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    Emerson Point Preserve Pedal Kayak Tour

    Pedal kayak 2 miles through mangrove tunnels at Emerson Point

    4.7 stars• 1.7K reviews
    From$77/ kayakincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    2.5 hours

    Includes

    Guided tour, pedal kayak

    Highlights

    Pedal your way through the mangrove tunnel trails of Emerson Point Preserve and the calm waters of Terra Ceia Bay. Cover about 2 miles round trip on a guided tour that lasts around 2.5 hours.

    • Explore narrow mangrove tunnel trails by pedal kayak
    • Ride across open, calm waters in Terra Ceia Bay
    • Travel about 2 miles round trip with a guide
    • Stop at a shallow sandbar to wade when conditions allow
    • Learn how to use the pedal kayak during the safety briefing

    What's Included

    • Dry bags
    • Safety briefing
    • Equipment use tutorial

    Things to know

    Arrive 30 minutes early for a safety briefing and equipment tutorial. Children under 15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. You must have full use of your legs to operate a pedal kayak.

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.

    FAQs

    Children under 15 must ride with a parent or guardian. You must have full use of your legs to operate the pedal kayak.

    Bring plenty of drinking water, sun protection, and water shoes (or flip flops). Bring snacks if you want them.

    You can bring small personal items like a phone, keys, and wallet. Dry bags are provided for storage. You can bring larger items, but they may not fit, and the operator can’t accept responsibility for damage if items aren’t properly stored in a provided dry bag.

    Meeting details

    5801 17th St. West, Palmetto, FL 34221

    Experience provided by Liquid Blue Outfitters
    Experience provided by Liquid Blue Outfitters

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    Single Pedal Kayak

    $77.97

    1 Person

    0

    Tandem Pedal Kayak

    $135.60

    2 People

    0

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    Review summary

    4.7
    Excellent
    1.7K reviews•Google Maps

    Skye and Joe are the standout guides here, and reviewers can't stop raving about how they transform a simple kayak tour into something memorable. What really shines through is their compassion and flexibility—one family shared how Skye handled a teenager's panic attack with incredible understanding, never making them feel rushed or guilty about the situation. He even gifted shark teeth to the kids. Multiple families mention how patient and accommodating both guides are with different ages and abilities, making everyone feel comfortable on the water. The pedal kayaks get enthusiastic mentions from first-timers who love how easy and comfortable they are compared to traditional paddling. Wildlife sightings are consistently impressive—manatees, dolphins, egrets, and even sharks make regular appearances. Guides share fascinating information about local history, mangroves, and marine life along the way. The tours run from convenient, beautiful launch spots and typically last around three hours. Return customers keep coming back, with one reviewer noting they've booked four or five times. The equipment is well-maintained, customer service is excellent, and the overall vibe is friendly and fun without feeling overly commercialized.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    My family had a great afternoon with Sky. He communicated with us leading up to our tour date with when was best in the day for the weather, etc. We all felt very safe and had great instructions along the way. We saw a manatee and dolphins and got to travel through some cool trails. Highly recommend the feet-peddle kayaks for a unique experience. They were fun. We had to use the normal paddles in shallow areas so it was a nice lil workout but nothing too hard to handle for 4 adults in our 60s and 30s. Thanks so much!

    Photo of Sarah

    Sarah

    March 20, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    My family had a great afternoon with Sky. He communicated with us leading up to our tour date with when was best in the day for the weather, etc. We all felt very safe and had great instructions along the way. We saw a manatee and dolphins and got to travel through some cool trails. Highly recommend the feet-peddle kayaks for a unique experience. They were fun. We had to use the normal paddles in shallow areas so it was a nice lil workout but nothing too hard to handle for 4 adults in our 60s and 30s. Thanks so much!

    Photo of Sarah

    Sarah

    March 20, 2026

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