Paddle a glass-bottom kayak with LED lights and fish feeding on Sarasota’s calm waters
75 minutes
Guide, Kayak & paddles
Explore Sarasota by glass-bottom kayak on a guided sunset or LED-illuminated night tour. Paddle through mangrove canals into a shallow harbor and watch sea life below you.
Ages 4+ are welcome. Tandem kayaks have a 385 lb combined weight limit; odd-number groups may have one person in a single kayak.
Text at least 24 hours before your scheduled tour time to receive a full refund. Proof of notices for accidents, tickets, covid tests may be required in most cases to receive a refund.
No. You’ll get an instructional safety review from a guide before you launch.
All ages are welcome for this tour, ages 4 and up.
You ride in tandem (double-seated) kayaks, with a 385 lb maximum combined weight limit per kayak. The operator does not pair strangers together.
Ken Thompson Boat Ramp 1708 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota, FL 34236
Families and first-timers consistently rave about the nighttime glass-bottom kayaking experience here, with guides like Cameron, Aaron, Logan, and Grant earning special praise for their friendly, patient approach. The setup is beginner-friendly and relaxing, with multiple launch locations across the area (they're flexible about switching sites if weather doesn't cooperate). The highlight for most is feeding catfish and watching them swarm beneath the lit glass bottoms, which kids especially love. Some lucky groups spot manatees, stingrays, or barracuda, though wildlife sightings vary by night. The tours run longer than scheduled when the action is good, and guides genuinely don't rush anyone through the experience. A few guests wished for more educational commentary about local ecology and history, and one experienced kayaker felt the tour catered mainly to beginners. The company provides bug spray and other thoughtful touches, plus they're responsive via text if plans need changing. It's clearly designed as a mellow, family-friendly outing rather than an intense nature expedition, and most people leave delighted with the unique experience.