UP CLOSE & AT PADDLE PACE
Guided mangrove kayak tours
A two-hour paddle for ages four and up. Explore quiet waterways with a guide, look among the roots and enjoy complimentary tour photos.
2 hours · Ages 4+ · Guided paddle
THREE WAYS INTO THE ISLANDS
Marco Island Mangrove Tours
By paddle, boat or guided jet ski, discover the waterways and wildlife of the Ten Thousand Islands and Rookery Bay.
FIND YOUR WAY TO EXPLORE
One remarkable coast. Your kind of adventure.
Mangroves shape the landscape around Marco Island: winding channels, sheltered bays and roots at the water’s edge. Choose the pace that suits your group and let a local guide introduce you to this coastal world.
Choose a kayak if you want to paddle at water level and see the roots up close. Choose a boat if your group would rather sit together and let the captain handle the ride. A guided jet ski tour suits riders who want to cover more water and are comfortable following a guide on a WaveRunner.
If your group includes young children or first-time paddlers, check the kayak page before you book. It explains the difference between single and tandem kayaks and who can paddle solo. For jet skis, review the driver and passenger rules before you decide who will ride together.
ROOM TO RELAX & LOOK AROUND
Mangrove coast by boat
Take in the island landscape from a guided boat tour. Compare sightseeing, dolphin, eco and private options to find the right time on the water.
Duration varies · All ages · Captain-led
A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE
Guided jet ski tours
Follow your guide through island waterways on a Yamaha WaveRunner. Review rider requirements and the meeting details before booking.
2 hours · Ages 4+ to ride · Guided ride
NOTICE THE CONNECTIONS
More than a beautiful view.
Roots that shelter life
Mangrove edges provide habitat for small fish and other creatures. Your guide helps you notice the details that are easy to pass by.
Birds along the shoreline
Watch for wading birds in the shallows and birds resting along the coast. Wildlife encounters vary naturally on every outing.
A landscape in motion
Tides and weather shape each trip. Routes are chosen by your guide for the conditions and the type of tour.
Planning your Marco Island mangrove tour
Which tour goes through mangrove tunnels?
Choose a guided mangrove kayak tour for a paddle through narrow waterways and mangrove tunnels around Isles of Capri. A boat or jet ski tour explores the wider waterways of the Ten Thousand Islands. Routes depend on conditions.
Where do the tours meet?
Kayak tours meet at Isles of Capri Paddlecraft Park. Boat tours depart from Goodland Boating Park. Guided jet ski tours depart from Rose Marina. Follow the meeting instructions for the service you book.
Can I explore without a guide?
Kayak and paddleboard rentals are available for self-guided outings. FAR’s jet ski experiences are guided tours. Compare the launch, equipment and rider requirements on each service page before booking.
PLAN YOUR DAY
A little preparation. A better adventure.
Bring sun protection, drinking water and your curiosity. Your chosen tour page has its own duration, meeting location, equipment and participation requirements.
Kayak tours meet at Isles of Capri Paddle Park, boat tours at Goodland Boating Park and jet ski tours at Rose Marina. Follow your booking confirmation for check-in instructions.
Use the meeting point for the tour you book when you plan your drive. The three tours leave from different sites, so save the address in your confirmation. If someone in your group has questions about boarding or getting in and out of a kayak, contact us before booking so we can talk through the options.
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