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The 15 Best Stand-Up Paddleboarding in the USA

60 tours  ·  from $19 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a paddling friend: 15 stand-up paddleboarding in the USA worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

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

1.Exploration on SUP/Kayak

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

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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Dolphin, Manatee and SeaTurtle SUP Adventure Tour of St Augustine - Paddling toward Anastasia State Park
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Dolphin, Manatee and SeaTurtle SUP Adventure Tour of St Augustine

2.Dolphin, Manatee and SeaTurtle SUP Adventure Tour of St Augustine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,219 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65Top rated

Paddle by kayak or stand-up board from 442 Ocean Vista Ave toward Anastasia State Park and the St Augustine Lighthouse. Guides such as Ryan, Spence, Nolan, and Todd help beginners manage the equipment while pointing out dolphins, sea turtles, birds, and other wildlife. Sightings vary with weather and season.

“Noah was great. Three Brothers is a great story and was so fun paddle boarding. We sat and watched a couple of Dolphins play for 45 minutes. They swam all around us close and were amazing. Also saw Osprey catching fish, lots of jumping fish and a couple of turtles.”

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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

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

4.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

5.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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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

6.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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New Smyrna Dolphin and Manatee Kayak and SUP Adventure Tour - What the two-hour route is really like
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New Smyrna Dolphin and Manatee Kayak and SUP Adventure Tour

7.New Smyrna Dolphin and Manatee Kayak and SUP Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 457 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Meet your guide at Divito Park and spend about two hours paddling New Smyrna’s backwaters and nearby waterways. Kayaks, paddles, and life vests are included. Guides such as Michael, Spence, and Fletcher point out wildlife and local history, but sightings are never guaranteed. The route may change with weather, tides, or local conditions.

“Mike was a great guide! He took pics the whole trip and was very informative. Very relaxing experience.”

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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

8.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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Private Stand Up Paddle Boarding Tour in Turtle Town, Maui - A private lesson that welcomes beginners
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Private Stand Up Paddle Boarding Tour in Turtle Town, Maui

9.Private Stand Up Paddle Boarding Tour in Turtle Town, Maui

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 293 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $169

Meet at 7:15 am in South Maui for a two-hour private paddleboarding lesson and wildlife outing. Aqua and Sky teach beginners patiently, share stories about Maui’s culture and ocean life, and photograph your time on the water. Expect sea turtles, coral, island views, and a relaxed pace tailored to your group.

“We joined this tour during our honeymoon trip in Hawaii and this was hands down the best tour we joined out of the other 5 tours! Aqua is super knowledgeable in terms of the islands and ocean life. It was our first time doing SUP and though I'm capable of swimming, I'm always nervous swimming in the ocean but Aqua is very encouraging and always making sure we're doing good, we felt super safe and it's the first time that I really enjoyed being in the ocean this much. We got to see a bunch of sea turtles that we weren't able to when we did the snorkeling with another…”

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Sassy’s Silver Springs Kayak and Paddleboard Tours - A two-hour river trip with one main purpose
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Sassy’s Silver Springs Kayak and Paddleboard Tours

10.Sassy’s Silver Springs Kayak and Paddleboard Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Spend about two and a half hours on Silver River by kayak or paddleboard, with guides such as Brad, Sassy, Maria, Carrie, and Pipi sharing local wildlife and history. Boats, paddles, life vests, and dry bags are included. Expect a small group of no more than 16, clear water, and a $6 park fee.

“We had a great experience on the river with our guide Ryan! The manatees were plentiful and the alligators were out sunning on the banks. We learned a lot from Ryan and he was very patient in teaching us how to kayak. Definitely worth the trip.”

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Haleiwa River Paddle Board Rental with Blue Planet Adventure Co. - Choosing Between a Paddleboard and Kayak
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Haleiwa River Paddle Board Rental with Blue Planet Adventure Co.

11.Haleiwa River Paddle Board Rental with Blue Planet Adventure Co.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 215 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39Best value

Rent a stand-up paddleboard or single kayak from Blue Planet Adventure Co. in Haleiwa and spend two hours exploring the Anahulu River, Haleiwa Bay, and the area beneath Rainbow Bridge. Staff members such as Julie, Tyler, Cree, and Max can provide basic instruction. Expect a self-guided outing, not a group tour.

“It was a lot of fun , relaxing and we saw turtles which made the day! Great area to hit the North Shore. The young lady who helped us was very knowledgeable, sorry we don’t remember her name.”

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Wildlife Refuge Manatee, Dolphin & Mangrove Kayak or Paddleboarding Tour! - Manatees, Dolphins, and the Luck Factor
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Wildlife Refuge Manatee, Dolphin & Mangrove Kayak or Paddleboarding Tour!

12.Wildlife Refuge Manatee, Dolphin & Mangrove Kayak or Paddleboarding Tour!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · from $52

At Haulover Canal near Cocoa Beach, you’ll paddle the Indian River and Mosquito Lagoon in a kayak or on a standup paddleboard. Guides such as Noah, Logan, Katie, and Mike point out manatees, dolphins, birds, alligators, comb jellies, and horseshoe crabs. The small group lasts about 90 minutes, with photos sent afterward.

“Katie was an amazing guide. Very knowledgeable and fun. She took us in the center of the manatees and through a great mangrove trail. We even saw an alligator!!! She took amazing pics of the group. It was an amazing tour! Highly recommend!”

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Dolphin and Manatee Kayak and SUP Adventure Tour of Cocoa Beach - The Thousand Islands after the first 90 minutes
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Dolphin and Manatee Kayak and SUP Adventure Tour of Cocoa Beach

13.Dolphin and Manatee Kayak and SUP Adventure Tour of Cocoa Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 194 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Paddle from Cocoa Beach into the Banana River Manatee Refuge and Thousand Islands Conservation Area. Choose a one or two-person kayak or stand-up paddleboard, then follow guides such as Riley, Jack, Roman, or Christian in search of dolphins, manatees, birds, and unusual plants. The pace is easy, and children are welcome.

“Manatees, dolphins, sting rays, puffer fish, a black tip shark, jumping fish and beautiful birds on the conservation Island. Unforgettable!”

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Florida Bioluminescent Kayak & Paddle Board Adventure - Choosing between a hybrid kayak and a paddleboard
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Florida Bioluminescent Kayak & Paddle Board Adventure

14.Florida Bioluminescent Kayak & Paddle Board Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)

Meet in Merritt Island for a 1-hour-45-minute night paddle with A Paddle in Paradise. Choose a stable kayak or stand-up paddleboard, then watch summer dinoflagellates or winter comb jellies glow around your craft. Guides such as Nate, Jess, and Jeff add local nature and waterway insight. Photos, bug spray, and phone pouches are provided.

“Fab late night paddle. Nate is great - personable and very knowledgable ; promises to be a great experience.”

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Marina Del Rey: Kayak and Paddleboard Tour with Sea Lions - Choosing between a kayak and a paddleboard
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Marina Del Rey: Kayak and Paddleboard Tour with Sea Lions

15.Kayak and Paddleboard Tour with Sea Lions

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 177 reviews · 2 hours · from $79

Start at Mother’s Beach with an English-speaking guide, then paddle a single or double kayak or stand-up paddleboard through Marina del Rey. Guides such as Walker, Tristan, and Michael teach basic technique, point out boats and birds, and search for sea lions. Groups are limited to six, making it easy to get personal help.

“Walker Kelly was our guide and he was so knowledgeable on the Marina and marine life. He pointed out an Osprey which we had never seen before and found us sea lions including a couple of big males - one of which swam round us. We also has a very enjoyable chat with Walker as we paddled.”

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Bioluminescent Clear Bottom Kayak or Paddleboard Sit-On-Top Kayak Hybrid Tour! - The first minutes on the water
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Bioluminescent Clear Bottom Kayak or Paddleboard Sit-On-Top Kayak Hybrid Tour!

20★ 5.0Bioluminescent Clear Bottom Kayak or Paddleboard Sit-On-Top Kayak Hybrid Tour!From $150109 reviews

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