Private Clear Kayak Mangrove Tour

The private tour is a fully exclusive experience booked just for your group — no other guests, no sharing the water with strangers. You get the same stunning route through Miami's mangrove tunnels and open maze in 100% clear kayaks, with a dedicated guide focused solely on your group. The pace and any stops along the way are tailored to your party's abilities and preferences.

Miami's mangrove ecosystem is incredibly biodiverse. Common sightings include rays, tropical fish, iguanas, and mangrove tree crabs. Depending on the season, you may also spot manatees (particularly in summer), dolphins, and a wide variety of coastal birds including great blue herons, great white egrets, ibises, pelicans, vultures, osprey, and cormorants. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, but your guide knows the best spots to look.

The tour runs year-round. Morning tours are particularly popular — reviewers consistently note calmer water, better lighting for photography, and a quieter experience. Manatees are most commonly seen in the summer months. Wildlife is active throughout the year, though early morning paddles generally offer the most sightings.

Absolutely. This tour is suitable for all experience levels, including first-timers. Your guide will walk you through the basics before you hit the water, and will paddle at a pace that's comfortable for your group. The waterways are calm and protected, making this an ideal introduction to kayaking.

Individual paddlers cannot exceed 250 lbs (113 kg). Two paddlers sharing a kayak cannot exceed a combined weight of 425 lbs (193 kg). These are manufacturer restrictions for the clear kayaks and apply to all guests.

Yes — please arrive at East Greynolds Park at least 15 minutes before your scheduled tour start time. Arriving late will result in being marked as a no-show, with no refund or reschedule available.

Yes! A waterproof case or waterproof camera is strongly recommended. The company is not responsible for any damaged or lost items.

Tours only cancel for genuinely unsafe conditions — typically sustained winds above 15 mph or lightning in the area. Light rain is not a cancellation reason. If the outfitter cancels the tour, you'll receive a full refund, the option to reschedule, or a gift certificate. For guest-initiated cancellations, trip protection must be purchased in advance.

Miami's subtropical climate means kayaking is enjoyable year-round. Late fall through spring (November–April) offers the most comfortable temperatures and calmer water conditions. Summer months bring higher heat and humidity but also the best chance of spotting manatees.

Please leave the following behind: disposable containers (cans, plastic, glass, foam, or paper), alcoholic beverages, oil-based sunscreens or lotions, tobacco products, and audio speakers.

All kayaks are tandem (built for 2 paddlers). For solo paddlers or odd-numbered groups, seats can be removed to accommodate a single paddler in one kayak. The same 250 lbs (113 kg) per-person weight limit still applies.

No — wildlife encounters are never guaranteed, as these are wild animals in their natural habitat. That said, guides are trained and knowledgeable about the best areas to spot local species, maximizing your chances of an encounter.

Guests must have upper body mobility and the ability to walk up and down steps to enter and exit kayaks. All guests must be able to paddle without assistance and must stay with the group at all times.