KAYAKING TOURS LED BY FLORIDA MASTER NATURIST GUIDES

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.

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!!!

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

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.

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!

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

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!

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

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!!

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

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!!!

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.

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!

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!

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

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

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.

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!

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.

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!

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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!!

SUP, ASAP! Ray, Nicole, Danny & Tye are great! Super knowledgeable about the water crafts they rent. I paddleboarded and hubby kayaked. We had a blast through the mangroves and as an experienced paddleboarder, I took it into the Gulf to surf paddle! Love that! Don't miss a chance to experience the beauty of Don Pedro Island. Wildlife aplenty!! See you again!! 😄🌊🏄‍♀️🛶🌴 #Florida #Paddleboarding #Kayaking #DonPedroIsland #Mangroves #Wildlife #Vacation #Fun

Such a great experience kayaking and renting from SUP Englewood. They are professional, helpful and even loaned us wheels to transport our kayak to the launch. The mangrove tunnels were fun and you can’t beat Don Pedro state park beach 😎

Amazing day...Tye did an amazing job as our guide... He had to juggle some challenges, but met them head on and helped everyone including some renters.....truly cared and watched out for all on the water.... Don Pedro is a hidden gem... Check it out

I went on a 2 hour kayaking tour with my mom and 2 friends, and we had a private tour with Jeff. He was a wonderful guide and very knowledgeable about the area. I highly recommend going on a tour, and I will definitely come back to rent their kayaks in the future. Tank you SUP Englewood!

Very fun and engaging kayak tour. The staff was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, and I appreciated that everyone had a deep respect for the wildlife we encountered.

Updated January 2025 Nicole puts a lot of effort in this business and its recovery! After the hurricanes, the waterways were cleaned by her and her community. It’s so important to support people like her and her husband because they have a great influence on the handling of the waterways and animals through their education. Updated August 2024 We finally rented a tandem kayak at the Don Pedro Island location and had an amazing experience, as always! We met some manatees and saw a lot of wildlife. Great high quality gear and safety features! September 2023 We did an Eco Tour at the Stump Pass location. The reservation and payment online was very easy. Our guide Mike (The Bird Nerd) was incredible. We learned so much in over 2 hours and saw so much what would never have been possible on our own. We have often been to Stump Pass but this was a new perspective on this beautiful eco system. We saw several birds and other animals and learned a lot about the flora and fauna. Tammy was also super nice and was able to give us a lot of interesting information. The money is more than worth it. They also took a ton of pictures and sent them to us afterwards. It was one of the most beautiful days of our stay. Next time we would also like to come to Don Pedro Island and book a tour with SUP Englewood there.

We've rented kayaks from SUP Englewood a couple of times and had a great experience every time. They are very helpful in explaining the features in the area and where to see wildlife. The kayaks are in great shape and appropriate for the area. So far we have seen and interacted with dolphins on every trip. Don Pedro is a great spot and I look forward to returning for another rental.

A wonderful tour. The kayaks and equipment are all well-maintained and in great condition, the guides are ready to accommodate every level of experience, and clearly have a wealth of knowledge about local plant and animal life. Our guide answered all our questions with enthusiasm, and checked in with our group throughout the tour to make sure we were all getting what we wanted out of the experience. While you are discouraged from bringing your own phones or cameras due to the risk of water damage, our guide made sure to capture moments throughout the tour and shared the images with anyone who wanted them at no cost afterward. So our special encounters with hunting dolphins and various birds perched along the route still got captured for us. Fun, memorable, and an exceptional way to get closer to the unique ecology of the region.

Danny was an excellent tour guide. He is extremely knowledgeable about the local flora and fauna and taught us so much. We also had people on our tour from children to 70s and everyone was comfortable with the pace and had a great time. Highly recommend for anyone interested in an awesome outdoor experience!

Great experience for all skill levels. We had four adults (3 single kayaks with 2 inexperience and 1 experienced and 1 paddle board inexperienced) on a guided tour with Danny. He was kind, helpful and knowledgeable. I appreciated the focus on safety and environmental protection. We had a great day!

We highly recommend SUP KAYAK tours! We all enjoyed it and it was our second time!!! We will definitely do it again and again!!!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had an amazing experience renting kayaks from SUP Englewood! Our paddle was wonderful, filled with plenty bird sightings and dolphin sightings with a delightful stop to enjoy the beach. The owners are exceptional people and incredibly friendly, making the whole experience even better. We 100% recommend SUP Englewood for your next adventure!

Great experience. The people were friendly and the kayaks were in good condition. Didn't have to wait even without a reservation.

Best kayak outfitter in the area I've used. They are set up for kayaking Don Pedro Island state park. They have a little "hut" office on-site at the park, so they are easy to find. They have good kayaks and provide a map of the bay area. They do walk up rentals from 8-noon which is great for self guided kayakers. They also have guided tours. Lots of wildlife in the area and even saw some dolphins. As always, check the weather before going. Helpful and fun locals. Would recommend and rent from again.

Went out with Jeff today for the 9:30 AM tour. It’s a holiday and my family had to be in school, but I had the day off… rather than hanging around the house all day I decided to go paddle boarding as it‘s something I’ve wanted to try since moving to Florida. I am a major introvert and I loved that I could book the tour fully online without having to make a phone call 😉 And Jeff and Nicole were so nice that they made me feel comfortable and welcome the whole morning. I was their only tour booking for the morning, so I ended up with a private tour which was awesome! Jeff gave a quick land demonstration of the basics, and then we got out on the water and he had me standing and paddling pretty much right away! It was a gorgeous day, we got to see dolphins AND manatees, and a ton of jumping fish! We took a break on a beautiful bit of beach. I only fell in the water once (and that’s because I was distracted by watching all the jumping fish, LOL) One of my favorite things that I’ve done since coming to Florida, can’t wait to go again!

Today, we, four middle-aged women, were very anxious for our first Kayak trip. After speaking with Nicole, she convinced us that we would be fine. Well, we were not only fine, but had a most enjoyable morning with Jeff Gillette as our guide. Jeff was patient, kind, and extremely knowledgeable throughout our 2 hour tour. We all had a wonderful experience, and give Jeff all the credit.

great experience!

We had an incredible experience doing SUP! The staff was amazing. They gave us great directions and took such good care of us. We saw dolphins, manatee and terrapins! It was an amazing experience!!!

We didn’t actually get to do the SUP tour due to weather, but Dan with the company called us early enough that we hadn’t left yet to let us know that the weather was not cooperating. He was apologetic and offered other options (unfortunately we were leaving the next day and unable to reschedule) so he offered a refund that he said could take up to a week to process but it processed the same day. While bummed we didn’t get to paddle board, we appreciated the effort o get us in another day. We will definitely try again next time we are in the area!

My husband and I were part of a group tour organized by the South Venice Yacht Club. Nichole and the other tour guides at SUP Englewood had nice equipment, good and brief orientation and got us on the water quickly. The tour was excellent and they knew some really good local spots where we could see manatees and dolphins. They were very knowledgeable about the water and local wildlife. Highly recommend!