KAYAKING TOURS LED BY FLORIDA MASTER NATURIST GUIDES

Kayak tours available daily at 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM. Paddle through canopy mangroves, view dolphins and manatees with the best local guides. Don Pedro Island State Park is located nearby Manasota Key, Englewood and Boca Grande. Only a short drive from Venice, North Port, Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda. Book your adventure today!

WHAT WILL I EXPERIENCE ON A GUIDED KAYAK TOUR?

Kayak eco tours offer a unique, up-close opportunity to paddle with dolphins and manatees. Therefore, our guides provide education on best practices for ethical paddling with all wildlife. Moreover, while floating over the seagrass, kayakers have a great view live shells. These species include whelks, conch, sea stars and crabs. Overheard, coastal birds are usually present. Additionally these species may include, Herons, Ospreys, Egrets, and Bald Eagles.

PROMOTE CONSERVATION AND BOOK WITH SUP ENGLEWOOD

Every paddle in the water with us is a step towards conservation. SUP Englewood actively participates in and promote educational programs that enhance awareness about the importance of preserving marine life. By choosing our tours, you’re supporting a business that prioritizes the environment and encourages sustainable wildlife tourism. In addition, a percentage of all sales support the Don Pedro Island State Park.
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Nick C
May 12, 2025

Amazing paddle adventure! Quick and seamless to organize. Booked by calling phone number. Lady was very helpful and explained details clearly. Emailed paperwork and let us pay online before we arrived. My GF and I had only a couple of hours to explore because we needed to head back home to Jax FL. Got two single kayaks for $100 out the door. Even gave me a fishing kayak to help store my rod and tackle instead of regular. Easy drive and plenty of parking when we arrived. Two coed bathrooms to change in and a hose to rinse off when done. Staff was helpful and came up with a map and route that accommodated our short time which included dolphins, sight seeing, fishing and a mangrove canopy route (Amazing!). All was accomplished and we were satisfied. We will be back for sure!

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Mary McGrath
May 10, 2025

We had the best kayaking experience here! We saw dolphins and manatees, and Hunter was a fantastic guide!

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Marian Curry
May 9, 2025

It was totally awesome. The staff of the Kayak rental were great. Very helpful and absolutely amazing on instructing on the do's and dont's prior to our Kayak trip. Will definitely recommend. Hope to be able to have the opportunity to do it again.

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Dave Brzenia
May 8, 2025

Had an amazing kayak tour with SUP Englewood! Our guide, Danny, was knowledgeable and fun, and we saw tons of wildlife, stingrays, fish, an osprey nest, and even a secret mangrove tunnel. A truly unforgettable and unique experience. Highly recommend!!

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Shelby Burns
May 6, 2025

This is our 2nd guided kayaking trip with SUP. Jeff was our guide both times. Both tours were excellent. For the first tour in February he took us to see an Osprey nest, through a tunnel of mangroves and into a hidden lagoon. On the second tour in May he took us to see the same Osprey nest to see their babies, dolphins, and then over to gasparilla island to walk on the beach. Beautiful beach! Jeff is an amazing guide, stays engaged with his group, and keeps the tour fun! Very knowledgeable as well. Thank you, Jeff. We will be back!

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Doug Houston
May 5, 2025

Jeff was our tour guide and he was wonderful! Everyone there was friendly and hospitable. Highly recommend

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Erin Jasperson
May 4, 2025

Our group of 6 loved our tour! Lots of wildlife - dolphins, manatees, ospreys, and more. Our guide, Tye, was awesome - very knowledgeable and helpful, and made extra effort to show us all the best spots. The company was great to work with, too, and helped us switch our time slot when a bad storm came through during our original booking. Can’t recommend this enough!

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Everything about this trip was perfect. The staff were all super friendly and our guide, Tye, gave us a great tour and was very fun and knowledgeable. We saw manatees, dolphins, stingrays, and much more. Would highly recommend!!

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Karen Harvey
May 4, 2025

The kayaking experience was so fabulous. From the check in to the safety guide, to the kayak itself was super. The dolphins were playing all over the bay right in front of us. Super experience! Would definitely use them again.

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Marie Remer
May 2, 2025

Danny was our tour guide on a kayak trip through the mangroves. He was very informative about the eco system, fish, wildlife & birds. A truly great guide. We will surely book another tour.

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Brett Taylor
April 29, 2025

We took a tandem kayak out on a guided tour, and our guide Jeff was fantastic! He was highly knowledgeable about the area and vegetation, personable and down to earth. This is a great activity if you're looking for something to do to get out and explore!!

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Sara Pipino
April 28, 2025

This tour was very beginner friendly, informative and fun. Our tour guide Hunter was extremely knowledgeable and engaged with us the entire time. We remained in shallow water approximately waist deep 95% of the time, explored a private gulf beach and saw countless native species like dolphins, ospreys. and rays. Would highly recommend this tour for absolutely everyone wanting to get out and explore Florida wildlife.

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Bryn C
April 28, 2025

Danny was awesome! He was super patient with our 5 and 9 year old as we navigating tandem kayaks with the kids. He even accommodated a request for the limbo song as we navigated a super cool mangrove tunnel! Awesome experience - highly recommend

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April 27, 2025

We had a fabulous time kayaking yesterday. The equipment was clean and well maintained, the staff couldn't have been more helpful and pleasant, the laminated maps were great for peace of mind (I always worry about getting lost) and the day was just perfect. We saw a fisherman bring in a small hammerhead shark from the dock, dolphins along the wall, what seemed like hundreds of fish jumping out of the water and the short walk to the Gulf beach was beautiful! We missed the mangrove tunnel but that will be for next time. Thank you SUP!

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Jaime Lee Johnson
April 26, 2025

Always a favspot on the gulf coast. As soon as I land in fort Myers I head right up to cape haze and just spend the day with the dolphins. Saw some manatees on this last trip too. Nicole who owns SUP Englewood runs a great company with fabulous customer service. Get yourself a tour or if your like me, just rent one for yourself and go hang with the dolphins

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kero ll
April 24, 2025

Very nice people, super easy to read the map to guide yourself where you want to go, overall would go back again!

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Timon Puettmann
April 22, 2025

We had a great Tour with our guide Jeff. He explained a lot about the mangroves and trees. We were able to see Dolphins and Manatees. It was a perfect day and we had a lot of fun. The kayaks are in very good condition.

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Frank Damato
April 22, 2025

Visiting from Wisconsin, our friends who live in North Port recommended SUP Englewood. We had an amazing time with Nicole and Hunter as our guides. Water was a little rough and boat traffic was higher being a holiday weekend. But our guides made us feel safe and comfortable. Very knowledgeable of the area and friendly. It was my daughters first time on a stand up board and my wife's first time Kayaking and Nicole and Hunter paid close attention to them and gave them very helpful tips! Now my daughter wants a SUP lol!

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Max Manske
April 22, 2025

Kayak tour was great!

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Jon
April 22, 2025

Rented a few of their kayaks and had a bladt. The staff is knowledgeable and informed us about how to make the best of our trip. The "dolphin wall," which is about a 10 minutes paddle from the dock, is where we saw two dolphins. Only a little down further is where we saw the elusive manatee. I'd give them 10 stars if I could.

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A Jones
April 21, 2025

Best money spent on the entire vacation! $65 for a tandem kayak for 4 hours. Hunter was super helpful and they give you a map/go over everything you need to know about the area. We chose to go out on our own. Sadly a hurricane destroyed the bridge to the beaches for the park.. but because you can kayak there, we basically had an entire mile of beach to ourselves other than the occasional kayak showing up. Beach has lots of shells and sharks teeth. We even found a sailboat that had been abandoned on the beach and hung out there for a while. On the way back a dolphin swam around our kayak for a few minutes within 15 feet and then to top it off we saw a manatee.(For about 10 seconds). If you want something fun and adventurous to do, I'd highly suggest supenglewood.

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Ralph Bershefsky
April 21, 2025

Ray and Amanda were very helpful when we rented a pair of tandem Kayaks. After our safety briefing we saw all sorts of wildlife including a dolphin and her baby catching fish and swimming very close to our kayaks. Saw an osprey nest with fledglings. Also went to the secluded Don Pedro island and found many shark teeth. Fun 1/2 day trip!!!

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paul blood
April 19, 2025

Great tour Nicole and Hunter were fantastic. Got to see dolphins, manatees and lots of birds.

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Michael Felts
April 19, 2025

Great experience! Very easy process, all the staff is super chill and very helpful to boot. I had no idea how easy it would be to see dolphins! Very much enjoyed the experience and will be back.

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Lori Campion
April 18, 2025

Staff is awesome!! Was windy so offered us to try the paddleboards, which is what we reserved, but could change to kayaks if too difficult. We weren’t on a tour but they took my son and I out to be sure we were safe and knew what to do. Friendly and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend!! My only regret is I didn’t have any cash on me to tip them they deserved it! I will stop by and drop one off this week!

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jenny silverstein
April 17, 2025

Great location, helpful and friendly staff! Saw lots of wildlife. Great experience!

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Elizabeth Bissell
April 16, 2025

We had an excellent time on our tour with Danny. He is extremely knowledgeable about all the animals and the ecosystem in the bay. He showed us several shellfish and told us all about them. We saw dolphins and osprey and thoroughly enjoyed the paddle, especially through the mangrove “tunnel” to the lake. I highly recommend a tour. My husband wished we had done the tour first before he rented a kayak to go fishing. It would have helped him immensely!

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Benson Callahan
April 15, 2025

We had a fantastic tour this morning with Jeff! Will definitely come back for another tour when we are in the area again. Thanks!

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Olivia Barnard
April 14, 2025

such a great tour with an amazing guide, Tye gave us a fun and relaxing trip around the mangroves and told us so much about the area and the native americans. Would definitely come back and book again! highly highly recommend!!

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Maria Warburton
April 11, 2025

Rented online. Easy. Our kayaks were ready, quick training, help with waiver. Awesome friendly crew. Will rent again. Great map to find our way to the gorgeous beach. Excellent price for 4 hours

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Wendy Salyer
April 10, 2025

So friendly!! We had a group of 5 kayaking and had a great time. They offered an easy map to follow and made suggestions based on what our group wanted. We will definitely be returning!!!

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Joe Anglada Jr
April 5, 2025

My wife’s brother and his family were visiting from Illinois and she found SUP when looking for something fun to do. She booked a tour and Tye was our guide. I cannot say enough about how much Tye added to our experience. His knowledge of local history was very impressive. So much so that he had two teenage boys on the edge of their kayaks a few times during our paddle. If you’re in the Venice/Englewood area I highly recommend you set up a tour with SUP Englewood and ask for Tye. Btw, seeing Dolphin swimming underneath my Kayak was a nice treat.

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Drew Kerre
April 3, 2025

We had a great tour with Danny. The weather was phenomenal, and a dolphin came up close to check us out which was awesome. We'll probably do the same tour next year!

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Ksenia Malyshev
April 2, 2025

We had an amazing experience today taking a kayak tour! Our guide, Danny, was absolutely fantastic—he led us through beautiful mangrove paths and shared so many fascinating facts about the local wildlife. We learned about different species of fish, shells, and other sea creatures, and even got to see a dolphin up close! Our son was especially thrilled—he’s really into shelling, so seeing all the marine life and learning more about shells made his day. Danny’s knowledge and enthusiasm made the tour both educational and fun for all of us!

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Dana Weir
April 2, 2025

We did a kayak tour with Jeff as our guide, who was so much fun & knowledgeable. We saw several dolphins & highly recommend SUP!

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Heather Ergang
April 1, 2025

Such a fun and relaxing experience! Tye was a great guide! He was very knowledgeable of the area!

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Randy Simes
April 1, 2025

Perfect location to rent and launch kayaks and SUPs. Friendly staff in the office and at the launch. Quick waiver, rules and regs and you’re on your way. The weather was great and water clarity was perfect which topped it all off. Will visit again.

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Paul Abbott
April 1, 2025

We had a great time on our guided tour with Jeff. We went through the mangrove tunnel to the private pond, saw some dolphins feeding, and couple of stingrays.....GREAT TIME with SUP!

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Ann Couch
March 29, 2025

We did our second kayak tour today with Danny as our guide. He was our guide in December and we wanted to make sure we requested him for this tour with our 8 year old granddaughter. He did not disappoint. We saw dolphins, sheepshead fish, sea urchin and a baby stone crab. He also is the photographer for the tour and captured so many wonderful moments for our family. Highly recommend. Thank you, Danny.

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Madeline Webster
March 29, 2025

Visited my parents and they took us and our 8 year old out. Danny, the guide, was very knowledgeable and personable. Had a fantastic time kayaking and learning!

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Michael Saurer
March 28, 2025

Our guide was very knowledgeable and was awesome with my 9 year old. We had a blast out on the boats and got to see some cool nature. Dolphins, shells, a bald eagle catching a fish, ospreys and lots of birds

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Janelle Saxton
March 28, 2025

We had a great time touring with Tye! We loved seeing the dolphins up close. Thanks for the good time!

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Mary Ozechowski
March 27, 2025

It was a very enjoyable kayak tour. Our guide was Danny. He was great - very knowledgeable - and he kept us informed throughout the tour. We saw many dolphins. Danny took a lot of pictures and shared them with us. I highly recommend the kayak tour. It's a lot of fun and a nice workout, too.

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Our family had a great time. We saw dolphins, swam, and learned about the area from our excellent tour guide, Tye.

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Victor Priapi
March 20, 2025

Highly recommend!! Tour guides were the best!!!!

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David Myers
March 16, 2025

We had a great morning with Jeff on the SUP. We are first timers, and he gave excellent, patient instructions. We have been wanting to try this for years. We are fairly active, and just over 60. Take your time, and focus on your technique.

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Lori Vander Slik
March 15, 2025

Cannot say enough about the great staff and equipment from SUP Englewood at Don Pedro. We had a wonderful time. Would recommend this to any kayak enthusiasts.

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david murphy
March 3, 2025

Amazing trip today- great guide- lots of wildlife above and below the water- beautiful setting- professional service- highly recommend!

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Sandra Matt
February 28, 2025

Wonderful time! If you are looking for a very fun time we highly endorse SUP Englewood and their detail to customer service. Our reservation was changed the day of our tour because the weather shifted, so we gladly rebooked for the following day, great move. Nicole wanted us to have a great experience, we did, Jeff our guide was well worth it. Tip-Do the guided tour, its worth every penny, as they know the lay of the land and water!!

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Nicole Entz
February 23, 2025
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Nick C
May 12, 2025

Amazing paddle adventure! Quick and seamless to organize. Booked by calling phone number. Lady was very helpful and explained details clearly. Emailed paperwork and let us pay online before we arrived. My GF and I had only a couple of hours to explore because we needed to head back home to Jax FL. Got two single kayaks for $100 out the door. Even gave me a fishing kayak to help store my rod and tackle instead of regular. Easy drive and plenty of parking when we arrived. Two coed bathrooms to change in and a hose to rinse off when done. Staff was helpful and came up with a map and route that accommodated our short time which included dolphins, sight seeing, fishing and a mangrove canopy route (Amazing!). All was accomplished and we were satisfied. We will be back for sure!

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Mary McGrath
May 10, 2025

We had the best kayaking experience here! We saw dolphins and manatees, and Hunter was a fantastic guide!

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Marian Curry
May 9, 2025

It was totally awesome. The staff of the Kayak rental were great. Very helpful and absolutely amazing on instructing on the do's and dont's prior to our Kayak trip. Will definitely recommend. Hope to be able to have the opportunity to do it again.

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Dave Brzenia
May 8, 2025

Had an amazing kayak tour with SUP Englewood! Our guide, Danny, was knowledgeable and fun, and we saw tons of wildlife, stingrays, fish, an osprey nest, and even a secret mangrove tunnel. A truly unforgettable and unique experience. Highly recommend!!

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Shelby Burns
May 6, 2025

This is our 2nd guided kayaking trip with SUP. Jeff was our guide both times. Both tours were excellent. For the first tour in February he took us to see an Osprey nest, through a tunnel of mangroves and into a hidden lagoon. On the second tour in May he took us to see the same Osprey nest to see their babies, dolphins, and then over to gasparilla island to walk on the beach. Beautiful beach! Jeff is an amazing guide, stays engaged with his group, and keeps the tour fun! Very knowledgeable as well. Thank you, Jeff. We will be back!

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Doug Houston
May 5, 2025

Jeff was our tour guide and he was wonderful! Everyone there was friendly and hospitable. Highly recommend

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Erin Jasperson
May 4, 2025

Our group of 6 loved our tour! Lots of wildlife - dolphins, manatees, ospreys, and more. Our guide, Tye, was awesome - very knowledgeable and helpful, and made extra effort to show us all the best spots. The company was great to work with, too, and helped us switch our time slot when a bad storm came through during our original booking. Can’t recommend this enough!

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Everything about this trip was perfect. The staff were all super friendly and our guide, Tye, gave us a great tour and was very fun and knowledgeable. We saw manatees, dolphins, stingrays, and much more. Would highly recommend!!

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Karen Harvey
May 4, 2025

The kayaking experience was so fabulous. From the check in to the safety guide, to the kayak itself was super. The dolphins were playing all over the bay right in front of us. Super experience! Would definitely use them again.

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Marie Remer
May 2, 2025

Danny was our tour guide on a kayak trip through the mangroves. He was very informative about the eco system, fish, wildlife & birds. A truly great guide. We will surely book another tour.

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Brett Taylor
April 29, 2025

We took a tandem kayak out on a guided tour, and our guide Jeff was fantastic! He was highly knowledgeable about the area and vegetation, personable and down to earth. This is a great activity if you're looking for something to do to get out and explore!!

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Sara Pipino
April 28, 2025

This tour was very beginner friendly, informative and fun. Our tour guide Hunter was extremely knowledgeable and engaged with us the entire time. We remained in shallow water approximately waist deep 95% of the time, explored a private gulf beach and saw countless native species like dolphins, ospreys. and rays. Would highly recommend this tour for absolutely everyone wanting to get out and explore Florida wildlife.

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Bryn C
April 28, 2025

Danny was awesome! He was super patient with our 5 and 9 year old as we navigating tandem kayaks with the kids. He even accommodated a request for the limbo song as we navigated a super cool mangrove tunnel! Awesome experience - highly recommend

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Customer Service
April 27, 2025

We had a fabulous time kayaking yesterday. The equipment was clean and well maintained, the staff couldn't have been more helpful and pleasant, the laminated maps were great for peace of mind (I always worry about getting lost) and the day was just perfect. We saw a fisherman bring in a small hammerhead shark from the dock, dolphins along the wall, what seemed like hundreds of fish jumping out of the water and the short walk to the Gulf beach was beautiful! We missed the mangrove tunnel but that will be for next time. Thank you SUP!

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Jaime Lee Johnson
April 26, 2025

Always a favspot on the gulf coast. As soon as I land in fort Myers I head right up to cape haze and just spend the day with the dolphins. Saw some manatees on this last trip too. Nicole who owns SUP Englewood runs a great company with fabulous customer service. Get yourself a tour or if your like me, just rent one for yourself and go hang with the dolphins

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kero ll
April 24, 2025

Very nice people, super easy to read the map to guide yourself where you want to go, overall would go back again!

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Timon Puettmann
April 22, 2025

We had a great Tour with our guide Jeff. He explained a lot about the mangroves and trees. We were able to see Dolphins and Manatees. It was a perfect day and we had a lot of fun. The kayaks are in very good condition.

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Frank Damato
April 22, 2025

Visiting from Wisconsin, our friends who live in North Port recommended SUP Englewood. We had an amazing time with Nicole and Hunter as our guides. Water was a little rough and boat traffic was higher being a holiday weekend. But our guides made us feel safe and comfortable. Very knowledgeable of the area and friendly. It was my daughters first time on a stand up board and my wife's first time Kayaking and Nicole and Hunter paid close attention to them and gave them very helpful tips! Now my daughter wants a SUP lol!

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Max Manske
April 22, 2025

Kayak tour was great!

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Jon
April 22, 2025

Rented a few of their kayaks and had a bladt. The staff is knowledgeable and informed us about how to make the best of our trip. The "dolphin wall," which is about a 10 minutes paddle from the dock, is where we saw two dolphins. Only a little down further is where we saw the elusive manatee. I'd give them 10 stars if I could.

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A Jones
April 21, 2025

Best money spent on the entire vacation! $65 for a tandem kayak for 4 hours. Hunter was super helpful and they give you a map/go over everything you need to know about the area. We chose to go out on our own. Sadly a hurricane destroyed the bridge to the beaches for the park.. but because you can kayak there, we basically had an entire mile of beach to ourselves other than the occasional kayak showing up. Beach has lots of shells and sharks teeth. We even found a sailboat that had been abandoned on the beach and hung out there for a while. On the way back a dolphin swam around our kayak for a few minutes within 15 feet and then to top it off we saw a manatee.(For about 10 seconds). If you want something fun and adventurous to do, I'd highly suggest supenglewood.

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Ralph Bershefsky
April 21, 2025

Ray and Amanda were very helpful when we rented a pair of tandem Kayaks. After our safety briefing we saw all sorts of wildlife including a dolphin and her baby catching fish and swimming very close to our kayaks. Saw an osprey nest with fledglings. Also went to the secluded Don Pedro island and found many shark teeth. Fun 1/2 day trip!!!

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paul blood
April 19, 2025

Great tour Nicole and Hunter were fantastic. Got to see dolphins, manatees and lots of birds.

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Michael Felts
April 19, 2025

Great experience! Very easy process, all the staff is super chill and very helpful to boot. I had no idea how easy it would be to see dolphins! Very much enjoyed the experience and will be back.

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Lori Campion
April 18, 2025

Staff is awesome!! Was windy so offered us to try the paddleboards, which is what we reserved, but could change to kayaks if too difficult. We weren’t on a tour but they took my son and I out to be sure we were safe and knew what to do. Friendly and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend!! My only regret is I didn’t have any cash on me to tip them they deserved it! I will stop by and drop one off this week!

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jenny silverstein
April 17, 2025

Great location, helpful and friendly staff! Saw lots of wildlife. Great experience!

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Elizabeth Bissell
April 16, 2025

We had an excellent time on our tour with Danny. He is extremely knowledgeable about all the animals and the ecosystem in the bay. He showed us several shellfish and told us all about them. We saw dolphins and osprey and thoroughly enjoyed the paddle, especially through the mangrove “tunnel” to the lake. I highly recommend a tour. My husband wished we had done the tour first before he rented a kayak to go fishing. It would have helped him immensely!

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Benson Callahan
April 15, 2025

We had a fantastic tour this morning with Jeff! Will definitely come back for another tour when we are in the area again. Thanks!

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Olivia Barnard
April 14, 2025

such a great tour with an amazing guide, Tye gave us a fun and relaxing trip around the mangroves and told us so much about the area and the native americans. Would definitely come back and book again! highly highly recommend!!

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Maria Warburton
April 11, 2025

Rented online. Easy. Our kayaks were ready, quick training, help with waiver. Awesome friendly crew. Will rent again. Great map to find our way to the gorgeous beach. Excellent price for 4 hours

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Wendy Salyer
April 10, 2025

So friendly!! We had a group of 5 kayaking and had a great time. They offered an easy map to follow and made suggestions based on what our group wanted. We will definitely be returning!!!

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Joe Anglada Jr
April 5, 2025

My wife’s brother and his family were visiting from Illinois and she found SUP when looking for something fun to do. She booked a tour and Tye was our guide. I cannot say enough about how much Tye added to our experience. His knowledge of local history was very impressive. So much so that he had two teenage boys on the edge of their kayaks a few times during our paddle. If you’re in the Venice/Englewood area I highly recommend you set up a tour with SUP Englewood and ask for Tye. Btw, seeing Dolphin swimming underneath my Kayak was a nice treat.

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Drew Kerre
April 3, 2025

We had a great tour with Danny. The weather was phenomenal, and a dolphin came up close to check us out which was awesome. We'll probably do the same tour next year!

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Ksenia Malyshev
April 2, 2025

We had an amazing experience today taking a kayak tour! Our guide, Danny, was absolutely fantastic—he led us through beautiful mangrove paths and shared so many fascinating facts about the local wildlife. We learned about different species of fish, shells, and other sea creatures, and even got to see a dolphin up close! Our son was especially thrilled—he’s really into shelling, so seeing all the marine life and learning more about shells made his day. Danny’s knowledge and enthusiasm made the tour both educational and fun for all of us!

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Dana Weir
April 2, 2025

We did a kayak tour with Jeff as our guide, who was so much fun & knowledgeable. We saw several dolphins & highly recommend SUP!

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Heather Ergang
April 1, 2025

Such a fun and relaxing experience! Tye was a great guide! He was very knowledgeable of the area!

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Randy Simes
April 1, 2025

Perfect location to rent and launch kayaks and SUPs. Friendly staff in the office and at the launch. Quick waiver, rules and regs and you’re on your way. The weather was great and water clarity was perfect which topped it all off. Will visit again.

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Paul Abbott
April 1, 2025

We had a great time on our guided tour with Jeff. We went through the mangrove tunnel to the private pond, saw some dolphins feeding, and couple of stingrays.....GREAT TIME with SUP!

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Ann Couch
March 29, 2025

We did our second kayak tour today with Danny as our guide. He was our guide in December and we wanted to make sure we requested him for this tour with our 8 year old granddaughter. He did not disappoint. We saw dolphins, sheepshead fish, sea urchin and a baby stone crab. He also is the photographer for the tour and captured so many wonderful moments for our family. Highly recommend. Thank you, Danny.

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Madeline Webster
March 29, 2025

Visited my parents and they took us and our 8 year old out. Danny, the guide, was very knowledgeable and personable. Had a fantastic time kayaking and learning!

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Michael Saurer
March 28, 2025

Our guide was very knowledgeable and was awesome with my 9 year old. We had a blast out on the boats and got to see some cool nature. Dolphins, shells, a bald eagle catching a fish, ospreys and lots of birds

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Janelle Saxton
March 28, 2025

We had a great time touring with Tye! We loved seeing the dolphins up close. Thanks for the good time!

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Mary Ozechowski
March 27, 2025

It was a very enjoyable kayak tour. Our guide was Danny. He was great - very knowledgeable - and he kept us informed throughout the tour. We saw many dolphins. Danny took a lot of pictures and shared them with us. I highly recommend the kayak tour. It's a lot of fun and a nice workout, too.

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Our family had a great time. We saw dolphins, swam, and learned about the area from our excellent tour guide, Tye.

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Victor Priapi
March 20, 2025

Highly recommend!! Tour guides were the best!!!!

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David Myers
March 16, 2025

We had a great morning with Jeff on the SUP. We are first timers, and he gave excellent, patient instructions. We have been wanting to try this for years. We are fairly active, and just over 60. Take your time, and focus on your technique.

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Lori Vander Slik
March 15, 2025

Cannot say enough about the great staff and equipment from SUP Englewood at Don Pedro. We had a wonderful time. Would recommend this to any kayak enthusiasts.

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david murphy
March 3, 2025

Amazing trip today- great guide- lots of wildlife above and below the water- beautiful setting- professional service- highly recommend!

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Sandra Matt
February 28, 2025

Wonderful time! If you are looking for a very fun time we highly endorse SUP Englewood and their detail to customer service. Our reservation was changed the day of our tour because the weather shifted, so we gladly rebooked for the following day, great move. Nicole wanted us to have a great experience, we did, Jeff our guide was well worth it. Tip-Do the guided tour, its worth every penny, as they know the lay of the land and water!!

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Nicole Entz
February 23, 2025

WHAT WILL YOU SEE ON A GUIDED KAYAK ECO TOUR?

You can expect to see more marine life on a guided kayak tour than paddling solo. Kayak tour guides are efficient at spotting creatures under the water. So what can you expect to see when kayaking? Every trip is different therefore we cannot guarantee sightings.

COMMONLY SPOTTED MARINE CREATURES AND WILDLIFE:

The kayaking tour route is dependent on tides, and wind conditions. Therefore, each trip varies slightly. Some tours may visit the on-site mangrove tunnel or the beach side of Don Pedro Island. If you have a preference, please call us as we can discuss dates, times and tides to offer you the optimal experience for your group. Every kayak tour is a new adventure! What will you discover on yours?
  • Star Fish
  • Urchins
  • Sea Hares
  • Live Shells (various conchs)
  • Sand dollars
  • Sheepshead
  • Mullet
  • Snook
  • Brown Pelicans
  • Terns
  • Gulls
  • Herons
  • Osprey
  • Dolphins

Expect to learn about the coastal ecosystem and topics such as:

Seagrass

Mangroves

Coastal vegetation

Marine life

Live Shells

Echinoderms

Fish

Coastal Mammals

Native and Migratory Birds

Sea turtles

Don Pedro Island State Park Kayak Tour

Kayak Tours Available Daily

Kayak tours explore the barrier island of Don Pedro Island State Park. This trip launches from the state park land base and continues into Lemon Bay Aquatic Preserve. The area is surrounded by mangroves, wildlife, and marine mammals.

Kayak with Manatees & Dolphins

Sightings are frequent and common

The gentle presence of manatees and the playful spirit of dolphins can turn an ordinary day into an unforgettable adventure. Snap some photos as you paddle alongside these magnificent creatures. Our Certified Guardian Guides ensure that all interactions are conducted with the utmost respect for marine life.

Kayak through Mangroves

Explore the mangrove pathway to Hidden Lake! View a coastal lagoon and all the wildlife that comprise mangrove ecosystems.

Mangrove ecosystems are not just visually stunning, they are vital for environmental health. As you paddle under the protective canopy of the mangroves, view the intricate root systems. These roots provide shelter and are a breeding grounds for an array of wildlife. As you kayak, keep an eye out for snowy egrets, little blue herons, green herons, and the vibrant roseate spoonbills.

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Reservations required for all kayak tour experiences. Secure your spot today!

What will you discover while paddling Don Pedro Island?

Paddling to Don Pedro Island is suggested at any paddling skill level. Launching from the Land Base section of the park, the island kayak landing is roughly 1.25 miles away. Along the way, there is an abundance of sealife and mangrove jungle to explore. Our most common sightings consist of dolphins, manatees, live shells, and sea stars. Expanses of seagrass beds carpet the bottom between Don Pedro Island and the Land Base. This is home to the smallest of shrimp and crabs up to the largest of gamefish and stingrays. You will also find plenty of coastal birds fishing in these same areas. The silence of a kayak or paddle board allows for the opportunity of up-close encounters with wildlife. Witness nature like you have never experienced before.
Services are available by reservation at the Don Pedro Island State Park and include SUP Tours, Kayak Tours, Water Sport Rentals, Kayak Rentals, and Paddle Board Rentals.
Don Pedro Island is nearby Gasparilla Island, Placida, and is located in the greater Englewood area. It is less than an hour from Punta Gorda, Sarasota, Cape Coral and Fort Myers. Which is convenient for locals and vacationers in the area.

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Kayak Tour FAQ's

How much are kayak tours?
Group kayak tours are $65 per person. Private kayak tours & off-site kayak tours are $85 per person.

SUP Englewood requires children 13 and under be with an adult in a tandem kayak for group tours. Private tours offer more safety for younger paddlers to venture out on their own equipment. We find that lighter paddlers have increased difficulty in wind and tidal conditions. Please contact us at (941) 265-2925 to book a private tour for your family to enjoy the waterways safely.

No, you do not have to take a tour.

Where can I rent kayaks?

We also offer kayak rentals in Englewood, Boca Grande and Manasota Key.

What are the rates for kayak rentals?

Kayak rentals are available by Half Day (4 hour) and Full Day (8 hour) increments. We also offer daily and multiple day rentals. Please visit our kayak rental page to learn more.

We recommend guided kayak tours for the following situations:

  • You want to learn more about the environment
  • To discover more marine life and sea creatures when paddling
  • If you have people in your party that have medical conditions, inability to swim, or lack kayaking/paddling skills and abilities. Our tour guides are trained to handle difficult situations on the water and your safety is paramount to us.
  • We also recommend guided trips if you have young children or a large party going out on the water. It can be hard to maintain a large groups safety when there’s varying skill levels. Again, this is another to have a trained guide help ensure your safety.

We recommend leaving valuables in the car. We have seen many phones drop into the water. It’s a sad experience for our guests! A waterproof case does not stop items from sinking to the bottom of the water which sometimes be very deep.

Yes! Your kayak tour guide will take photos during the paddling trip. If you’re comfortable with Facebook then the pictures will be uploaded into an album there. If you do not want photos on social media please let us know and we’ll accommodate another option.

All kayak equipment, paddles, and vests are included. 

Trips are between 2 to 2.5 hours long.

Bring the following with you:

  • Water (plan to be hydrated prior to paddling)
  • A light snack to take with you (nuts, chips, fruit)
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Clothing appropriate for sun sensitive skin
  • Any medication you may need during a trip

No, you do not. Please let your tour guide know so they are prepared in the event you fall into the water. We also ask that you wear your life vest throughout the paddling trip.

That’s no problem. If they have experience they can join a group tour. However, if it’s their first time paddling, or first time in a tidal waterway, please book a private tour. Others on the group trip are there for environmental education and not interested in paddle boarding instruction.

INTERESTED IN A GROUP RATE?

If your group wants a group tour rate, please book kayaks on the Paddle Board Tour which focus on instruction plus environmental education.

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