Mangrove Island Tour: Dolphin Watching Experience

Embark on a thrilling Mangrove Island Tour and experience the magic of dolphin watching. Swim, paddle, and explore enchanting tunnels while immersing yourself in the vibrant biodiversity of this coastal ecosystem.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 3375 N Hwy A1A - Glide across a lagoon to a mangrove island where you will get up close to the mangrove trees, plants, sea birds, and marine life. Your guide will lead you to the best spots, providing informative explanations about the ecology, wildlife, and local history of the area.
    Paddle through calm waters amidst the enchanting mangroves,…
What's Included
  • Spacious 13- or 16-foot kayak ideal for families
  • Comfortable elevated high back support chairs
  • Lightweight carbon fiber paddles (28 ounces)
  • Safety ensured with included life vests
  • Secure your belongings with dry bags
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Ages 11 and younger are free!
Explore the beauty of a large shallow sandbar known for its proximity to dolphin sightings. Wade or swim in this ocean-filled lagoon and connect with nature in an unforgettable way. You will enjoy this 4-mile total trip with 2-miles of paddling and 2-miles of relaxing motorized propulsion.
Be mesmerized by the enchanting…

Location
3375 N Hwy A1A
North Highway A1A
Pepper Beach Park Riverside Kayak Launch. Pull Through main lot and go down drive past restroom facility. This is ACROSS the road from the Navy Seal Museum.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kirstiec900
Nov 20, 2024
Great day of kayaking! - Mark was an excellent tour guide! He was very knowledgeable about the mangroves, birds and other creatures. The kayaks were very nice. Very comfortable seats that sat up high, plenty of room in the boat for a cooler, the oars were very lightweight and Mark put motors on the boats for the trip back to shore. We loved exploring the mangrove tunnels and watching the dolphins. We will be back next year!
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Kirstie_c
Nov 18, 2024
Great day exploring the mangroves and kayaking. - Mark was an excellent guide! We learned so much about mangroves. I highly recommend this tour. The kayaks were a lot nicer than ones offered by other tours. Nice adjustable chairs, room for a cooler, a place to store items under your seat and the paddles were super light.
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303jdl
Oct 26, 2024
Two sets of sisters hanging out - Fantastic day with two sets of sisters enjoying time together. So much more fun then lunch and shopping - haha Mark tailored our tour to our interests and activity level delivering a wonderful day of memories for a lifetime. - - THANKYOU
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998nanettet
Oct 2, 2024
A wonderful Day - Mark was an awesome narrator and guide. We had a wonderful time. It was so peaceful and very interesting to learn about the mangroves. We saw beautiful Cassiopeia jellyfish, Puffer fish baby stingrays and even a couple sea turtles. I thoroughly enjoyed our day.
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Kimho4134yq
Sep 30, 2024
Yessss, do it! - This kayaking adventure was awesome. It’s definitely a must do. Mark and Fabia were great. They were very knowledgeable and showed us wildlife we would have missed on our own. It was a very relaxing adventure. We even saw a manatee, various birds and fish. Just go, it’s fun!
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40teresab
Sep 2, 2024
Awesome kayak excursion! - I was searching for a kayak tour in the Stuart area and am so happy I found Mark’s and Fabia’s tour. I cannot recommend this more highly. From the awesome kayaks to the manatees to all the things Mark and Fabia shared about the area, the time flew by. I cannot wait to go back and do it all again, but in a full day tour next time!
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Familytraveler24
Aug 27, 2024
Do it! - We had an amazing morning with Mark as he guided us through the bay, mangrove forests and tunnels. We saw a dolphin, sting rays, puffin fish, jellyfish varieties, bird varieties, so much wildlife, more than any other tour we’ve done. Mark has a vast knowledge of the wildlife along with historical knowledge of the area. You will not be disappointed!
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Timsu4713og
Aug 14, 2024
A must-do !!! - This is an absolute must for anyone who loves nature and wants to explore the waters off the Florida east coast. We went in the 4 hour tour. Our guide, Mark, was extremely knowledgeable and spent a great deal of time pointing out things of interest. We saw several types of jellyfish, starfish, sea slug creatures, spotted pufferfish, and - manatees! It was an incredible day! I highly recommend that if you are in the area to make a reservation for a tour. Worth every penny!
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Arthurby5570zl
Aug 13, 2024
Best kayak tour with young kids - Fantastic kayak tour!! We took the mangrove 4-hour tour with our two kids (7 and 9). It was easy to find with lots of parking space and toilets in the park. We had one large kayak with 2 seats and paddings on the floor for the kids, it was very comfortable. Mark took us on a great tour, taking time to show us the wildlife and explaining as we went. We got to see manatees, different jellyfish, starfish, ragged sea hares, ospreys, green and blue herons… that was a fun and educational tour! We dreaded having to paddle back, so the kayak motors were a godsend! Very easy to steer, it was so relaxing. We’ll definitely return, this is probably the best kayak tour we’ve ever joined!
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Curious15339336092
Aug 2, 2024
REAL DOLPHIN EXPERIENCE - GOD WILLING - I want to say this is an amazing tour, we were blessed to see a dolphin family up close enough to touch them and it was a Momma, Poppa and new baby. We followed them in the canoe Mark allowed us to use for about 30 minutes. No matter what, take your camera or phone to take pics as we could have gotten way better video's and pics than Mark did as we were literally on top of the family of dolphins. Mark has learned the area and has given us some good information on local historical sites. We took our towels even though Mark said they would get wet, they didn't and thankfully we did as we placed them over our legs and avoided getting burned. Please wear protective clothing from the sun as it is hot and the trip is long to be out in the sun. Wear hats and prescription glasses work well to see the creatures in the water. We saw puffer fish, jelly fish (upside down) and many other types of fish which I don't know the names of them all. The mangrove swamps are really pretty and a good way to see little creatures like the tree crabs. Mark was always teaching us how to row and which direction to move to to avoid sand and get strung out. He was very much like a protective parent. Bring lots of water in a cooler box as it really gets hot out there. I tan easily and have a skin that is good in the sun but still my shoulders got very burned, so please be careful to wear protective clothing which you can put on and take off to swim and carry a waterproof bag for extra clothing, towels, sunscreen, glasses and phone or camera. We did not actually get wet in the canoe but only when we jumped into the water close to a sand bank. The water was really warm and comfortable to swim in. Mark was a lot of fun to talk to and get to know. Thanks Mark for a memorable trip.
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