour.
All emails contain directions and important information on what to wear and what to expect
Manatees and Mangroves
- 525 Newport Drive Naples, FL 34114
- Port of the Islands Marina, Next to the Fire Station
Everglades Fakahatchee
- “East River Canoe & Park”
- There is no Address here
Rookery Bay Sunset Tour
- 10 Shell Island Rd Naples, FL 34113
- Do not go to the Research Center
Quick Comparison
Rookery Bay Sunset Tour
November-May- Schedule Winter Only
- Length 2 Hours
- Distance 3-4 Miles
- Age 6 & up
- Restrictions Offered on limited days in the Winter
- Activity Level Beginner, Can be affected by wind
Everglades East River
Consistently Awesome!- Schedule Varies
- Length 2.5 Hours
- Distance 3-4 Miles
- Age 6 & up
- Restrictions The best tour during highwinds
- Activity Level Beginner, the most protected route
Customer Testimonials
Fewer Participants, equals more fun, more wildlife. Our reviews tell the story!
- Brendazf
We went out today with Justin who was a great guide. We went through open mangrove areas, tight mangrove tunnels, meandered along looking for wildlife. We saw Bullhead... read more 
4/19/2021 - tdubmke Logan was an excellent guide to this beautiful backwater adventure. Mangroves are really serene and beautiful and we had great wildlife sightings - bald eagle, blue heron, blue crab, mangrove... read more
2/18/2021 - robertJT1976 The manatees and mangrove kayak tour was amazing! My wife and I had a great time. Everyone involved was friendly and knowledgeable. I would do the tour... read more
3/07/2021 - JuanFernandezG Excellent workout, amazing learning experience with our guide Ryan. Will recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area!
7/26/2021 - B-dawg935 Brittany did an excellent job explaining how to kayak and all the interesting facts about the beautiful nature and scenery around the town. Amazing job, and an amazing time!
6/03/2021 - Bob L Justin was a great guide. Met all our expectations. Birds, bull sharks, gators and manatees. Paddling through mangroves was great.
3/22/2021 - KRooo Logan our guide was terrific! Very knowledgeable and lots of fun. I would definitely do this again. Would love to do the boat tour too! Next time for sure.
5/12/2021 - taylorg287 Wonderful day with Justin & a few others. I am solo-traveling right now, and Justin made me feel comfortable & in good hands on the water! It was a good... read more
3/01/2021 - nicolebc22 If you’re a researcher like me you’ve seen TONS of options. So glad I chose this one! Kyle is a very knowledgeable, safe and laid back guide. It was a... read more
5/03/2021 - 747vaibhavv Beautiful place with manatees, dolphins, alligators and secluded beaches. Our family had a great time. Thank you Logan.
4/10/2021
Meet Our Florida Guides
ACA Certified Kayak Instructors
Each Tour Launches from a different location.
Be sure to follow your confirmation emails and text messages. Our address below is not a tour meeting location!
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Contact
Location
3020 Woodside Ave,
Naples,
FL, 34112