Sarasota 3-Hour Clear-Bottom Kayak Tour

Paddle a clear-bottom kayak across Sarasota Bay and into narrow mangrove tunnels on a guided coastal adventure. Explore seagrass flats, sheltered waterways, and open-water views of the John Ringling Causeway Bridge and Sarasota skyline.

This daytime route is built for experienced paddlers seeking a longer, more physically demanding outing. Your guide shares insight into local ecosystems and the role mangroves play along Florida's coastline.

• Cross Sarasota Bay on a route for intermediate and advanced paddlers
• Navigate narrow mangrove tunnels beneath a canopy of branches
• Glide over seagrass flats through Sarasota's coastal habitats
• Look for crabs, stingrays, manatees, dolphins, and shorebirds
• Take in views of the John Ringling Causeway Bridge and Sarasota skyline

What's Included

• Professional tour guide
• Clear-bottom tandem kayak
• Paddles
• Life jackets
• Safety review

Important details

• Intermediate or advanced paddling experience required; this physically demanding route includes a deep open-water crossing and is not for beginners
• Complete the waiver at least 72 hours before your tour
• Watch the required safety video before your tour
• Arrive early; departures leave on time, and late arrivals cannot join the tour
• Tandem kayak pairs must have a combined weight under 385 lbs
• Riders over 6'5" tall or pairs above the tandem weight limit may require a single kayak