Paddle a kayak through mangrove creeks and shallow water on a Key West kayaking tour that offers an up-close look that this unique coastal environment. This guided tour is the perfect way to spot Florida wildlife in a natural habitat.

Kayak tour of Key West mangroves
Learn about local geology and nature
Suited to all ages and skill levels
Choice of morning or afternoon departure
Dog Friendly

What's Included

Local Guide
Quiet side of Key West

Bottled water available for sale
Dry bags available for rent
Gratuities

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

5114 Overseas Hwy
5114 Overseas Hwy, Stock Island, FL 33040, USA
At Lazy Dog Adventures, Hurricane Hole Marina

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Make your way on your own to Hurricane Hole Marina, where free parking is available. Learn the basics of equipment and safety, then follow your guide into the mangroves at an easy-going pace that’s well suited to all skill levels.

Watch for wildlife along the way: the mangroves are home to tropical fish, crabs, bright sea stars, jellyfish, sea cucumbers, sponges, and a diverse range of sea birds. Every trip is different, but experienced guides trace routes through the best of the mangrove environment.

As you paddle, hear stories about the geological structure of the Florida Keys, and find out what makes them so unique in the United States. At the end of your mangrove kayak trip, paddle back to home base, where you finish the day.

Lazy Dog Adventures

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Dog Friendly
Please check in 30 minutes early
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
participants must know how to swim
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

about cancellations.

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Featured review

William_W

Enjoyed the hands on experience with the indigenous species. Our guide, Leia sorry if misspelled, was wonderful! She showed a real passion for her knowledge pertaining to the ecosystems and for her up beat disposition.

Reviews

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1,280 reviews

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Great time

Cristy_A, May 2023

Great trip! Guide very informed of wildlife. We saw manatees and many other creatures. Worth the trip for sure

Super fun and educational

markreiter1063, May 2023

This is a must if you go to Key West. I’m old and out of shape and had the best time. Really fun and educational.

Going through the...

Elizabeth_R, May 2023

Going through the mangroves. Seeing the jellyfish. Managing the kayak. John was very good teaching about the eco life and kayaking!

Mature tour follies

Matt_H, May 2023

Heather falling off her SUP board to grab a helmet crab. Crashing into the mangroves while trying to avoid the kayak in front of us.

K. C. Cruisers!

Phyllis_H, May 2023

We had such a great time with Bethany as our guide! She show us all kinds of things like nurse sharks, jellyfish, birds, tree crabs and wonderful information about mangroves and how important the ecosystem is! Our family would definitely recommend taking this trip. Also, the restaurant next to them have the best fish tacos around. 😋👍

Great kyacking in key west

Jacob_E, May 2023

Bratt the guide was great. He was very welcoming and showed us many of the leaving creatures in the area. Including diving to show us a star fish.

Great experience with Heather!!!

Jeremiah_B, May 2023

Heather was so knowledgeable and made the trip a blast. Such a great experience and would recommend to anyone looking for a great kayak experience. Don’t try to do it alone, go on this tour and learn while you’re down here! She is also the reason we actually saw 95% of what we did, and then told us what we were seeing!

Great Tour.

kqsnider, May 2023

We saw a manatee, sharks and jelly fish along with many other animals and birds. Tour guide was very knowledgeable. This was my husband’s favorite thing we did during our stay in Key West.

A good mix of kayaking...

Valerie_M, May 2023

A good mix of kayaking with education. Great for people that are not seasoned kayakers as there are lots of breaks along the way where the guide provides education.

It was a fun experience! I would highly recommend it.

Taura_D, May 2023

Learning about the mangrove trees and sea life, and enjoying the calm water and beautiful weather. I thought it was relaxing.

Ellen was a great tour...

Dillon_C, May 2023

Ellen was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable and lots of fun. Had a great time. Would for sure recommend

Great tour guide

William_W, May 2023

New kayaker

Rebecca_S, Apr 2023

If was wonderful seeing a stingray and Portuguese man of War while kayaking. Everyone at Lazy Dog was friendly, helpful and patient.

Fun for the family

Crystal_G, Apr 2023

We had a blast. We were looking for things to do with our kids and this was perfect! Rachel was an awesome guide and super knowledgeable! We learned so much!

Highly recommend

Jessica_B, Apr 2023

Tour guide Rebecca was extremely helpful & informative on the tour. Tour was felt safe on the water with other boats. Saw some great wildlife & learned about the Cassiopeia jellyfish.

Easy kayaking

Christine_A, Apr 2023

Seeing a momma manatees with her baby. Going through mangrove tunnels. Seeing nurse sharks. Great tour guide.

We had a great time...

Susan_M, Apr 2023

We had a great time kayaking in the mangroves. Our guide, Bethany pointed out a lot of wild life we would have totally missed. Thanks!

Fun and informative!

NAncy_F, Apr 2023

Really nice tour! Going inside mangrove tunnels was unique and fun! Our guide also took time to explain the local eco system, which was interesting and gives u a break from paddling. After the trip, we saw manatees in the water, and the bar/restaurant that is next to Lazy Dog is a local favorite for their fresh seafood- All around a nice way to spend a few hours in the Keys!

Tour guide, Heather, was...

Robert_H, Apr 2023

Tour guide, Heather, was upbeat, friendly and very knowledgeable - helped make the trip more enjoyable!

Erin is the best!

Lisa_M, Apr 2023

Erin was a great guide and an awesome teacher. She took us through the mangroves and stopped multiple time to pick up sea life for us to see and hold. She even took us under a canopy to stay dry during a breakout shower.

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