Founded by water-lover Chad Mead, Chadillac Adventures offers relaxed, family-friendly experiences on the waterways of Clearwater and Tampa Bay. From clear kayak tours and paddleboard outings to boat cruises, sunset trips, and glo...
Chad, Garrett, Christian, and Brian seem to be the kind of guides who genuinely love what they do, and it shows. Reviews consistently highlight their patience, local knowledge, and go-above-and-beyond attitude, whether that's helping retrieve dropped glasses from a river or sharing stories about the Chassahowitzka's hidden caves and springs. Wildlife sightings, dolphins, manatees, eagles, stingrays, and more, come up in nearly every review, suggesting the guides know exactly where to take you. The experience options here are surprisingly varied, from LED night kayaking tours to guided river trips to self-guided rentals in Clearwater. Repeat visitors are common, with one reviewer returning for a fourth time, which says a lot. One negative review describes a frustrating and upsetting experience involving a capsize and lost belongings, so it's worth going in prepared and communicating clearly with your guide, especially if it's your first time on the water.
My family went to kayaking and the young man there named Garrett was friendly and extremely helpful, efficient we definitely would go back. He made us feel satisfied. Thank you
Maribel Otero
July 5, 2026
My family went to kayaking and the young man there named Garrett was friendly and extremely helpful, efficient we definitely would go back. He made us feel satisfied. Thank you
Maribel Otero
July 5, 2026