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Heart of Rookery Bay Kayak Tour

Naples, USAby Rising Tide Explorers

  • 2.5 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 12 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

Join SWFL's only active local biologist guides for an adventure through the Rookery Bay Reserve at the start of the 10,000 islands on the #1 Kayaking Tour in the USA (USAToday)! Paddle to beautiful mangrove tunnels, teeming mudflats, and intricate oyster reefs while searching for amazing wildlife like sea stars, large snails, birds, dolphin and manatee! FREE HD PHOTOGRAPHY of you and your family exploring this beautiful area is provided on every adventure. Single Kayaks are provided for all paddlers. For children under 12 contact us directly. Perfect for the first-time paddler and the pro. Get out and explore the calm backwaters of Southwest Florida with Naples and Marco Island's only biologist guides! Book your tour today! PLEASE ARRIVE 30 MINUTES BEFORE LAUNCH TIME. Additional availabilities, tandem kayaks, children's tickets (under 12), boat tours, and additional kayak tours including sunset tours are available for reservation by phone or website only. Call to reserve!

What's included

  • FREE Admission to the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center
  • FREE PHOTOGRAPHY - Available for free download after your adventure
  • Single-Seater Kayak with high back seats, cup holder, and room for storage (ages 12+)
  • REAL Local Biologist Guides with Degrees
  • Low Profile Paddling Life Vests, & Dry Bags
  • A real adventure with the most awesome science nerds in the land!
  • Cash for Gratuity - Gratuity is customary and much appreciated by our hard working biologist guides
  • For children under 12 or tandem kayak requests, please contact us directly
  • Water is not included. Please bring plenty of water to drink

Itinerary

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    Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

    30 min

    After exploring the mangrove tunnels with the only biologist guides in Naples & Marco, visit our partners at the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center and enjoy FREE ADMISSION with the purchase of your tour ticket to explore their exhibits, aquariums, art gallery, theater, and hiking trails! Be sure to ask about becoming a member of the Friends of Rookery Bay to further support the Reserve, gain access to special programs, events, volunteer opportunities, and discounts on tours, rentals, and at the nature store!

Meeting and pickup

The very end of Shell Island Road, just off of Collier Boulevard in-between South Naples and Marco island!

End point

The very end of Shell Island Road, just off of Collier Boulevard in-between South Naples and Marco island!

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Tandem kayaks & Children's tickets (under 12) are available for reservation by phone only. Call to reserve!
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  • The launch location is primitive and deep within Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and DOES NOT have a restroom.
  • Bring Proper Clothing & Footwear - Flip flops are okay, but not ideal
  • Children under 12 must ride in a tandem kayak with an adult
  • Children under 3 are not permitted
  • If cancelled due to weather or dangerous conditions, you will be offered to reschedule or be provided with a full refund
  • Maximum group size of 12 paddlers
  • Must be able to paddle a kayak for 2 - 3 hours
  • Weight in excess of 250lbs must call for special accommodations

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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