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Manatee Season Guided Paddle Tour

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10 Ratings

Miami

Discover Miami's top spot for manatee sightings on a guided paddle tour. Enjoy diverse wildlife and stunning views of Downtown Miami's skyline.

Duration: 2 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

3801 Arthur Lamb Jr Rd - Come join us as we explore Lamar Lake, Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic coast. During the Spring and Summer months enjoy the birds and acquatic sealife that proliferate in the area. Between November and April, large peaceful manatees migrate into Biscayne Bay making it highly likely to spot them while riding paddleboards and kayaks in the bay and it’s surrounding waters.

Currents and wind permitting we can also paddle along the Atlantic Coast or paddle into the bay to see the picturesque Miami skyline – the perfect mix of the city’s urban and natural environments.

Each guided tour is lead by an experienced paddle expert, is up to two hours long and includes rental of a kayak or standup paddle board, paddles and safety equipment.

What's Included

Paddle instruction and safety briefing
Paddle board or kayak rental
Paddles
US Coast Guard approved life jackets
Waterproof bag for phone/wallet/car keys

Additional Information

Lamar Lake is Miami’s top spot for manatee sightings during the area’s manatee season, which runs from November to April annually. Outside of this season, our tours frequently feature other wildlife such as dolphins, spotted eagle rays, great blue herons, and a variety of local plants and animals.

The tour showcases Miami’s distinctive blend of natural and urban landscapes, including, weather permitting, the iconic Downtown Miami skyline as viewed from Biscayne Bay.

Location

3801 Arthur Lamb Jr Rd

Arthur Lamb Junior Road

Enter Virginia Key Beach park and follow signs for kayak and paddleboard rentals. There is adequate parking on site.

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Jenna_d

Apr 6, 2024

See some sea cows up close! - My family had a great time on this tour and got up close experience with several manatees. My kids (10 and 12) were able to handle the single kayaks and enjoyed having a little freedom to explore. Kelil was great tour guide and took great pictures for us that he shared after the tour. Entire staff was great and accommodated us even after we arrived late. Tip- Apple Maps will take you to the wrong location at the very end of the key so make sure your app gives directions to the location marked on the website map. Was a great experience and highly recommend!

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Connie_r

Apr 2, 2024

fun kayak trip - We had a great time kayaking. We did not see any manatees, but still had a good time. Parker is a great guide.

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Sonia_l

Apr 1, 2024

Amazing - The nature is amazing. Saw manatees up close. The guide was very knowledgeable and engaging. Also super Relaxing to be paddling on the water. Can’t believe this is only a 20 minute ride from central Miami.

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Caleb_d

Mar 19, 2024

Andres our guide was very... - Andres our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable about the local wildlife. Although we did not see any manatee he made the tour fun and shared his knowledge about the local area. We saw many different species of birds and fish. The views were amazing from paddling through mangroves to beautiful beaches. I highly recommend this tour.

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Sarahdg4392fv

Mar 18, 2024

Amazing guided kayak tour! - Andres and his team were amazing! The kayak tour was great. Andres was super knowledgeable and was able to point out cool wildlife we otherwise wouldn’t have seen. We got to paddle through mangroves, get up on a beach and see some incredible views of the coastline. He even took photos of us the whole time and then airdropped them to us so we could just focus on the tour. 10/10 would recommend.