Things to do in Sarasota, Florida (FL): The Best Kayaking & Canoeing

October 15, 2021 Christa Meece

What kind of beachgoer are you? Chances are, you’ll find something in the Sarasota area that appeals to you. Soft sand, fishing piers, shells—you can find it around here. Just don’t go looking for a nude beach—that’s the one thing they don’t have.
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1. Almost Heaven Kayak Adventures

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5.0 based on 1,308 reviews

Almost Heaven Kayak Adventures

Kayaking eco tours and rentals

2. Adventure Kayak Outfitters

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5.0 based on 424 reviews

Adventure Kayak Outfitters

We are Sarasota's quality kayak outfitter for kayak tours and kayak rentals in Sarasota, Siesta Key Marine Preserve Tours, Lido Key Mangrove Tunnel Tours, Longboat Key, Anna Maria Island and Bradenton. Searching for things to do outdoors while on vacation in Sarasota? Discover a kayak tour or kayak rental. From the white sand beaches of Siesta Key to the beautiful beaches of Anna Maria Island our native Floridian guides will take you on a kayak adventure you and your family will forever remember.

3. Sarasota Paddleboard Company

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5.0 based on 713 reviews

Sarasota Paddleboard Company

Lido mangrove tunnel kayak tours! Sarasota Paddleboard Company is a company that specializes in Stand up Paddleboarding and sit on top kayaks We provide rentals lessons and excursions 7 days a week. Based on lido key we are authorized for SUP and kayak rentals in the LIDO MANGROVE TUNNELS, and offer a second private location on Longboat Key. We offer delivery of rental equipment to hotels, homes and waterfront locations for multi day rentals. All necessary instruction and safety equipment is provided. We are specialist and carry top of the line equipment including race boards, all around boards, sup surf boards and tour boards. Touring and fishing kayaks. We will provide the correct equipment sized for the user, you will receive professional instruction by the best in the industry and you will be paddling in safe clam conditions.

4. I Kayak Sarasota

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5.0 based on 878 reviews

I Kayak Sarasota

Guided Kayaking Tours, Discover Sarasota's natural beauty, along with its unique wildlife and habitat. Both residents and visitors appreciate exploring the beautiful exotic mangrove tunnels and Little Sarasota Bay. This tour is a favorite for all ages. Sarasota's best-kept secret. We are a licensed and insured kayaking company to offer guided tours of Sarasotas Mangrove Tunnels on Lido Key. Locally owned and all our guides have extensive experience in safety and are trained in CPR and life-saving skills. Don't want a guided tour, no problem we rent all kayaks and paddleboards by the half-day.Thanks for looking Bob Nikla lifelong native of Sarasota.

5. Biotica EcoTours - Day Tours

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5.0 based on 128 reviews

Biotica EcoTours - Day Tours

Biotica EcoTours provides guided kayak & hiking tours for all skill levels. We specialize in small groups and all of our tours are led by biologists, naturalists and experts in the field. Consistently rated as excellent for our customer service. We strive to provide the best ecotours possible and keep our customers coming back year after year!

6. Adventure Kayak Outfitters

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5.0 based on 21 reviews

Adventure Kayak Outfitters

We are Sarasota’s quality kayak outfitter for kayak tours and kayak rentals in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Lido Key, Longboat Key, Anna Maria Island and the Myakka River. Climb aboard your kayak and experience Florida's wildlife hands on. See dolphins, manatees, ospreys, and more. Visit the unique mangrove ecosystem with our Lido Key Mangrove Tunnels Kayak Tours.

7. Kuna Sup

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5.0 based on 38 reviews

Kuna Sup

We’re in the business of bringing a fun, relaxing way to play on the water. Learn how to Stand up paddleboard(SUP). KunaSup offers Paddleboard rentals, Sup lessons, Eco-Tours and Sup race training. Also we provide Kayak rentals.

8. Sea Life Kayak Adventures

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5.0 based on 1,433 reviews

Sea Life Kayak Adventures

Small, personalized tour groups, updated equipment including new, light, fatigue-reducing carbon fiber paddles, comfortable and easy to maneuver kayaks....And still the lowest prices guaranteed. Just a few reasons to come kayaking (tour or rental) with Sea Life Kayak. Explore exotic mangrove tunnels, paddle among manatees, dolphins and much more...With the premier kayak company in Lido, Siesta, and AMI. The owners of Sea Life Kayak Adventures come from science and conservation backgrounds and are members/volunteers of several environmental and wildlife organizations. While other companies are herding dozens of paddlers onto the water, we limit our groups to enhance the experience of our paddlers and especially the wildlife, minimizing our impact on fragile ecosystems. We use top quality, comfortable and easy to use kayaks perfect for novices or pros (most paddlers are newbies which we love), and provide instruction before we launch. Manatees, dolphins, flying rays, flying fish, cormorants (swimming with us or even riding on our boats!), And much, much more can be seen up close. We believe in tailoring our tours to our clients and having fun! Kayaking is not just our business, it's our passion. Thanks-Tom and Lauri

9. Liquid Blue Outfitters

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5.0 based on 1,535 reviews

Liquid Blue Outfitters

Kayak Sarasota and the Lido Key Mangrove Tunnels with dolphins and manatee with Liquid Blue Kayak Outfitters. We offer kayak rentals and kayak tours located and launching from the Ted Sperling Park on Lido Key in Sarasota. We also offer private and group tours. We are a small family owned Eco-outfitter with a passion for the outdoors! Call us today for reservations.

10. Paradise Adventures Sarasota

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5.0 based on 1,236 reviews

Paradise Adventures Sarasota

Paradise Adventures invites you to explore beautiful Sarasota Bay on our high quality kayaks and standup paddleboards. Every day is different in paradise: One day you may encounter a gentle manatee grazing near your kayak, and the next you may get an aerial display from some playful dolphins breaching out of the Sarasota Bay waters! Let our experienced tour guides help you identify and learn about all the amazing flora and fauna the bay has to offer, or simply rent one of our vessels and take a self guided half day tour at your own pace. Either way, we guarantee you will absolutely love your adventures in our little corner of paradise.

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