10 Kayaking & Canoeing in Naples That You Shouldn't Miss

May 5, 2022 Weston Hennigan

Sunny Naples is a popular, sophisticated and charming beach destination on the Gulf of Mexico. It boasts many world-class hotels and resorts along miles of white sand beaches. The ocean surf is gentle and the people are friendly. Shoppers delight in searching for antiques, home furnishings, clothes and jewelry. With its beautiful neighborhoods and grand architecture, the atmosphere is elegant, yet relaxing. Sports enthusiasts spend glorious days pursuing their favorite activity, from golf to tennis to fishing. There are restaurants to suit every taste and budget. Even though it is a busy and cosmopolitan city, Naples offers easy access to secluded islands and the wilderness of the Everglades.
Restaurants in Naples

1. Wild Florida Ecotours

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Wild Florida Ecotours

The 2.5 hour eco tour is the only local eco tour that starts in the heart of the Everglades, and takes only minutes to get to the 10,000 Islands and the Gulf of Mexico. Viewing the eco system of the Everglades in the comfort of a covered boat is a true Everglades experience. You are likely to see manatees, alligators, dolphins, and turtles, as well as many species of rare and endangered tropical birds. The tour is fully narrated by knowledgeable local Captains and their boats are stable, comfortable and USCG approved. You'll learn interesting facts on the manatee, alligator, dolphin, and tropical bird species, along with information on the Everglades.Our 3 hour Manatee Ecotour/Shelling Adventure is rapidly becoming Wild Florida Ecotour's most popular tour. This excursion has all of the elements of the shorter tour but includes a 30 minute stop at a deserted island called Whitehorse Key where our guests depart the boat for 30 minutes of shelling and exploring. BOOK YOUR TOUR TODAY!

2. Naples Paddleboard

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Naples Paddleboard

Paddle Naples With Naples Paddle board , PADDLE BOARD & KAYAK ADVENTURE TOURS AND RENTALS , We have adventure tours for every paddle enthusiast , mangrove tunnel tours, ocean tours , sea life adventure tours , scenic tours ,snorkeling tours, Paddle board or Kayak . we provide different locations for our kayak and paddle board tours ,Naples bay,Rookery bay,Naples beach,Dollar bay, and Keewaydin . Extreme Adventure For those who crave more extreme action we offer Kiteboarding lessons , wind sup lessons ( windsurfing ) , We also offer surfing lessons and paddle surf lessons we have it all.

3. Naples Kayak Company

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Naples Kayak Company

Since 2004 - the best guided kayak ecotours in Southwest Florida - day or night! NKC will show you the hidden mangrove trails the other tour companies never enter! On our beautiful Rookery Bay and Wiggins Pass tours we often see dolphins, pelicans, ospreys, egrets, herons, ibises, eagles and manatees, as well as fish jumping everywhere. Our most amazing tour is our incomparable Birds, Bioluminescence and More Birds Tour. You'll see thousands of birds landing on a tiny island around sunset and THEN be guided through the mangroves with the ONLY Naples company offering after-dark, underwater, Bioluminescence light show kayak tours. We also offer 6-7 hour sea kayak tours in the Ten Thousand Islands, kayak lessons from American Canoe Association certified kayak instructors, guided Hobie Kayak Fishing Tours, Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) lessons & tours, SUP Yoga lessons, and rentals of kayaks and paddleboards daily, weekly and monthly.

4. Nature Tours and More

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Nature Tours and More

Nature Tours and More is a unique mobile kayak tour and rental business. We offer family-friendly nature tours for all ages.

5. Sawgrass Safaris

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Sawgrass Safaris

Sawgrass Safaris is based deep in the heart of the Everglades ecosystem surrounded by miles of national and state parks/preserves yet still centrally and conveniently located to Marco Island, Naples, Fort Myers, Everglades City and all of south Florida. We offer many exciting eco minded Everglades tours within the everglades ecosystem offering kayak, power boat and human powered tours.

6. Up a Creek Kayak Tours

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Up a Creek Kayak Tours

Join the only biologists in Naples, Florida for an adventure into the beautiful mangrove tunnels! While paddling, we'll be looking for wildlife like tree crabs, huge conch shells, osprey, heron, dolphins and more! You'll learn all about the mangrove trees, the history of Naples and all of the wildlife that lives here. Everyone gets their own single-seater kayak with a cup holder, comfortable high-back seat and waterproof bags. We also have 2-seater kayaks if you have small children or enjoy fighting with your spouse. The water is usually waist deep, easy to paddle and don't worry... there are no alligators! And best of all... you'll get FREE HD PHOTOS of your tour the same day! Get on the Fun tour today! We are also Naples only kayak delivery service. Kayak and paddleboard rentals include free delivery to homes, condos, Capri Paddlecraft Park and Caxambas Park on Marco Island. Laminated map, waterproof bag and instructions included. Established 2010.

7. Finseeker Guided Adventures

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Finseeker Guided Adventures

Finseeker Guided Adventures is a mobile kayak company offering hourly, daily and weekly rentals and scenic, affordable family-friendly kayak tours. On our most popular tour, the Delnor-Wiggins State Park and Barefoot Beach Preserve kayak adventure tour in Naples, you'll explore and learn about the magical mangrove forests, mangrove tunnels and estuaries where we often have opportunities to see manatee, dolphins, egrets, opreys,herons, eagles and roseate spoonbills. Learn about the native plant and marine life as you enjoy some exercise at the same time. Choose private or group tour options. Tours are family friendly, fun, and educational. All ages welcome. We are on the wind and wave protected back bays of the estuary. For our Daily and Weekly kayak rentals we offer FREE DELIVERY & pickup.

8. Naples Saltwater Adventures

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Naples Saltwater Adventures

Naples Saltwater Adventures is a one-stop-shop for all of your water sport endeavors! Rent a Kayak and hit the trails, or call ahead for our unique guided Kayak and Jetski tours! With a variety of options from exploring the Eco-Life deep in the mangroves, to a pit-stop at our party-barge on Kee Wayden Island, NSA is more than happy to customize your adventurous dreams to reality!

9. Rising Tide Explorers

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Rising Tide Explorers

Join the region's only active local biologist guides and the exclusive ecotour partners of the Rookery Bay Reserve for guided kayak tours, boat tours, and kayak rentals through one of the largest mangrove ecosystems in the world! Explore the most beautiful mangrove tunnels of Naples & Marco Island, comb through teeming mudflats and oyster reefs, take a leisurely boat cruise into the estuary, paddle out to watch thousands of birds return to their roost at sunset, go shelling on a remote part of Keewaydin Island, and search for amazing wildlife like sea stars, large snails, birds, dolphin, manatee, and much more with Southwest Florida's only active local biologist guides! Looking to explore on your own? Hourly, Daily, and Weekly rentals are available with free delivery to most homes, condos, and parks in Southern Naples & Marco Island. Explore the unique and diverse ecosystems of Southwest Florida while learning from the most experienced Guides in the region with Rising Tide Explorers!

10. Nauti Exposures

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Nauti Exposures

We offer guided kayak tours and rentals at multiple locations from Fort Myers to Naples. Come alone or with a group, paddle solo or tandem, we welcome paddlers of all experience levels, but, most importantly, come prepared to have a great time! We are a mobile company and do not have a “walk-up” location, reservations are required. Visit our website for available dates and more information.

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