Mangrove Kayak & Paddleboard Eco Tour

Tour Details

  • Availability

    Daily at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m.

  • Duraton

    1.5 hours

Take an Eco Tour With AMI Paddleboard

Enjoy this relaxing tour as you paddle into the Florida mangroves with your knowledgeable guide. Look for bottom dwellers like horseshoe crabs and starfish in the clear, shallow water. If you’re really lucky, you might even see dolphins or manatees before heading into the mangrove tunnels. Listen to your guide as he points out other local wildlife along the way, like cormorants and sea sponges. Soak up the sun and bask in the peace and quiet of this gentle aquatic setting.

New to paddleboarding or kayaking? Our guide loves passing on his skillset to beginners and seasoned adventurers alike. He can show you how to plant your feet, hold the paddle correctly and gracefully glide through the water. Improve your technique while marveling at the gorgeous Florida scenery. This tour is a great way to get up close and personal with the local nature and wildlife.

  • Parking: Ample parking at all launch sites
  • Please bring: swimwear, towel, sunscreen
  • Optional: water shoes (barefoot is better on the paddleboards)
  • You’ll be provided with a coast guard approved vest and whistle. This is optional for adults but compulsory for kids under 13 years old

Parking

Ample parking is available at all launch sites. 

What To Bring

Please bring swimwear, a towel, and sunscreen 

Optional:

Optional: water shoes (barefoot is better on the paddleboards)

What's Provided

You’ll be provided with a coast guard approved vest and whistle. This is optional for adults but compulsory for kids under 13 years old

Our location on Anna Maria Island

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Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals

Choose AMI Paddleboard for your watersports rentals! Rent a paddleboard or kayak and have it delivered to a spot of your choosing in Anna Maria Island or Longboat Key.