Clear Kayak Ecotour in Destin Ft. Walton Beach: A Transparent Adventure for Underwater Exploration

Experience the thrill of underwater exploration with a clear kayak ecotour in Destin Ft. Walton Beach. Discover the beauty of Santa Rosa Sound and encounter dolphins, birds, turtles, and more!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Santa Rosa Sound - Paddle through the clear waters of the Santa Rosa Sound, with an experienced guide!
What's Included
  • Tandem kayak
  • Personal Flotation Device
  • Use of Paddles
  • Kayak Seats
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities. We highly encourage guests to bring a reusable water bottle as we do not provide one.
Additional Information

Why wear goggles when you can paddle a 100% clear kayak in these crystal clear waters? Grab your window seat to a view like no other + see Santa Rosa Sound from a whole new perspective with this guided eco-tour! Our clear kayaks have the benefit of greater visibility of the underwater world so be on the lookout for a variety of wildlife! Our tour takes us to the area less traveled outside of Destin so we don’t have to worry about all the boat traffic. There will be plenty of opportunities for us to view + enjoy nature! So be on the lookout for dolphins, birds, turtles, crabs, fish + so much more! We take our time exploring uninhabited spoil island where we will have the chance to take a dip or explore the beaches!

  • One adult must attend for every child under 15. Children under 15 cannot paddle without an adult in the kayak with them. Minors are not allowed without an adult present. For those kayaking with children we recommend a moderate level of fitness, as the adult will be doing the majority of the work.
  • While welcome paddlers of all skill levels, kayaking can be a physically demanding activity. Winds, tides and weather can all impact the difficulty of the paddle. Please reach out to us to discuss further if you have questions.
  • During peak season from April- September traffic in the Destin Ft. Walton Beach area can cause major slow downs. Please leave ample time to make it to our launch before the start of the tour. We cannot hold the tour for late arrivals.
  • Water recreation is the highest midday. For those looking for wildlife or a quieter experience we recommend morning and evening tours.
  • Due to manufacturers restrictions on the clear kayaks the maximum weight limit is 250lbs per individual and no more than 425lbs combined per two paddlers
Location
101 W Miracle Strip Pkwy
West Miracle Strip Parkway
We are located behind the natives cove building. Please park on the west side of the natives cove lot. Take the stairs at the back of the lot and follow the path to the right. Your guide will meet you by our launch behind the kayak rack. Please excuse our dust as we are under construction!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Westernks
Aug 25, 2024
First time kayaking! - The place is a little hard to find. more like easy to miss -- use your map app as we drove by it twice. We had a group of 5 adults and 4 of us were newbies. There were also 3 other guests. After a little bit of a rough start with some of us getting stuck on sandbars due to low water levels, we made it out to the open water. Lots of birds to see, and loved the hermit crabs. It was a beautiful day, and Erin showed us a lot of the area. Would have liked a little more quiet time to enjoy nature's beauty and sounds, but we definitely covered a lot of water! Tip - my partner and I didn't start out the best because of our difference in weight - I got in with a solo kayaker close to my size and we did fine, and so did by partner as a solo kayaker! Something to keep in mind.
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541amesa
Aug 19, 2024
Dylan’s the best!! - Wow! What a cool kayaking tour! Our guide Dylan made it so fun & educational, 20/10 will definitely go back. Best guide I’ve ever had. Offered to take photos & gave us options on where we wanted to go. Ask for Dylan if you are thinking about going. He made sure we were safe & happy.
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Angela_f
Aug 9, 2024
Fun kayak tour - Erin was the perfect tour guide. I definitely recommend taking the kayak tour with her! She made it fun and shared wildlife facts along the way.
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Addie_e
Jul 28, 2024
A fun couple of hours! - Erin was an outstanding guide! We had lots of fun exploring the area and learning about the ecosystem. Erin was very knowledgeable and informative. Would recommend the adventure.
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Hue_c
Jul 27, 2024
Fun and Learning Experience - Dylan was excellent with us and very knowledgeable with the wildlife and surroundings. Most of all, he made us feel comfortable with his friendliness personality. We are very appreciative with Dylan pointing out the natural habitats while kayaking across the intercostal waterways.
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Libby_j
Jun 13, 2024
Fun Family Activity - We are a family of 5 with 3 older teen girls. It's hard to find an activity we all agree on so this was perfect. Adventurous but at a slower pace where we could enjoy the outdoors. It's a good workout but if you don't want to go very far, the guide will accommodate whatever the group wants to do. They also provide dry bags to keep your phone and keys in. We wanted to paddle a lot and see all the coves so we did the full experience. So fun to stop at the sandbar to wade in the water and look for fish and crabs. Was hoping to see more wildlife than we did but we saw a big hermit crab and a few cool fish. The water is more brackish than clear so I was a little disappointed about that but we had a great time and an excellent guide. Elizabeth was very knowledgable and kind, conscious about boat traffic and keeping us safe and very accommodating. We had a great time and would do it again!
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Carit421
May 30, 2024
Must do for nature lovers! - My husband and I had a great time kayaking across the intercoastal waterway! It was a good time, sights were beautiful, got to see some cute sea creatures and our guide Elise was great! She has a background in zoology and had lots of great info to give. She also was amazing and went and retrieved my kayak after it floated away while no one noticed. It got pretty far, but she got it and towed it back! Great day, definitely recommend giving this activity a try!
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Venture19945385784
May 23, 2024
Fun clear kayaking experience! - It was a wonderful relaxing kayaking experience! Our guide was very kind and told about the history of the area. We saw lots of crabs and oysters and a couple sting rays.
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Macy_p
Aug 29, 2024
Clear water kayak experience - It was a perfect day with moderate cloud coverage and no boat traffic. We saw a sting ray and a jelly fish and a few different bird species. The marine life was quiet we didn’t really see much but overall it was a great peaceful experience. Our guide Erin was very nice and extremely educated in marine biology and seemed to be extremely passionate about all of the animals.
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Maria_a
Aug 8, 2024
Fun - The tour guide was helpful and kind. We were beginners. She made the experience better. It was safe.
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