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    Private Kayak Tour in Destin

    Clear-kayak island paddling tailored to your private group

    5.0 stars• 911 reviews

    Duration

    2 hours

    Ideal For

    Up to 14 people

    Includes

    Clear kayak, safety gear, guide

    Highlights

    Explore a private lagoon and paddle clear kayaks across open water toward secluded white-sand islands. Shape the route around your group’s pace, with time for photos, swimming, and local stories.

    • Paddle 100% clear tandem kayaks across calm lagoon and open water
    • Explore secluded islands, sandbars, and white quartz sand dunes
    • Set your group’s pace and spend more time where you choose
    • Look for fish, crabs, birds, rays, pelicans, herons, and dolphins
    • Learn about local history and coastal ecosystems from a CPR-certified guide

    What's Included

    • Clear kayak
    • Safety equipment
    • CPR-certified tour guide
    • Kayak and boating safety lesson

    Important details

    • Ages 5+ only; each child ages 5–17 must be accompanied by an adult
    • Maximum 250 pounds per person and 425 pounds combined per tandem kayak
    • Attend the paddle safety and skills training before departure
    • Wear a life jacket during the tour
    • Alcohol, smoking, vaping, and pets are not permitted
    • Complete the required waiver before the experience
    • A processing fee applies and is not included in the listed price

    Cancellation Policy

    All sales are final; cancellations are not permitted. Arrive 15 minutes early; late arrivals are no-shows and cannot receive a refund or reschedule. If weather is unsafe, you can reschedule or receive a full refund.

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    FAQs

    Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled tour for the mandatory paddle safety and skills training. If you arrive after the tour start time, you will be treated as a no-show and you will not be eligible for a refund or reschedule.

    Yes. Sign your waiver online before you arrive.

    No. Alcohol is not permitted, and smoking and vaping are not permitted.

    Meeting details

    Behind the Natives Cove building, 101 W Miracle Strip Parkway, Mary Ester, FL 32569

    Experience provided by Get Up and Go Kayaking - Destin

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    Private Tour for up to 10 people

    $802.04

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    Private Tour for 11 people

    $882.25

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    Private Tour for 12 people

    $962.45

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    Review summary

    5.0
    Excellent
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    The guides here absolutely make the experience. Names like Lyric, Naomi, Jack, Corey, and Jayme come up repeatedly, with reviewers praising how they put nervous first-timers at ease while sharing impressive knowledge about local wildlife and the area's history. Several people specifically mention feeling safe and comfortable despite being complete beginners, which says a lot about the patience and skill of the team. Tours run from sunset paddles to nighttime glow kayaking adventures, and both deliver on wildlife sightings. Expect to see stingrays, pufferfish, blue crabs, herons, and other marine life depending on your timing. The whole operation sounds straightforward and well-organized, with easy-to-find locations and simple instructions before you head out. Whether you're experienced or stepping into a kayak for the first time, the guides seem genuinely invested in making sure everyone has a great time on the water.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    Luisa was a great guide! She was very knowledgeable & fun! Our family of 5 had a great time learning of the area and wildlife! We even caught a couple different types of crabs! The clear kayaks made it a cool experience too! Definitely recommend booking a trip!

    Photo of Dawn Rhodes

    Dawn Rhodes

    July 6, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Luisa was a great guide! She was very knowledgeable & fun! Our family of 5 had a great time learning of the area and wildlife! We even caught a couple different types of crabs! The clear kayaks made it a cool experience too! Definitely recommend booking a trip!

    Photo of Dawn Rhodes

    Dawn Rhodes

    July 6, 2026

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