The 9 Best Key West Kayaking Tours

1.Key West Mangrove Kayak Eco Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,205 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $80Our pick

You’ll paddle calm mangrove creeks near Hurricane Hole Marina with guides such as Brett, Rachel, Heather, or Bethany. Expect easy instruction, single or double kayaks, shallow water, tropical fish, crabs, sea stars, jellyfish, birds, and stories about the geology of the Florida Keys. You must know how to swim.

“It is a wonderful way to understand the ecosystem of the mangroves of Key West. We had Bethany who was a stellar guide.”

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2.Half-Day Trip from Key West with Kayaking, Snorkeling & Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,683 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $115

Sail from 255 Front Street, snorkel above a Florida Keys reef, kayak around mangrove islands, and enjoy snacks, drinks, and a possible sunset. Danger Charters runs this four-and-a-half-hour outing with a professional crew, stable kayaks, winter wetsuits, and a maximum of 20 people. Afternoon trips include the sunset sail back to Key West.

“This was such a great experience! The captain and staff were super fun and had a lot of good information about the area during the trip for first time travelers. Would highly recommend this trip!”

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3.Key West Full-Day Ocean Adventure: Kayak, Snorkel, Sail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 767 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $152

Spend 6.5 hours aboard a 65-foot schooner with a professional crew such as Captain Joe, Daniel, or Janet. Sail through the Key West National Wildlife Refuge, snorkel in Florida Keys waters, kayak through mangroves, and enjoy a buffet lunch with unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks.

“Great staff well organized the food and drinks worked well. On time and an easy sign in. lot of fun for anyone who likes the water or sailing.”

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4.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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5.Key West Sandbar Charter With Kayak Tour: Includes Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 303 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $149

Spend about five hours aboard a Sunset Watersports boat from Key West, paddling through The Mud Keys with guides such as Logan, Josie, Caroline, or Captain Chuck’s crew. Then relax at Jewfish Basin sandbar with lunch, unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, paddleboards, floats, and snorkeling gear. The easy kayak route suits beginners.

“Hang back and enjoy the people who have never kayaked before run into each other and the mangroves! Very entertaining. Also watch closely on the sandbar- we spotted a stingray and a small shark. I tried paddle boarding for the first time and floated in the middle of the keys. It’s just nice on the whole trip and the staff, Captain Logan, Canon, and….(oops I forget) were absolutely great. Thanks for the fun time. Well worth it.”

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6.Sandbar Excursion & Kayak Tour with Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 200 reviews · 5 hours · from $149

Spend five hours with Sunset Watersports Key West cruising the marine sanctuary, kayaking through mangrove islands, and relaxing at a secluded sandbar. Guides such as Captain Logan, Chuck, Cole, Brynn, and JC lead the trip. Lunch, beer, wine, soft drinks, paddleboards, kayaks, and snorkeling gear are included.

“So much fun!! They really know how to sandbar party 🙌🏼 Plus they are very accommodating and flexible; the crew is great at adapting to different weather patterns, communicating, and making sure everyone is taken care of. There were people from all ages and everyone enjoyed themselves.”

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7.2-hour Mangrove Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 155 reviews · 2 hours · from $65

From Cow Key Marina, paddle a stable single or tandem kayak through protected mangrove tunnels with guides such as Kira, Chris, and Troy. Expect calm water, easy instruction, local ecology, and a chance to spot manatees, nurse sharks, rays, turtles, birds, and jellyfish. The two-hour route suits first-time and experienced paddlers.

“The guide Chris was really great with everyone made sure everyone was okay took us through some great man groves really knew his roots and lot of knowledge on mangroves and the area itself really great trip would do again 100% highly recommend”

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8.Key West Afternoon Sail, Snorkel, Kayak & Sunset Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 4h 30m · from $133

Spend 4.5 hours aboard a shallow-draft schooner from Old Town Key West. Snorkel clear Florida Keys waters, paddle through mangrove channels, and finish with wine, beer, snacks, and a sunset sail. The crew provides instruction, gear, life jackets, and wetsuits in winter, so beginners can join comfortably.

“Es hat viel Spaß gemacht und ich würde die Tour wieder buchen!”

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9.Kayak or Paddleboard Rental

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 hours · from $37Best value

At The Paddle Hut on 5 Geiger Road, choose a single kayak, tandem kayak, or stand-up paddleboard for a self-guided two-hour paddle through Geiger Key’s mangrove tunnels. Staff provide basic instruction, a satellite map, wildlife tips, life jacket, and borrowable dry bag. You may spot turtles, rays, fish, birds, and more.

“Lieu fantastique , se balader dans la mangrove en liberté est juste féerique , on se croirait ailleurs Avec de la chance on peut observer de nombreux animaux (tortue et requin nourrice pour nous !) L’accueil était chaleureux et convivial Le restaurant/bar à côté permet de retrouver des forces de la meilleure des manières.”

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