Bay Park Kayak Tour: Explore Sarasota's Ecosystem

Discover the beauty of Sarasota’s ecosystem on a kayak tour in Bay Park. Explore the restored mangrove bayou, learn about local history, and immerse yourself in nature.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Central Broadway Park - From Bay Park in the heart of Sarasota, we depart on our kayaking excursions. The Bay
    Park is a brand-new and prestigious park in the heart of Sarasota. Paddlers will tour
    Sarasota Bay and the mangrove bayou that the Bay Park Conservancy rehabilitated.
What's Included
  • Kayak, paddle, and life vest included.
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature right in downtown Sarasota from the vantage point of the water. Our kayak expeditions set sail from The Bay, a pristine park located in Sarasota. Discover the rejuvenation efforts by the Bay Park Conservancy on a mangrove bayou, bask in the vibrant ecosystem, and embark on a journey across the Sarasota Bay. Our…

Location
Central Broadway Park
Boulevard of the Arts
Meet us at the kayak launch at The Bay park. Our tent is near The Nest concession stand.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Sevine77
Dec 12, 2025
Making amazing memories! - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An unforgettable Sarasota kayaking experience Our bay ride and paddle in Sarasota was truly one of the most special experiences I’ve ever shared with my daughter. From start to finish, the tour was exceptional. Our guide, Kristen, was phenomenal. She was incredibly knowledgeable and brought the ecosystem to life, teaching us about the local wildlife, mangroves, and the delicate balance of the bay in a way that was engaging and easy to understand. You could tell she genuinely loves what she does, and that passion made the experience even more meaningful. And then came the magic — we were so lucky to witness dolphins feeding and swimming right near us. Seeing them up close in their natural habitat was breathtaking. The photos, videos, and memories we were able to capture are absolutely priceless. This wasn’t just a kayak tour — it was an unforgettable bonding experience filled with learning, wonder, and pure joy. I’ll cherish these moments with my daughter forever. If you’re considering a Sarasota kayak tour, do not hesitate. This is something truly special.
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Betsybj9902kp
Dec 5, 2025
The Bay Kayak Tour - Beautiful and educational 2 hour tour of the mangroves and bay. The Bay Park is absolutely stunning and so many free activities. Our guide was wonderful.
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Robki8018wl
Dec 1, 2025
Great time on Sarasota Bay - Had a great experience renting a couple of kayaks. We actually came with one of our own kayaks and Justin was kind enough to assist us with dropping the kayak in the water. The access was great and it is by far the easiest access to the water from downtown Sarasota. Highly recommend!
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S6007gtelenas
Nov 21, 2025
Stunning ride and paddle at the bay. - Kristen was an amazing guide with insightful information about the bay. She was very kind and made the experience wonderful! If you get the chance to go I would 110% recommend this.
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Passport39170347547
Nov 21, 2025
The Bay Kayak tour - Kristen did a great tour. Saw many dolphins and learned about the mangroves and all The Bay has to offer. Had some free time to explore after the tour.
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Leah
Nov 1, 2025
Go Paddle! - Justin is a nice guy and has an engaging personality. I like the tour plus free time paddling combination. I can’t wait to Turtle Beach!
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Kellied871
Oct 18, 2025
Superb Kayaking on Sarasota Bay - An absolutely amazing experience. The tour started with a brief lesson on basic safety and how to paddle which was awesome for inexperienced paddlers. Then we had a lovely water tour spotting wildlife, and learning about the mangroves as well as the park. We ended the tour with time of our own to go explore. Definitely a worthwhile experience.
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O5219fdamyf
Oct 18, 2025
Loved This Tour - Such a great tour. Justin is a great guide, highly recommend! Lovely morning of kayaking and seeing the beautiful bay!!
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M9175vhjans
Mar 17, 2025
Beautiful wildlife and marina views - The water was gorgeous and we got to see tons of birds and wildlife. We were the only people in the Tour and our guide was wonderful. She took us all over around the marina area. We paddled all around and have a great time! Thank you!!!
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Discover24236544785
Aug 3, 2025
Back break in The Bay. - All I could think about were the lack of seat cushions for the last half of my paddle. It ruined the experience. My back was terribly sore. Justin rented us the kayak he was happy and informative.
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From $58
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).