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15 Island Kayak Tours in the USA to Book Early

38 tours  ·  from $25 a head

The 15 best island kayak tours in the USA you can book today, with what each costs, how long you are on the water and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Kailua Bay, Oahu: Epic Kayak and Snorkel to Islands - Starting at Kailua Beach Adventures
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Kailua Bay, Oahu: Epic Kayak and Snorkel to Islands

1.Kailua Bay, Oahu: Epic Kayak and Snorkel to Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,311 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $114Our pick

Paddle from Kailua Beach to Popoia Island or the Mokulua Islands on a guided or self-guided eco-tour. You’ll receive a kayak, snorkel gear, dry bag, locker, lunch, and safety briefing. Guides such as Mike, Evelyn, Alex, and Tupre have helped make the outing personal and informative, but wind can change the route.

“Sept 4, 2025 about 9 am - 2:30 pm. My husband and I (late 50s/mid 60s) thoroughly enjoyed our day kayaking to the Mokulua Islands with our guide Tupre. We did not have any trouble transporting the kayak to the ocean. There was no yucky water to cross. We found it a fairly easy few block walk. The hardest part was carrying the kayak back up a little hill when bringing it back from the beach. Tupre was a fantastic guide! With his help we saw turtles, a monk seal, wedged-tailed shearwater birds nesting on the island (so many cute babies), crabs, urchins, many beautiful fish while snorkeling. Definitely an…”

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Raccoon Island: Exploration on SUP/Kayak - Finding the blue building at Bill Bird Marina
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Raccoon Island: Exploration on SUP/Kayak

2.Exploration on SUP/Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,289 reviews · 2h 30m · from $99

Kayak or stand-up paddleboard through Biscayne Bay and mangrove habitats with a SoFlo Water Adventures guide, then ride to Sandspur Island, known as Raccoon Island. You can swim, take photos, meet gentle raccoons, and enjoy fruit, water, soda, or Gatorade. Guides such as Francis, Sean, Ashley, Tony, and Alejandra are often praised for keeping beginners comfortable.

“I loved it. My guides, Alejandra and Tony, were excellent. I had so much fun seeing the raccoons and exploring the island. Thank you.”

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Easy Ride Pedal Kayak Tour Marco Island & Naples (Pedal or Paddle - Wildlife: rewarding, but never promised
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Easy Ride Pedal Kayak Tour Marco Island & Naples (Pedal or Paddle

3.Easy Ride Pedal Kayak Tour Marco Island & Naples (Pedal or Paddle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,065 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Meet guide Rammel at Capri Paddlecraft Park for a two-hour tour through Marco Island mangroves. Use a Hobie pedal kayak or paddle kayak, learn about local wildlife, and watch for dolphins, manatees, birds, conchs, and starfish. Photos are included, and the tour returns to the starting point.

“It was an awesome adventure for a different take on the island! Not reccomended for small children for the pedaling/ navigation side. But perhaps ask if they can ride along first. Didn’t see any small children. Awesome experience. Expect to get in the water so wear appropriate attire. Also gets hot so sunscreen and coverage recommended. Also recommend going before noon in the summer time.”

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Raccoon Island: Exploration on SUP/Kayak - Finding the blue building at Bill Bird Marina
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Raccoon Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak

4.Raccoon Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 972 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Meet your guide at 10800 Collins Ave, board a boat, then kayak through mangroves toward Sandspur Island, known as Raccoon Island. Guides such as Tony, Alejandra, Sean, Angie, and Liam explain the ecosystem while you look for fish, crabs, snails, birds, and raccoons. Snacks and drinks are included.

“Angie and Francis were great! One of a kind opportunity and it was amazing! The raccoons come right up to you!”

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Thousand Island Mangrove Tunnel, Manatee & Dolphin Kayak Tour w/Cocoa Kayaking - Starting at 5000 Tom Warriner Boulevard
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Thousand Island Mangrove Tunnel, Manatee & Dolphin Kayak Tour w/Cocoa Kayaking

5.Thousand Island Mangrove Tunnel, Manatee & Dolphin Kayak Tour w/Cocoa Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 923 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

Join Cocoa Kayaking for a 2.5-hour paddle through Cocoa Beach’s Thousand Islands. Guides such as James, Ian, Susie, and Michael share local ecology while you search for manatees, dolphins, birds, tarpon, stingrays, and crabs. Small groups cap at 10, photos are included, and the 9:00 am departure offers the best wildlife odds.

“Our guide was amazing, very knowledgeable, great personality, and answered all our questions. Saw manatees and dolphins, loved it!”

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Nature & Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak - Through the mangroves and narrow canals
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Nature & Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak

6.Nature & Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 816 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $99

Meet at Venetian Marina in North Miami and choose a kayak or stand-up paddleboard after a short lesson. You’ll ride out to the mangroves, paddle toward Raccoon Island, look for birds, fish, crabs, dolphins, and manatees, then stop to swim and snack. Guides such as Sean, CJ, Tony, and Alejandra are praised for their friendly help.

“This was an amazing little afternoon excursion. Our host was very knowledgeable in local birds, fish, fauna and all things wildlife. we kayaked alongside a pod of dolphins, saw crab spiders, raccoons, puffer fish, a variety of birds and then some. Highly recommend this to see the biscayne bay. Great value.”

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Guided Island EcoTour: CLEAR/Standard Kayak, SUP - Bonita Springs - Paddling from mangrove corridors into open water
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Guided Island EcoTour: CLEAR/Standard Kayak, SUP – Bonita Springs

7.Guided Island EcoTour: CLEAR/Standard Kayak, SUP – Bonita Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 793 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50

Paddle Naples takes you from Big Hickory Island through mangrove passages, open Gulf water, and a shell-covered beach. Choose a clear or standard tandem kayak, SUP, or possibly a Hobie pedal kayak. Guides including Hannah, Nick, Victoria, Elizabeth, Zach, and Anna explain local wildlife and shells. Plan for about 2.5 hours, with photos, parking, and gear included.

“Fun experience! Zach does a great job making this fun for everyone in the group and is interactive. Enjoyable activity.”

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Bioluminescence Night Kayaking Tour of Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge - From Haulover Canal to the first paddle strokes
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Bioluminescence Night Kayaking Tour of Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge

8.Bioluminescence Night Kayaking Tour of Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 605 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Meet your guide at Haulover Canal for a 90-minute paddle through Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge. Your kayak, paddle, and life jacket are included. Guides such as Faith, Brea, Seven, Leslie, and Leo have helped make the glowing comb jellyfish, dolphins, manatees, and starry sky the highlights of this small-group outing.

“Brea was an excellent tour guide giving our small group plenty of opportunities to see the bioluminescent comb jellyfish. She is very knowledgeable so you will learn a lot about the area. We also saw some dolphins in the moonlight and could hear the manatees come up for air. It is a great trip!”

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North Miami: Nature & Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak - Finding CATARIA at Venetian Marina
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North Miami: Nature & Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak

9.Nature & Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 562 reviews · 4 hours · from $99

Meet the Soflo Water Adventures team at Venetian Marina, choose a kayak or paddleboard, and follow an English-speaking guide through the Osprey Triangle mangroves. Expect a basic paddling lesson, wildlife stops, island time, swimming, fruit, and cold drinks. Guides such as Sean, Isabella, Aaron, and Tony are known for patient instruction and lively nature facts.

“Sean the guide was amazing! He was very educational and easy to talk to!”

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Kailua Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour, Oahu - A quiet island beach and Queen’s Bath
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Kailua Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour, Oahu

10.Kailua Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour, Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 379 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $275

Spend about five hours kayaking from Kailua to the Mokulua Islands with a local naturalist guide such as Tommy, Austin, Will, or Jay. Paddle roughly an hour each way, explore Queen’s Bath, snorkel, swim, spot seabirds and possible turtles or monk seals, and eat lunch on the beach. Moderate fitness is required.

“Jay did a great job as tour leader ... i felt i was safe in her hands ... i will come back and do a summer tour as it is less windy /less waves”

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Amelia Island Guided Kayak Tour of Lofton Creek - What happens at Melton Nelson Boat Ramp
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Amelia Island Guided Kayak Tour of Lofton Creek

11.Amelia Island Guided Kayak Tour of Lofton Creek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 375 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)

Join Amelia Adventures for a 2-hour-15-minute guided paddle on Lofton Creek near Yulee. You’ll receive a kayak, paddle, safety gear, and instruction before easing through quiet blackwater wetlands. Guides such as Madeline, Rob, Corey, Jessica, and Stacy add local nature facts. Expect calm water, a small-group feel, and possible turtles, birds, fish, or alligators.

“Madeline and Rob were awesome Kayak instructors. It was my first time kayaking. They were patient, kind, and allowed the learning process to manifest. I was kayaking like a pro by the time I reached the finish line. Great job and beautiful sites/scenery.”

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Ketchikan Shore Excursion: Eagle Island Sea Kayaking - The van ride from Ketchikan to the launch site
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Ketchikan Shore Excursion: Eagle Island Sea Kayaking

12.Eagle Island Sea Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 359 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $115

Paddle a tandem kayak through calm Clover Pass waters toward Eagle Island in Tongass National Forest. Guides such as Eli, Sarah, Katie, and Gavin provide patient instruction, safety gear, and local wildlife tips. Expect about 90 minutes on the water, with possible sightings of eagles, seals, sea lions, starfish, salmon, and whales.

“Have a raincoat. Had lots of fun got to see some eagles! We didn’t see any whales, but that’s OK. Saw some super cool starfish.”

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Island Kayak Tour Experience in Frisco - What the first lesson feels like
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Island Kayak Tour Experience in Frisco

13.Island Kayak Tour Experience in Frisco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 255 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Paddle a tandem kayak across Dillon Reservoir from Frisco Bay Marina on a guided route of up to 7 miles. Guides such as Ty, Julia, Brittany, Carter, and Norris teach beginners, explain Native American history and Rocky Mountain ecology, and point out wildlife including osprey, herons, bald eagles, and moose. Expect about 2.5 hours on an active alpine-lake outing.

“Norris was a terrific guide. It was windy but we did great. Beautiful and interesting! Enjoyed it a lot.”

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Kayak Adventure of Shell Key Preserve & Island with a Local - Starting in Tierra Verde at 9 a.m.
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Kayak Adventure of Shell Key Preserve & Island with a Local

14.Kayak Adventure of Shell Key Preserve & Island with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $58

Join local guides Scott and Karissa for a three-hour kayak tour through Shell Key Preserve near St. Petersburg. Paddle shallow grass flats, explore mangrove tunnels when tides allow, watch for dolphins, manatees, birds, and fish, then stop at Shell Key Island to swim and collect photos of its striking shells.

“We truly enjoyed our day with Scott and Karissa. Very knowledgeable, friendly, and down-to-earth people. Scott gave great kayak pointers before we started our day to ensure a smooth experience. Gave interesting facts about the wildlife and environment of the mangroves. All in all worth the money and would definitely recommend it!!!”

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Seven Isles of Fort Lauderdale Kayak Tour - What the two-hour route actually offers
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Seven Isles of Fort Lauderdale Kayak Tour

15.Seven Isles of Fort Lauderdale Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $89

Set out from George English Park with Blue Moon Outdoor Adventures for an easy-paced paddle along Fort Lauderdale’s Middle River, Intracoastal waterways, and Isles of Venice. Guides including Colin, Jenna, Matt, and Ronnie provide instruction, local stories, and safety help. Kayaks, lifejackets, paddles, bottled water, and coconut water are included.

“Our tour guide was great! The tour was very fun and informative, perfect for couples looking to have some fun.”

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