Manatee Season Guided Paddle Tour

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: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 3801 Arthur Lamb Jr Rd - Join us for an adventure exploring Lamar Lake, Biscayne Bay, and the Atlantic coast. In the Spring and Summer, enjoy the abundance of birds and marine life in the area. From November to April, gentle manatees migrate into Biscayne Bay, offering a great chance to see them while paddleboarding or kayaking in the bay and its…
What's Included
  • Paddle instruction and safety briefing
  • Licensed tour guide
  • 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…

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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Lynn_e
Jan 14, 2025
5 Stars! - You don't have to be a professional kayaker to enjoy the experience. A fantastic way to spend an afternoon learning about the local wildlife. We would do it again. We saw 7 or 8 manatees in the lagoon! An amazing once in a lifetime experience! Our guides were very knowledgeable about the local wildlife and ecological impact in the area. We were super lucky to be in a small group of like-minded travelers.
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Julie_f
Jan 4, 2025
January 2025 - Frank was our guide and he was great. He started with a brief intro about the area and the basics of kayaking. We hopped in the kayaks and were on our way. Within three minutes we were seeing manatees! We spent about two and a half hours on the water. There is a paddle that is a little longer but anyone could do it. We got fun info about the area and great views. This is a great way to see the Miami skyline from the water. Very relaxing and a lot of fun!
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Jonathan_d
Dec 29, 2024
Wonderful manatee kayak tour - Our guide Parker was great. He got us setup and out on the water quickly and provided a lot of information about the manatees and the area. We saw several manatees and other wildlife. We had great weather and the waters were calm. An fun day paddling around a beautiful spot
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Jsims0282
Dec 16, 2024
Amazing kayak experience- great with kids - We spent a beautiful afternoon paddling around Virginia Key North Point Park with Frank, Andy and Ryan from PADL. We saw manatees, birds, iguanas, and Frank was so knowledgeable about the creatures and their environment. Kayaking through a mangrove tunnel was super cool, as was spending some time at a "secret beach." Our group of 9 had 4 elementary aged kids and Andy and Ryan were so fun and patient with them. Ryan's new puppy came along for the adventure and everyone loved the puppy snuggles and kisses on the kayaks.
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Jessica_s
Dec 16, 2024
Awesome kayak experience with PADL! - We spent a beautiful afternoon paddling around Virginia Key North Point Park with Frank, Andy and Ryan from PADL. We saw manatees, birds, iguanas, and Frank was so knowledgeable about the creatures and their environment. Kayaking through a mangrove tunnel was super cool, as was spending some time at a "secret beach." Our group of 9 had 4 elementary aged kids and Andy and Ryan were so fun and patient with them. Ryan's new puppy came along for the adventure and everyone loved the puppy snuggles and kisses on the kayaks.
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Nmi9
Nov 15, 2024
Perfect day - Our guide Andy was terrific. And we saw manatees! And then we saw dolphins! A beautiful day, we couldn't have asked for anything better.
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Felipej698
Sep 16, 2024
Great kayak tour - Took out my family for a peaceful kayak tour the kids loved it and the guide was awesome! Would definitely recommend it is for all skill levels.
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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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Steve_s
Dec 28, 2024
Ok but overpriced - Saw glimpses of several manatees as they surfaced for air as we floated around in a small cove. Then spent substantial time paddling into stiff breeze to a beach that had nothing to do with manatees before returning to the same cove to float around some more. Guide was knowledgeable. But overall not worth close to the $80 per person charge. Better to rent the kayak and go on your own. Also, no waterproof container was provided for phone as advertised, and completing release forms on phone just prior was a snafu.
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