Top Florida Stand Up Paddleboarding

The manatee- and dolphin-rich waters off the coast of Daytona Beach beckon visitors out of their beach chairs. This half-day exploration seeks out these animals from the comfort of a stand-up paddleboard. Guides lead you under seven bridges, around an island, and through several scenic canals in search of wildlife. Tours are slow-paced and geared toward all ages and skill levels and take place in a calm bay.

During your visit to St. Petersburg, explore the diverse plant and animal life of the Weedon Island Preserve on a stand-up pedalboard tour. After a brief introductory lesson, hop on your easy-to-ride pedalboard and glide through the mangrove islands. Learn about the rich biodiversity of the Tampa Bay estuary from your guide and keep an eye out for seabirds and other wildlife, including dolphins and manatees.

Harken back to yesteryear on a fun Fort Lauderdale sightseeing cruise aboard the Carrie B paddlewheeler. Sail past the "yachts and homes of the rich and famous" along the New River and Intracoastal Waterway in Port Everglades. Spend time on the open sun deck or sit outside under a canopy or in air-conditioned comfort on the main deck. The captain narrates the tour. Full bar service and light snacks are available to purchase.

Have fun in the sun off the coast of Panama City Beach on this ultimate water adventure. This guided tour packs a lot into a short period of time. Climb on board a Privateer sailing catamaran and head out to Shell Island. Try swimming, paddle boarding, snorkeling and kayaking. Plus, there’s also a giant water trampoline, a climbing wall, a water slide, and a see-saw ball. One beverage and all the necessary equipment are included on this entertaining voyage.

Cruise on a catamaran to Flagler Monument Island for a half-day sun and beach adventure. After the boat tour to the island, choose between several activities including kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, or jumping on a giant water trampoline. Take in views of Star Island, home to Miami’s rich and famous, as you relax on the beach or go swimming.

Paddle through the mangrove ecosystem of Tavernier Creek on a kayak or paddleboard on this guided tour. Ideal for first-time paddlers, glide in shallow, clear water over sponges, grass beds, and sandy patches. Marine life like turtles, stingrays, dolphins, and manatees can sometimes be spotted nearby. Sunset and night tours with lighted boards are also available.

Get an up-close view of Florida’s spectacular, coastal mangrove forests—and enjoy an active way to explore—on this kayaking or paddleboarding tour. Pick from multiple tour times, head to the departure point, and meet your guide: after an introduction to your kayak or paddleboard, you’ll hit the water. Paddle through mangrove tunnels, have the chance to spot wildlife like dolphins and manatees, and learn more about the forests from your guide.

We are the top-rated activity to do in Cocoa Beach for good reason. At Fin Expeditions, our goal is to treat everyone like they are family. Our tours are run by local guides that know the area in and out. They will take you deep into the lagoon to places you would not normally find on your own. Come experience the magical mangrove tunnels and bioluminescence or kick back and enjoy a dolphin swimming by. We set ourselves apart when it comes to kayak tours in Cocoa Beach. Many Kayak Tour agencies put 40 or more people in a group to maximize the money they will take in. We love our kayak tours to have a more intimate experience for every guest so we limit the size of our tours to 11 guests. We are here to help you and guide you on a magical tour of a lifetime through our beautiful lagoon. Our staff has been running kayak tours for many years and love what they do.

Come join us for a once in a lifetime experience that is great for all skill levels. There are only a few places on earth to see the West Indian Manatees and Fort Myers is one of them! Everyone from 6 year old children to 84 year old couples have completed our tours with ease, making these adventures fun for all ages. Over the last 12 years our tours have been featured on many nationally televised shows, including recently being featured on the Travel Channel as one of the Top Tour Operators on the entire East Coast of America! Our tours fill up fast, so book your Dolphin and Manatee Adventure Tour today!

Cool off in Key West on a 6-hour water sports tour that features 12 different water activities for you to try, from snorkeling to windsurfing to Wave Runners. Lunch is included, as is a draft beer on the way back to the marina for those over the age of 21.

Make a lasting memory on a guided eco-tour. Our Guides will take you to the World Famous Three Sisters Springs. Meet a manatee and make a new friend!

Just outside Orlando you’ll find Shingle Creek, the headwaters to the Florida Everglades. The quiet waters beneath a forest of cypress trees are the perfect spot to kayak, even if it’s your first time. This guided tour will take you through the habitat of Floridian wildlife, including spoonbills, hawks, frogs, egret…even alligators.

We offer the Ultimate Adventure on our Glass Bottom LED illuminated Kayak Night Tours! In fact no one else offers this experience anywhere in the world with how we feed the fish and the extremely powerful self developed underwater light system that we use! At our main tour site, we'll first visit a bird sanctuary mangrove island & sometimes they'll fly so close you can feel the air from their wings as they pass by! We'll paddle down protected waterways & see amazing underwater views along with feeding fish which is fun for everyone! There's times when the fish get so close you can even touch them! You may also see Crabs, Shrimp and other sea-life as we illuminate the waters around us. With literally nothing to do at night in the Water Sports Industry, our Glass Bottom Kayak LED illuminated Night Tours are perfect for families, friends, large groups, or an unforgettable date night under the stars and moon!

Go paddling with the manatees on Merritt Island with a 2-hour manatee tour in the Banana River Aquatic Preserve. Choose a stand-up paddleboard or a kayak, both of which offer a low-impact, environmentally-friendly way to spot Florida wildlife, such as manatees, dolphins, fish, and a diverse population of birds. Expert instructors will guide you through the preserve, and this tour is well suited to paddlers of all experience levels.

Experience the natural beauty and marine life of Southwest Florida up-close! Our Five-Star guided eco-tours and rentals take you through Estero Bay and the Gulf of Mexico’s most incredible mangroves, fishing spots, and paddling routes!

The Ten Thousand Islands are a chain of islands and mangroves just south of Marco Island. Native Americans inhabited the islands for thousands of years, but are now uninhabited except for an amazing array of wildlife and untouched nature. We'll paddle and stop on different sized islands, and we'll find a boundless range of seashells waiting for us to show us their secrets - hopefully with some dolphins and manatees to keep us company!

All tours are lead by Mr. Beaches our tour PUP. Mr. Beaches has been paddling the Las Olas canals since he was less than a year old. Follow Mr. Beaches on Instagram @mrbeaches1

Our brilliant underwater lighting system lights up the water underneath as we paddle through the clear water. You can choose your favorite color or you can choose all colors with the strobing function. After a lesson on paddle technique and safety, you'll be off on this truly unique adventure on the water.

Take a paddle boarding adventure with a master naturalist along mangroves, gorgeous waterways, and be on the lookout for exciting marine life encounters. Since 2011, South Florida Paddle’s 5-star paddle boarding Eco Adventures take you through the gorgeous John d. MacArthur State Park mangrove areas on Singer Island, and along the beautiful waterways of Jupiter, Florida. Keep your eyes peeled for playful dolphins, a curious manatee, the gorgeous spotted eagle ray, or tiny horseshoe crabs. Our guides are FL natives and master naturalist ready to show you the unique ecosystems located in Palm Beach County. We offer guided SUP Eco Tours, Sunrise tours, Sunset tours, Glow tours & SUP rentals. Please make sure to bring your sense of adventure and enjoy the slow paced island time tour.

The Florida manatee is one of the most gentle underwater creatures and this encounter lets you get a closer look at them. Venture out from Crystal River in a kayak and search for these sea cows with your small group. Learn how to interact with the creatures through passive observation and then, when you’re ready, get in the water for your swim.

Discover Floridian wildlife and St. Petersburg on a 2-hour paddle board tour. No need to get your paddle board past TSA, as all equipment is convenient provided for you. Enjoy a basic rundown of paddle boarding before the tour begins.  Once you feel comfortable, follow your guide into the bayou and past the Historical Snell Isles. Enjoy narration about the local flora and fauna with stops at Bird Island and manatee hotspots.

See Miami from a new perspective with a guided tour on the clear water of Biscayne Bay. Meet your guide on Miami Beach and choose between a stand-up paddleboard, clear kayak, or double kayak for a scenic paddle through Biscayne Bay. Admire city skyline views and keep an eye out for dolphins or manatees. Paddle to Flagler Monument Island and then take a break for a snack and a swim.

Explore the natural beauty of Fort Lauderdale’s Island City during a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) tour. Glide through the mangroves, catch sight of marine wildlife, and enjoy unobstructed views of Wilton Manors from the water. Your SUP tour includes a paddleboard, safety equipment, and a brief training session. Plus, choose from morning or afternoon times to easily fit this activity into your schedule.

While on tour our guests will be with a local Floridian Tour Guide who will share with you the incomparable beauty of the Natural Florida Springs while giving you fascinating facts about the local wildlife and the history of the area. Most of our guest have never tried paddle boarding before so your tour guide has been trained to be a master instructor to teach people of all ages and skill levels.We also use the highest quality paddle boards in the entire world to make sure that all of our guests are at 100% comfort and stability so they can enjoy the tour itself without worrying about their balance. We also have one and two person kayaks available for those would like prefer to kayak. We have been offering tours in Florida for over 12 years so come find out first hand why we have been rated one of the top tour operators in the entire USA by the Travel Channel!