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: 1 day learn more
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, observing snowy egrets, great egrets, pelicans, ibises, various fish, and more. Learn about the biodiversity of this vital ecosystem, and its role in protecting the shoreline and nurturing small marine life.

Visit a beautiful sandbar in the heart of this lagoon. Take a break, swim, wade, or simply relax on your kayak. Watch out for stingrays, eagle rays and dolphins that often frequent the area. While you relax, your guide will install the electric motor for your relaxing return trip.

Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of this intracoastal ecosystem.

Note that swimming at the sandbar stop is weather and tidal conditions dependent for safety and enjoyment. Bring your favorite snacks and drinks for the delightful break.

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 tunnels formed by the thriving mangrove island. Paddle your way through its passageways immersing yourself in its biodiversity.

Witness a vibrant array of marine creatures and numerous majestic birds in their natural habitat.

Delight in the splendor of the sea sponges, showcasing a myriad of captivating hues, including blue, red, orange and purple.

Whether you are a nature enthusiast, an avid adventurer, you will leave with a renewed appreciation for the wonders of our coastal ecosystem.

  • Please note that this Product must need to have an Adult if there is a Child (1 Child, 1 Adult, if there is 2 Children there must be 2 Adults).
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.

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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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Paradise59467607595
Jul 30, 2024
Sun, Fun, Dolphin baby cruising. - We enjoyed seeing the dolphins & manatees and getting to meet Captain Mark, he was most knowledgeable about the Mangroves and local wild life and definitely has a passion for what he is doing, a bit of a perfectionista, but all in all good fun and quite relaxing.
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Matthew_c
Jul 25, 2024
Amazing day trip! - Amazing experience with Mark and Fabia. They were knowledgeable and friendly. The best part is no need for cameras they take pics and videos for you and sent them within 30-60 minutes of the adventure ending. Don’t miss out on this one
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Brendac228
Jul 25, 2024
Highly Recommend!! - We had an incredible day! Mark knows everything about everything!! Fabia took amazing pics and videos and sent them to us. This 4 hour trip was very personal, they took my family only on the trip! The kayak’s are comfortable and clean! We had a great day with Mark and Fabia! I highly recommend this!!
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D5431vcmatthewc
Jul 23, 2024
Don’t pass this up! - We had an amazing adventure. I cannot say enough great things about Mark and Fabia! They were both fun and knowledgeable about the entire area. We did not have to take our phones or cameras. They sent us an entire video of things we saw along the way within 30-60 minutes of the excursion.
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Alinano494uv
Jul 15, 2024
Recommended activity. - Wonderful! Fabia and Mark treat everything with great detail and affection! Thank you so much! We'll be back as soon as we can. An adventure we have enjoyed very much.
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