Sarasota Clear Kayak Tour
Description
Let's go on an adventure in a 100% clear kayak! Our experienced guides are naturalists + will take you on a kayak ecotour like no other! Paddle through the enchanted mangrove forests of Jim Neville Marine Preserve on the south end of Siesta Key, before exploring the white sands of Midnight Pass! Be on the lookout as we paddle along mangroves for dolphins, manatees + other marine life! We spend 20-30 minutes exploring the shores of this secluded beach paradise! Let your guide help you look for fossilized shark teeth + shells or take a dip in the aquamarine waters of the Gulf of Mexico! We then kayak back to our launch point but don't forget to look down for hermit crabs, crown conchs, whelks, small sharks + rays that you might see through the kayak! This tour does require an intermediate level of physicality as we do spend 2.5 hours in the sun adventuring!
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Explore the mangrove forests + tunnels of the Jim Neville Preserve in our 100% clear kayak with an expert guide or naturalist who will share all the facts + history of this part of wild Florida! From wildlife to mangroves we have you covered!
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(43)
I’ve never kayaked before. Our guide was very helpful and knowledgeable about the area and attractions.
This kayaking tour was so good! The about of information we learned from our tour guide Cheyann E was amazing. She had so much knowledge and passion for nature. My daughter and I had the best time paddling through the mangroves and stopping at midnight pass which has the best water. To top it all off we saw dolphins on our paddle back. Amazing day
Thank you so much for this incredible review! We’re so glad you and your daughter had such an amazing day on the water—paddling through the mangroves and stopping at Midnight Pass really is something special. Cheyann will be so happy to hear your kind words—her passion and knowledge truly make the experience unforgettable. And seeing dolphins on the way back is the perfect way to end the trip! We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to see you both back out on the water again soon!
Awesome experience. Danny was amazing. My friend was a little leery on going out in the kayaks. Danny made her feel safe and reassured her that the tour was going to be just fine. He even decided to paddle with her to ensure that she felt safe and comfortable. Danny was very knowledgeable. You can tell he really loves his job and enjoys what he was doing. He went out of his way to make this experience a remembered memory for all Thanks Danny. Tiffany B. and Jammie T.
Thank you so much for this incredible review, Tiffany and Jammie! We’re so glad you had such an amazing experience with Danny—he truly goes above and beyond to make every guest feel safe, comfortable, and included. It means a lot to hear how he helped your friend feel at ease and turned the tour into such a positive and memorable experience. His passion for what he does really shines through, and we’re so happy that made a difference for you both. We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to see you back out on the water again soon for another adventure!
We had the most incredible experience with Get Up And Go Kayaking in Sarasota, truly some of the best tour guides we’ve ever had. I learned more about mangroves than I thought possible, and they made everything so interesting and engaging. They brought along a small clear container to gently scoop up critters so we could see it up close before letting it go and were amazing at pointing out all the wildlife and telling us about them. The water was truly stunning, crystal clear and unlike anything I knew existed in Florida. The clear kayaks made it even more special. One of the highlights was stopping at a small island where they helped us hunt for shark teeth. We came home with many! What really stood out was how engaged our kiddos were the entire time. The guides were super patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely fun to talk to. You could tell they love what they do, and it made all the difference. I would do this every day if I could. :) Highly, highly recommend!
Thank you so much for this incredible review! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear this was one of the best tour experiences you’ve had—that truly means the world to our team. It’s wonderful to know how much you enjoyed learning about the mangroves and getting those up-close, hands-on moments with local marine life while still respecting and releasing everything safely. The clear water and kayaks really do make for a special experience, and we’re so glad you got to enjoy a stop for shark tooth hunting as well! What means even more to us is hearing how engaged your kiddos were—that’s exactly the kind of fun, educational experience we strive to create for guests of all ages. Thank you again for your kind words and recommendation—we’d love to have you back out on the water anytime!
Actually, we never went on our kayak adventure because the guide was injured during the earlier kayaking excursion earlier the same day as our tour was to take place. Kudos to the organization for sending a quick text and calling my phone to notify us about the very unfortunate incident. I sincerely hope that the guide is recovering well from whatever shoulder injury she sustained. However, the fact that this company had no other guides available to cover the tours scheduled later that day was really disappointing. Ofc, this is not a BIG deal. It's just a blip on the radar. But if you are able to book a company that has contingency plans should something like this happen, then do so. Perspective is important. But planning is too. :)
Thank you for your thoughtful review and for your kind words about our guide. We truly appreciate your understanding and your well wishes for her recovery — that meant a lot to our team. At Get Up and Go Kayaking Sarasota we are a small, family-run business, not a large corporation with many on-call guides. Our guides are highly trained, and safety is our absolute top priority — both for our guests and for our team. When our guide was injured earlier that day, we made the difficult but responsible decision to cancel the remaining tours rather than rush in someone unfamiliar with that specific route or compromise the experience in any way. We completely understand the disappointment of a canceled adventure. That’s why we reached out immediately and offered you the opportunity to rebook for the very next day — the soonest we had another certified guide available — or to receive a full refund, which you accepted. While larger companies may have more staff on standby, what we offer as a small local business is personalized service, passionate guides, and a true love for sharing Sarasota’s waterways with our guests. Occasionally, that also means we face real-life challenges in real time — and we always do our best to handle them transparently and responsibly. We hope you’ll consider joining us on the water in the future so we can provide the five-star experience we’re known for :)
We had a wonderful Kayaking experience. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and personableand went at our pace. We enjoyed getting out at the beach at Midnight Pass to see the beautiful contrasting water colors and search for shells. Definitely recommend!
Thank you so much for the amazing 5-star review! We’re thrilled you had a wonderful kayaking adventure with Get Up and Go Kayaking Sarasota. It’s great to hear your guide provided a personable, knowledgeable tour at your pace and that you enjoyed exploring the beach at Midnight Pass, spotting shells, and seeing the stunning contrasting water colors. We truly appreciate your recommendation and can’t wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable guided eco kayaking experience soon!
The experience was more that we could have hoped for….Levi was an extremely knowledgeable and friendly tour guide. He took the time to explain the history, nature and nuances or the area. He is the standard that all other guides should be measured.
We are so incredibly moved by your kind words and thrilled that your experience at Midnight Pass exceeded all your expectations! Hearing that Levi provided such an exceptional tour—balancing history, nature, and the unique nuances of the area—is exactly what we strive for. We take great pride in our team, and we couldn't agree more that Levi sets a gold standard with his friendly personality and deep expertise. Thank you for choosing Get Up and Go Kayaking Sarasota; it was an absolute pleasure to have you out on the water with us, and we are so glad you walked away with such a high appreciation for our local environment.
Levi was awesome. So friendly and fun. And also super knowledgeable. He took great care of us and made it a lot of fun for all of us. Thanks Levi!
Hi! Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear that Levi took such great care of your group. He truly has a gift for making our tours both educational and incredibly fun, and we’ll be sure to share your 'awesome' shout-out with him! It’s wonderful to know he made the experience so memorable for everyone. We’d love to have you all back out on the water for another adventure soon—there is always more fun to be had in a clear kayak!
Levi was our guide, he is very patient, kind and interesting, he loves the outdoors and is willing to share his knowledge!
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your Sarasota clear kayak tour with Levi. His patience, friendliness, and passion for the outdoors make every tour both educational and enjoyable. Paddling through the beautiful Sarasota waterways while learning about the local wildlife and ecosystems creates a memorable adventure. We hope to welcome you back soon for another eco-friendly kayaking experience!
We did a kayak tour of a little Sarasota Bay mid October. Cheyenne was our guide. She was super passionate and knowledgeable about the ecosystem and the history and wildlife in little Sarasota Bay and Midnight Pass. We got to see a ton of birds, one dolphin from a distance. Would’ve loved to have seen more wildlife, but that really is luck of the draw. We did find some really cool shells and shark teeth at the little beach that we kayak too. It was moderately physically challenging the day we were there with a little bit of wind current but it was definitely doable.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your Sarasota clear kayak tour with Cheyenne. Paddling through Little Sarasota Bay and Midnight Pass while spotting birds, dolphins, and exploring shells and shark teeth makes every tour memorable. Cheyenne loves sharing her knowledge of the local ecosystem, wildlife, and history, creating an adventure that’s both educational and fun. Even with a bit of wind and current, we’re glad the tour was enjoyable and we hope to welcome you back soon for another eco-friendly kayaking experience!
