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.
Rookery Bay Sunset Tour
Kayak on Rookery Bay at Sunset
Manatees & Mangroves
The Most Wildlife with fewer people!
East River Fakahatchee
Consistently Awesome. With little effect from wind and tide.
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!
- DannyBP123
What an incredible experience!! Captain Logan is so passionate and knowledgeable about the wildlife, plant life, and the island reserve. We saw manatees, played with a friendly pod... read more 
April 19, 2021 - Jenny H What a great experience we had on our Island Tour. Our guide was Brittany, she was so full of knowledge about the history of the area and was... read more
July 26, 2021 - Compass556901 A beautiful early morning in Frisco for my husband and I and our friends from out of town. Lake Dillion was so smooth and we were out before the... read more
August 19, 2021 - LW Brittany is an amazing tour guide and the scenery and relaxing tour was so much fun and easy for newcomers. Strongly recommend 8am for calm water and relaxing vibe!
August 28, 2021 - JillWEvergreen_CO We had a great time kayaking Lake Dillon with our guide Brittany. The scenery was beautiful. Brittany prepared us all for a safe and enjoyable experience. She is so knowledgeable... read more
August 12, 2021 - Sean A Great tour of the lake. Norris helped me pass AP geometry - thanks boss, couldn’t have done it without you
August 29, 2021 - Russ G Beautiful kayak tour! Norris was an amazing guide. He kept everyone engaged and interested in the surroundings. Highly recommended!
August 8, 2021 - J4835TGrenates Incredible afternoon on the water! Logan made sure to point out all wildlife and had expert knowledge about the animals and plants!! Truly a treat!
May 29, 2021 - JeSimmons92 Oh my gosh....this was wonderful morning boat tour. Captain Logan was very pleasant and knowledgeable. We saw dolphins and alligators, even a racoon. Captain let us off the boat at... read more
March 29, 2021 - Ljubica A Awesome tour, awesome guide. Thank you. Our tour had to be cut short due to weather but 1.5hrs was plenty. Highly recommend.
July 23, 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