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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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.
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Sightsee05134196461
Mar 17, 2024
PADL even better! - We loved using the stand up paddle boards that PADL had available and now with the kayaks that are available we are able to go as a family from various stations! The kayaks are so light and perfect for anyone wanting to get out on the water for a relaxing afternoon!
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Fillabag
Mar 16, 2024
All Levels of Experience Welcome! - Whether it’s your first time on a kayak or SUP, or you’re a seasoned veteran, this team and location always deliver an unforgettable experience. Paddle along a living shoreline of mangroves and prepare yourself for amazing wildlife encounters; birds, manatees, tarpon and schools of fish call this paradise home and always provide a warm local’s welcome. Thanks PADL team! See you out there again soon!
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W1110brantoniod
Mar 16, 2024
I will do it again - Beautiful experience, everything worked very easily and on time, I will do it again sooner then later. Thank you, everybody!
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592dougn
Mar 15, 2024
What a great idea - Amazing experience!! Great for family or just to get away for a bit. Nice to have access and not have to own and store a paddle board
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Dave_from_miami
Mar 13, 2024
Excellent - We were on a 2 hour group tour. We were able to see manatees swimming just below the surface. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and interesting. I started out on a SUP board and later switched to a kayak. Staff were very helpful.
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