Guided Eco Kayak Tour in Boca Grande
Quick Details
- 4 Hour Rentals of Paddle Boards, Single Kayaks and Double Kayaks
- Use up to 4 hours of rental time on single kayaks, double kayaks and paddle boards.
2 Hours
Paddle Gasparilla Sound
Explore the wonders of Gasparilla Sound as you launch from 19th Street East in Boca Grande. Area highlights include paddling through the Boca Bayou, Hoagen Key and Loomis Key.
View dolphins, manatees, coastal birds, fish, and small marine life on a self-guided adventure.
Paddle maps are included with every rental. If you prefer a guided experience we offer two hour guided kayak and paddle board tours by reservation.
Reservations
What's Included:
- Paddling Equipment
- Life Vest – Properly Fitted
- Paddles
- Map of the area
- Paddling Orientation
- Safety Overview
FAQ
1. How long is the rental period for kayaks and paddle boards?
Where do the rentals launch from?
What wildlife can I expect to see?
Is any equipment or guidance provided?
Kayak rentals Boca Grande
Single Kayak
14 and over
$65
Double kayaks
Two people • All ages
$130
Paddle boards
14 and over
$65
RequestGuided Eco Kayak Tour in Boca Grande
Danny was a terrific guide! He was knowledgeable and was amazing at spotting marine life. We definitely would not have known what to look for - learned so much and had a great experience. Everyone we came in contact with, either by phone or in person, was friendly and helpful. He even took loads of great pictures of what we saw and of us then shared them with us at the end of our tour. It's a public park and dock so you can put in if you car-top your own. It's a roughly 800ft walk from the parking lot so be prepared to carry your SUP or kayak. However, they kindly offer the use of their carts if they are open for business and are not too busy. My friend and I went on a Friday and were lucky to have calm water and barely any motor boats. I returned on Saturday on my own with my own SUP - not as fun with so many motor boats who did not respect the no wake zone.
We had a great time on our tour! Jeff was an awesome guide. This was a great activity for everyone in our family!
Great place to kayak! The staff is super friendly and helpful! Also, they have nice hats and shirts for purchase!
Fantastic experience! People were friendly, knowledgeable and communicated all information clearly. Lots to see, and we were lucky enough to have several manatees approach us and hang out for almost 30 minutes. A dream come true! The beach on the far end of the paddle is spectacular. Would definitely do this again and recommend to all my family and friends!
Super 2,5 Stunden- Tour mit den Kayaks. Unser Guide hat uns Delphine und Manatees gezeigt, ein Manatee ist direkt unter mein Kajak geschwommen. Coole Truppe, unkompliziert. Wenn online nix mehr geht, einfach anrufen. Absolut empfehlenswert. Guide hat zudem Fotps gemacht und dann kostenlos allen zur Verfügung gestellt. Awesome, dudes!
This was by far the coolest Florida experience I’ve ever had in 30 years of Florida visits. We ventured out with our kids and the map and it was quite the adventure. Being up close to dolphins was unbelievable. The serenity of the water is indescribable. And the paddle only beach was a tropical dream of clear water and sandbars. Pack a lunch and adventure out you won’t be disappointed.
Always friendly. Professional attitude. Give all information you need to have good time. Cant wait to come back next time.
This was a great experience. Ty was a great guide. We were able to see dolphins and manatees. We learned many new things and had so much fun.
We had a great experience! The staff was friendly and knowledgeable of where to find the sea life and how to make sure to respect their space.
Absolutely amazing experience. The staff was super friendly and helpful, the equipment was great, and having a map was fantastic. The path that they lead you on is perfect because there aren't a lot of boats. We saw everything but Manatees so that's pretty awesome. Definitely a must do and worth the price!
Had the most amazing time kayaking and seeing the local manatees! Jeff was an awesome tour guide and kept us entertained for the entire 2 hours. Time flew by and hope to come back again next year!
Had a great time on the 2hr kayaking tour! Jeff was an awesome guide, super knowledgeable and fun! Saw a ton of wildlife, dolphins and fish jumping out of the water. Shoutout to the SUP team for making such a great memory for our family.
Nicole was so helpful with our reservation. Top notch customer service! Tye was great with our mini lesson and SUP launch. They had a map and amazing plan for our 4 hour rental. We saw dolphins and manatees. Highly recommend!
Learned a lot during the aquatic talks as we paddled. Will do it again.
This was our second time using this company— great customer service and employees are all super helpful and friendly.
Take the tour! Jeff was a great guide, informative about the area, paced with my experience and spotted dolphins and manatees. He even took pictures for me so I could enjoy paddling. The best! If you are thinking about it, stop thinking and book it. There are helpers at the dock to help you in and out of the kayak. They show you how to optimize your paddle. Then you get on the water and enjoy the sun, the mangroves and the wildlife. Great Day! I will book again and bring family along!
This is a don’t miss experience. Set in a state park there is wildlife, quiet waters, and a near empty beach. The SUP folks couldn’t have been more helpful. We walked away feeling rejuvenated. The dolphins were amazing
SUP Englewood Don Pedro State Park is awesome for kayak and paddleboard rentals and guides. We have been out with Jeff multiple times. He’s a lot of fun and very patient. We went kayaking with him, and then we came back to take paddle boarding lesson. He is very patient. We caught on real quick thanks to his knowledge and guidance. Don Pedro in Englewood is a great place to go out of because of there’s so much to see. We saw white pelicans, dolphins, herons, and all kind of other wildlife. We will be back! So much fun.
Had a great experience! Tour Guide Danny was fun and knowledgeable! Enjoyed the tour and will come back again!
Absolutely excellent staff! Friendly and professional. We did not have a guide, but they gave us instructions and great map, and that was all we needed. Equipment was clean and well maintained. Great area of Florida to see wildlife, dolphins, manatees and a sea turtle (very rare). Lots of birds too.
Tye was an awesome tour guide! Always helpful and made sure we were safe and having the best time! Very informative.
Le guide est extraordinaire ! Une très belle sortie de kanoe en famille. On apprend plein de chose sur la nature et on voit plein d’espèce de poisson et d’oiseau. Je recommande fortement.
Voir notre Instagram et notre blogue pour plus d’infos - Nous y sommes allés en famille avec 3 enfants entre 4 ans et 10 ans et ça a super bien été. Accueil chaleureux avec des enfants. Guide super passionné. On a eu la chance de voir un dauphin, croisé un lamentin et voir plein de petits animaux marins. Je recommande!
Always Unforgettable Adventures with SUP Englewood⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We have an amazing experience every time we visit SUP Englewood! From the moment we arrive, all the staff (shoutout to (Jeff!) are incredibly welcoming, helpful, and knowledgeable! Whether you are unloading your own kayak or renting a kayak/paddleboard from them, or having a kayak delivered off site, they are there to help! They make everyone feel welcome and comfortable on the water! The rental process is super smooth; providing high-quality kayaks and all the gear, including a map, which is a huge plus. Thanks for another memorable day! SUP Englewood makes paradise a little bit better! 🌴 We'll definitely be back for another adventure!
We had the most amazing time kayaking for my birthday! Danny was the best guide we could have asked for. This was our first time kayaking, and we enjoyed it so much that we already booked another trip. Danny took us through the beautiful Mangrove Cave at Don Pedro Island State Park During our adventure we were lucky enough to see a mama and baby manatee. Watching the baby manatee swim up to the kayaks, curiously nudging them with its nose, was absolutely incredible and unforgettable. Danny also took photos throughout our adventure, which was such a thoughtful touch. We can’t wait to go kayaking again and highly recommend this experience!
Had everything ready when I arrived. Helped with any issues. Really great rental folks to work with! They took our group picture for us.
SUP Englewood is such a great company to kayak with. If you’re renting a kayak, taking a tour, or going on your own with your own kayak, they’re there to help. From lending you a map and taking pictures to helping you get your kayak strapped onto your wheels and down to the water, they’re there for you. Always have fabulous time!
Danny was a great guide. He brought us to dolphins, starfish, manatees, osprey. I highly reccomend this for a family outing.
The guided kayak tour was fantastic! From paddling through a twisty mangrove-lined stream to the best experience with manatees that I’ve ever had, the trip was one highlight after another. Danny, our guide, was great at pointing out wildlife, knowledgeable about everything that we were seeing and the pictures that we received after the trip were an unexpected bonus!
Me and my husband had the best time following their map and directions where we rented from them. The staff was kind and very informative and really made sure we had a great time. I've rented kayaks elsewhere before in Florida and none of them were as detail oriented or anything. I highly recommend renting from here if you want a great activity that takes up most if the day.
Excellent tour with a very knowledgeable guide who is very familiar with the local ecosystem and took a genuine delight in our adventures throughout the mangroves. Recommended and well worth the time!
Great experience and I would definitely recommend it to my friends. Tye, our guide did a great job.
This was an amazing experience! Ask for Tye to guide you, he knew the place like the back of his hand. We got to see everything we wanted to and more!
Highly recommend the kayaking eco tour!!! We’re somewhat novice kayakers so we thought a tour would be a great idea to see the park first before we try to venture out on our own. Jeff was our guide today and he was just wonderful! Very friendly and knowledgeable about the local waterways and ecosystem. He got some great pictures of our group, and although we didn’t see any manatees, we did catch a great dolphin show at the end! Many thanks to SUP Englewood!!
Super fun tour. Highly recommended. We saw numerous dolphin, a couple of manatees, and loads of varied birdlife. You will paddle past mangroves, through sheltered bays, and finally to a quiet beach on the Gulf. Our party was my wife and I, and our son and fiancée, each couple in a tandem sit-on-top kayak. The gear - kayak, paddles, and life jackets - was all in good shape. Our tour guide, Jeff, was friendly and knowledgeable. You will get wet, from a brief wade in shallow water getting in and out of the kayak, and inevitably water dribbling off the paddles. I suggest bringing a full change of dry clothes for the drive back. There are fresh water hoses at the office for rinsing off salt water. If you're visiting, this will be a highlight of your Florida trip. If you're local, get out there and enjoy a couple of hours of pleasant paddling and wildlife viewing.
Our group of 5 had so much fun renting single kayaks and getting a guided tour from Danny! We saw a manatee, a dolphin, the Florida state conch shell, sea stars, an upside down jellyfish, bald eagles, ospreys… and more! What a fantastic tour, thanks for a great time!
SUP is an excellent place to rent kayaks with. From the ease of booking, the friendly, helpful staff, to the clean kayaks & life jackets, everything was great. Our guide, Jeff was amazing, knowledgeable & fun. Highly recommend using SUP Englewood. You won't be disappointed!
Staff was friendly. We saw jelly fish and a lot of dolphins. Well worth it.
We had a morning boat tour since our visitor couldn't kayak and it was fabulous. Within the first hour we saw manatee, osprey, an eagle and too many dolphin to count. Our captain was very knowledgeable and did a great job of finding the wildlife we wanted to see. Will definitely use SUP Englewood in the future
Always a joy to tour at SUP Englewood! Nicole is so knowledgeable in both SUP and Kayak skills, as well as the wild life and water as a whole. It’s a pleasure to have her as our tour guide, and I always feel safe. SUP Englewood customer is amazing, they are prompt in their response, and always take care of you. I recommend them often to friends in the area, as well as people on vacation!
My mom and I had so much fun with Danny! He was so knowledgeable with the wildlife and had an answer for all of our questions! Not only was he an amazing tour guide. He also got some really cool pictures of us, including one of us on the kayak looking at a dolphin!!!! Our arms hurt and we’re going to sleep so good tonight, but it was so worth it. Thanks for an amazing time.
Good bunch of guys. Quick to get you signed up and out on the water. Told us where to find wild dolphins and sure enough they were there. Thanks again
Had an incredible paddle with SUP Englewood. Tye was an outstanding guide - knowledgeable, relaxed, and dialed in on all the best spots. He took us through some amazing areas I never would’ve found on my own. Gear was solid, the pacing was perfect, and the whole experience felt effortless. Absolutely coming back again. Highly recommend.
This Kayak trip was Amazing! Right away our guide spotted Dolphins feeding. The highlight was this extremely friendly, curious Manatee. This handsome Manatee visited everyone that was in our group. It was absolutely Priceless! I want to thank our Guide who was always professional and most important! HELPFUL! Thank you so much for making this Kayak trip the most memorable experience! I look forward to visiting again soon! Sincerely Mark Jablonski
We had a great time. We saw dolphins and a manatee. Danny was a great guide and was very knowledgeable about the wildlife.
Danny was a terrific guide! He was knowledgeable and was amazing at spotting marine life. We definitely would not have known what to look for - learned so much and had a great experience. Everyone we came in contact with, either by phone or in person, was friendly and helpful. He even took loads of great pictures of what we saw and of us then shared them with us at the end of our tour. It's a public park and dock so you can put in if you car-top your own. It's a roughly 800ft walk from the parking lot so be prepared to carry your SUP or kayak. However, they kindly offer the use of their carts if they are open for business and are not too busy. My friend and I went on a Friday and were lucky to have calm water and barely any motor boats. I returned on Saturday on my own with my own SUP - not as fun with so many motor boats who did not respect the no wake zone.
We had a great time on our tour! Jeff was an awesome guide. This was a great activity for everyone in our family!
Great place to kayak! The staff is super friendly and helpful! Also, they have nice hats and shirts for purchase!
Fantastic experience! People were friendly, knowledgeable and communicated all information clearly. Lots to see, and we were lucky enough to have several manatees approach us and hang out for almost 30 minutes. A dream come true! The beach on the far end of the paddle is spectacular. Would definitely do this again and recommend to all my family and friends!
Super 2,5 Stunden- Tour mit den Kayaks. Unser Guide hat uns Delphine und Manatees gezeigt, ein Manatee ist direkt unter mein Kajak geschwommen. Coole Truppe, unkompliziert. Wenn online nix mehr geht, einfach anrufen. Absolut empfehlenswert. Guide hat zudem Fotps gemacht und dann kostenlos allen zur Verfügung gestellt. Awesome, dudes!
This was by far the coolest Florida experience I’ve ever had in 30 years of Florida visits. We ventured out with our kids and the map and it was quite the adventure. Being up close to dolphins was unbelievable. The serenity of the water is indescribable. And the paddle only beach was a tropical dream of clear water and sandbars. Pack a lunch and adventure out you won’t be disappointed.
Always friendly. Professional attitude. Give all information you need to have good time. Cant wait to come back next time.
This was a great experience. Ty was a great guide. We were able to see dolphins and manatees. We learned many new things and had so much fun.
We had a great experience! The staff was friendly and knowledgeable of where to find the sea life and how to make sure to respect their space.
Absolutely amazing experience. The staff was super friendly and helpful, the equipment was great, and having a map was fantastic. The path that they lead you on is perfect because there aren't a lot of boats. We saw everything but Manatees so that's pretty awesome. Definitely a must do and worth the price!
Had the most amazing time kayaking and seeing the local manatees! Jeff was an awesome tour guide and kept us entertained for the entire 2 hours. Time flew by and hope to come back again next year!
Had a great time on the 2hr kayaking tour! Jeff was an awesome guide, super knowledgeable and fun! Saw a ton of wildlife, dolphins and fish jumping out of the water. Shoutout to the SUP team for making such a great memory for our family.
Nicole was so helpful with our reservation. Top notch customer service! Tye was great with our mini lesson and SUP launch. They had a map and amazing plan for our 4 hour rental. We saw dolphins and manatees. Highly recommend!
Learned a lot during the aquatic talks as we paddled. Will do it again.
This was our second time using this company— great customer service and employees are all super helpful and friendly.
Take the tour! Jeff was a great guide, informative about the area, paced with my experience and spotted dolphins and manatees. He even took pictures for me so I could enjoy paddling. The best! If you are thinking about it, stop thinking and book it. There are helpers at the dock to help you in and out of the kayak. They show you how to optimize your paddle. Then you get on the water and enjoy the sun, the mangroves and the wildlife. Great Day! I will book again and bring family along!
This is a don’t miss experience. Set in a state park there is wildlife, quiet waters, and a near empty beach. The SUP folks couldn’t have been more helpful. We walked away feeling rejuvenated. The dolphins were amazing
SUP Englewood Don Pedro State Park is awesome for kayak and paddleboard rentals and guides. We have been out with Jeff multiple times. He’s a lot of fun and very patient. We went kayaking with him, and then we came back to take paddle boarding lesson. He is very patient. We caught on real quick thanks to his knowledge and guidance. Don Pedro in Englewood is a great place to go out of because of there’s so much to see. We saw white pelicans, dolphins, herons, and all kind of other wildlife. We will be back! So much fun.
Had a great experience! Tour Guide Danny was fun and knowledgeable! Enjoyed the tour and will come back again!
Absolutely excellent staff! Friendly and professional. We did not have a guide, but they gave us instructions and great map, and that was all we needed. Equipment was clean and well maintained. Great area of Florida to see wildlife, dolphins, manatees and a sea turtle (very rare). Lots of birds too.
Tye was an awesome tour guide! Always helpful and made sure we were safe and having the best time! Very informative.
Le guide est extraordinaire ! Une très belle sortie de kanoe en famille. On apprend plein de chose sur la nature et on voit plein d’espèce de poisson et d’oiseau. Je recommande fortement.
Voir notre Instagram et notre blogue pour plus d’infos - Nous y sommes allés en famille avec 3 enfants entre 4 ans et 10 ans et ça a super bien été. Accueil chaleureux avec des enfants. Guide super passionné. On a eu la chance de voir un dauphin, croisé un lamentin et voir plein de petits animaux marins. Je recommande!
Always Unforgettable Adventures with SUP Englewood⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We have an amazing experience every time we visit SUP Englewood! From the moment we arrive, all the staff (shoutout to (Jeff!) are incredibly welcoming, helpful, and knowledgeable! Whether you are unloading your own kayak or renting a kayak/paddleboard from them, or having a kayak delivered off site, they are there to help! They make everyone feel welcome and comfortable on the water! The rental process is super smooth; providing high-quality kayaks and all the gear, including a map, which is a huge plus. Thanks for another memorable day! SUP Englewood makes paradise a little bit better! 🌴 We'll definitely be back for another adventure!
We had the most amazing time kayaking for my birthday! Danny was the best guide we could have asked for. This was our first time kayaking, and we enjoyed it so much that we already booked another trip. Danny took us through the beautiful Mangrove Cave at Don Pedro Island State Park During our adventure we were lucky enough to see a mama and baby manatee. Watching the baby manatee swim up to the kayaks, curiously nudging them with its nose, was absolutely incredible and unforgettable. Danny also took photos throughout our adventure, which was such a thoughtful touch. We can’t wait to go kayaking again and highly recommend this experience!
Had everything ready when I arrived. Helped with any issues. Really great rental folks to work with! They took our group picture for us.
SUP Englewood is such a great company to kayak with. If you’re renting a kayak, taking a tour, or going on your own with your own kayak, they’re there to help. From lending you a map and taking pictures to helping you get your kayak strapped onto your wheels and down to the water, they’re there for you. Always have fabulous time!
Danny was a great guide. He brought us to dolphins, starfish, manatees, osprey. I highly reccomend this for a family outing.
The guided kayak tour was fantastic! From paddling through a twisty mangrove-lined stream to the best experience with manatees that I’ve ever had, the trip was one highlight after another. Danny, our guide, was great at pointing out wildlife, knowledgeable about everything that we were seeing and the pictures that we received after the trip were an unexpected bonus!
Me and my husband had the best time following their map and directions where we rented from them. The staff was kind and very informative and really made sure we had a great time. I've rented kayaks elsewhere before in Florida and none of them were as detail oriented or anything. I highly recommend renting from here if you want a great activity that takes up most if the day.
Excellent tour with a very knowledgeable guide who is very familiar with the local ecosystem and took a genuine delight in our adventures throughout the mangroves. Recommended and well worth the time!
Great experience and I would definitely recommend it to my friends. Tye, our guide did a great job.
This was an amazing experience! Ask for Tye to guide you, he knew the place like the back of his hand. We got to see everything we wanted to and more!
Highly recommend the kayaking eco tour!!! We’re somewhat novice kayakers so we thought a tour would be a great idea to see the park first before we try to venture out on our own. Jeff was our guide today and he was just wonderful! Very friendly and knowledgeable about the local waterways and ecosystem. He got some great pictures of our group, and although we didn’t see any manatees, we did catch a great dolphin show at the end! Many thanks to SUP Englewood!!
Super fun tour. Highly recommended. We saw numerous dolphin, a couple of manatees, and loads of varied birdlife. You will paddle past mangroves, through sheltered bays, and finally to a quiet beach on the Gulf. Our party was my wife and I, and our son and fiancée, each couple in a tandem sit-on-top kayak. The gear - kayak, paddles, and life jackets - was all in good shape. Our tour guide, Jeff, was friendly and knowledgeable. You will get wet, from a brief wade in shallow water getting in and out of the kayak, and inevitably water dribbling off the paddles. I suggest bringing a full change of dry clothes for the drive back. There are fresh water hoses at the office for rinsing off salt water. If you're visiting, this will be a highlight of your Florida trip. If you're local, get out there and enjoy a couple of hours of pleasant paddling and wildlife viewing.
Our group of 5 had so much fun renting single kayaks and getting a guided tour from Danny! We saw a manatee, a dolphin, the Florida state conch shell, sea stars, an upside down jellyfish, bald eagles, ospreys… and more! What a fantastic tour, thanks for a great time!
SUP is an excellent place to rent kayaks with. From the ease of booking, the friendly, helpful staff, to the clean kayaks & life jackets, everything was great. Our guide, Jeff was amazing, knowledgeable & fun. Highly recommend using SUP Englewood. You won't be disappointed!
Staff was friendly. We saw jelly fish and a lot of dolphins. Well worth it.
We had a morning boat tour since our visitor couldn't kayak and it was fabulous. Within the first hour we saw manatee, osprey, an eagle and too many dolphin to count. Our captain was very knowledgeable and did a great job of finding the wildlife we wanted to see. Will definitely use SUP Englewood in the future
Always a joy to tour at SUP Englewood! Nicole is so knowledgeable in both SUP and Kayak skills, as well as the wild life and water as a whole. It’s a pleasure to have her as our tour guide, and I always feel safe. SUP Englewood customer is amazing, they are prompt in their response, and always take care of you. I recommend them often to friends in the area, as well as people on vacation!
My mom and I had so much fun with Danny! He was so knowledgeable with the wildlife and had an answer for all of our questions! Not only was he an amazing tour guide. He also got some really cool pictures of us, including one of us on the kayak looking at a dolphin!!!! Our arms hurt and we’re going to sleep so good tonight, but it was so worth it. Thanks for an amazing time.
Good bunch of guys. Quick to get you signed up and out on the water. Told us where to find wild dolphins and sure enough they were there. Thanks again
Had an incredible paddle with SUP Englewood. Tye was an outstanding guide - knowledgeable, relaxed, and dialed in on all the best spots. He took us through some amazing areas I never would’ve found on my own. Gear was solid, the pacing was perfect, and the whole experience felt effortless. Absolutely coming back again. Highly recommend.
This Kayak trip was Amazing! Right away our guide spotted Dolphins feeding. The highlight was this extremely friendly, curious Manatee. This handsome Manatee visited everyone that was in our group. It was absolutely Priceless! I want to thank our Guide who was always professional and most important! HELPFUL! Thank you so much for making this Kayak trip the most memorable experience! I look forward to visiting again soon! Sincerely Mark Jablonski
We had a great time. We saw dolphins and a manatee. Danny was a great guide and was very knowledgeable about the wildlife.


