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The 15 Best Clear Kayak Tours in the USA

51 tours  ·  from $28 a head

Florida’s springs and Gulf flats are the only water in the country where a transparent hull earns its rental. These 15 cover manatees, glass-bottom spring runs and night paddles under lights, priced.

Clear Kayak Tour of Shell Key Preserve and Tampa Bay Area - Starting at Billy’s Stone Crab in Tierra Verde
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Clear Kayak Tour of Shell Key Preserve and Tampa Bay Area

1.Clear Kayak Tour of Shell Key Preserve and Tampa Bay Area

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,800 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79Our pick

Meet your guide at Billy’s Stone Crab in Tierra Verde for a small-group clear kayak tour of Shell Key Preserve. Paddle through open water and mangroves, stop for photos and shells, and watch for dolphins, pelicans, spoonbills, fish, and crabs. Guides such as Alessia, Jenna, Ben, and Chris add useful nature stories along the way.

“The shells available on the island are amazing! My six year old loved it…although my arms didn’t love having to paddle for the both of us! Lol.”

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Crystal River Three Sisters Springs and Manatee Clear Kayak Tours - April through November: Three Sisters Springs and swimming
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Crystal River Three Sisters Springs and Manatee Clear Kayak Tours

2.Crystal River Three Sisters Springs and Manatee Clear Kayak Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,830 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Paddle from Kings Bay Park in a stable, fully clear kayak with a small group of up to 10 people. Choose Three Sisters Springs from April 1 to November 14, with time to swim, or the manatee-season tour from November 15 to March 31. Guides such as Crosby, Dmitri, Yas, and Cami share local wildlife knowledge and help you spot manatees, turtles, fish, and birds.

“The tour is excellent. The Kayak is very easy to ride, stable, and safe. The guide was great, and we got to see the manatees up close, even passing below the glass kayak. The guide also took some fantastic pictures of us and shared them with us at the end of the tour.”

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Glass Bottom Kayak Eco Tour through Rainbow Springs - The first 90 minutes on Rainbow River
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Glass Bottom Kayak Eco Tour through Rainbow Springs

3.Glass Bottom Kayak Eco Tour through Rainbow Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 943 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75

Meet your guide at KP Hole Park for a two-hour small-group paddle in a clear kayak. You may spot turtles, alligators, otters, fish, and more than 14 bird species. Guides such as Sara, Andres, Sam, and Bria add local facts, photos, and detours into the beautiful Indian Creek.

“Angel was wonderful and full of laughter and fun. He was very helpful. Jumping off the tree was one of the best experience that I had on my whole day trip that day. I haven't stopped talking about it and wont. The who kayaking was the perfect fun and relaxing experience thanks to him. Definatley will come back to have angel guide me and my husband. Thank you.”

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Clear Kayak Manatee Ecotour of Crystal River - Why tandem kayaks make this friendly for families
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Clear Kayak Manatee Ecotour of Crystal River

4.Clear Kayak Manatee Ecotour of Crystal River

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 691 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79

Paddle Crystal River for about two hours in a stable tandem clear kayak with a local guide such as Jess, Kyle, RJ, or Cypress. You may see manatees beneath the hull, along with turtles, dolphins, fish, otters, and birds. Groups are limited to 10, but water clarity and wildlife sightings vary.

“RJ did a fantastic job guiding our path to spot manatees at a close but safe distance. Knowledgeable about the area.”

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Guided Clear Kayak Eco-Tour Near Key West - Leaving Sugarloaf Marina for the backcountry
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Guided Clear Kayak Eco-Tour Near Key West

5.Guided Clear Kayak Eco-Tour Near Key West

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 656 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79

Paddle a 100% clear tandem kayak through Sugarloaf Key’s mangrove channels with a guide such as Rebecca, Claudia, Sarah, or Hatchett. The two-hour tour can reveal nurse sharks, turtles, stingrays, starfish, and tropical fish beneath you. Expect a small-group outing, a real workout in places, and changing conditions with the tide and weather.

“Our guide was Hatchet. We had a great time and saw all kinds of critters. Shark, turtle, starfish. It was a great time for everyone”

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Guided Clear Kayak Eco-Tour of Jupiter - Paddling across the Indian River Lagoon
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Guided Clear Kayak Eco-Tour of Jupiter

6.Guided Clear Kayak Eco-Tour of Jupiter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 601 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $89

Join Get Up And Go Kayaking in Jupiter for a 1.5 to 2-hour clear-kayak trip through mangroves, the Indian River Lagoon, and waters near the Jupiter Lighthouse. Guides such as Adam, Dustin, Toni, and Mark point out wildlife and explain the local ecosystem. Expect calm shallows, a sandbar stop, boat wakes, and little shade.

“The tour was a nice experience. Adam our guide was wonderful. He even pulled all of the kayaks along when the current and wind got very strong. The tour is in the intercostal so be prepared for boat waves and currents.”

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Glass Bottom Kayak Tours of Silver Springs - Meeting your guide at Silver Springs State Park
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Glass Bottom Kayak Tours of Silver Springs

7.Glass Bottom Kayak Tours of Silver Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 580 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $84

Paddle a tandem clear kayak through Silver Springs State Park with a guide such as Josh, Sam, or Bry. The 90-minute to two-hour tour includes equipment, safety gear, and wildlife spotting. Expect manatees, turtles, fish, birds, alligators, and sometimes monkeys. Park admission and the launch fee cost extra.

“Josh was very good as a guide. The tour was good and we saw a lot manatees. However the park people (not associated with company at all) who controlled boat access were not setup to handle the number of people on Saturday. They need to get their act together. However the kayaking was a very good experience”

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Maui Clear Kayak and Snorkel Tour: Swim with turtles (Makena) - What happens at Makena Landing at 7am
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Maui Clear Kayak and Snorkel Tour: Swim with turtles (Makena)

8.Maui Clear Kayak and Snorkel Tour: Swim with turtles (Makena)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 551 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $130

Start at Makena Landing at 7am for a three-hour small-group tour with Ohana Ocean Adventures. You’ll paddle a clear-bottom kayak over Maui’s reefs, then snorkel with turtles and tropical fish if conditions allow. Guides such as Kyle, Curtis, Marc, and Michael are praised for patient instruction, safety, and marine-life knowledge.

“It was an incredible experience. Kyle was very nice and took his time explaining everything. This was our first time Kayaking and we had a blast! Now we have awesome pics swimming with turtles. Thank you Kyle! We had a great time.”

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Clear Kayak Tours in Fort Pierce - Meeting at Fort Pierce Inlet State Park
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Clear Kayak Tours in Fort Pierce

9.Clear Kayak Tours in Fort Pierce

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 543 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $90

Meet Todd, Alan, Ryan, or another local guide at Fort Pierce Inlet State Park for a two-hour clear-kayak trip through mangrove tunnels and calm lagoon water. Equipment, safety gear, photos, and nature commentary are included. You may spot turtles, dolphins, manatees, jellyfish, birds, and fish from a single or tandem kayak.

“Everything.. the forest nature and the beautiful serene of the quiet mangrove backwoods and the wilderness”

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Shell Key Clear Kayak Sunset & Glow Tours - Sunset first, glow tour after dark
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Shell Key Clear Kayak Sunset & Glow Tours

10.Shell Key Clear Kayak Sunset & Glow Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 542 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Paddle a clear tandem kayak through Shell Key Preserve from Tierra Verde as color-changing LEDs light the water below. Guides such as Raven, Bria, Carmen, and Matt help spot wildlife and keep the pace friendly. The 90-minute tour may include sunset, mangroves, a sandbar, stars, and a few wet or buggy moments.

“We greatly enjoyed ,Jenna, our tour guide who was very knowledgeable about the area and made it an amazing trip with fun glow lights. Loved the night time trip! Can get s little wet so recommend a towel to sit on! FYI.”

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Clear Kayak Tours in Weeki Wachee - Wildlife watching with Davis, Jody, Vinny, and the team
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Clear Kayak Tours in Weeki Wachee

11.Clear Kayak Tours in Weeki Wachee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 486 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Paddle a tandem clear kayak from Mary’s Fish Camp through the Weeki Wachee and Mud River estuary. Guides such as Davis, Jody, Vinny, Bree, and Gary point out wildlife, plants, and photo spots. The 2 to 2.25-hour trip may reveal manatees, dolphins, turtles, fish, birds, or alligators, though sightings and water clarity vary.

“Davis was great! Eagles, Manatees, Fish, Crabs. My grandson, daughter and son in law had an awesome time.”

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Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour - Starting at Ken Thompson Parkway
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Sarasota – Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

12.Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 459 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Paddle a clear tandem kayak across Sarasota Bay at night while 10,000 lumens of LED light brighten the water below. Guides such as Dan, Matt, Steve, and Jesse help identify fish, crabs, stingrays, and other sea life. You may also collect shells and small creatures in a net before returning to the launch point.

“The light up kayak and tour was worth it all!!!! our Tour guide was Awesome!!! very knowledgeable ,making it an experience to remember!!!!!”

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Silver Springs Clear Kayak Manatee, Monkey & Wildlife Adventures - The wildlife you might see below and beside the boat
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Silver Springs Clear Kayak Manatee, Monkey & Wildlife Adventures

13.Silver Springs Clear Kayak Manatee, Monkey & Wildlife Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 419 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $80

Spend about two hours on Silver Springs with guides such as Chris, Steve, Ashley, and Justin. Paddle a clear kayak, tandem kayak, or paddleboard past fish, turtles, manatees, alligators, birds, and old movie relics. The guide sets the pace, points out wildlife, and helps beginners get comfortable on the water.

“we had a really good time. We brought friends from Maine and they were very excited to see the manatees and alligators and all the beautiful birds.”

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Clear Kayak or Paddleboard Manatee Adventure - What the two-hour outing feels like
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Clear Kayak or Paddleboard Manatee Adventure

14.Clear Kayak or Paddleboard Manatee Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 344 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $80

Paddle a clear kayak or stand-up paddleboard through Silver Springs State Park on the Fort King trail. Guides such as Stevie, Roger, Ben, and Rodger point out manatees, turtles, birds, alligators, otters, and sometimes monkeys while taking photos and underwater videos. The two-hour outing suits couples, families, and first-time paddlers with moderate fitness.

“It was so fun. Saw everything I was hoping to see. Tour guide was awesome, friendly and great sense of humor. Will highly recommend this to friends and family that will be traveling to FL.”

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Clear Kayak Guided Eco Tour in North Naples - Setting off from Cocohatchee River Marina
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Clear Kayak Guided Eco Tour in North Naples

15.Clear Kayak Guided Eco Tour in North Naples

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 341 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

This 2.5-hour North Naples eco tour uses tandem clear kayaks to thread through mangroves near Cocohatchee River Marina. Guides such as Sean, Karen, Jeff, and Tommy have led guests toward dolphins, manatees, birds, and shell-rich Barefoot Beach. Equipment, safety gear, dry bags, and guide-taken photos are included.

“Jeff was a great tour guide. He was knowledgeable, fun and friendly. We had 3 generations on this trip and we all had a great time.”

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