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Liquid Blue Outfitters offers guided pedal kayak tours in Sarasota, Florida, featuring easy-to-use pedal-drive kayaks that feel just like riding a bike. This hands-free design makes the tour comfortable, stable, and beginner-friendly, even for first-time kayakers.
Why travelers love this tour:
-Pedal kayaks: Perfect for all abilities
-Comfortable seating: Ideal for guests with mobility concerns
-Small groups: Max 8 guests for a relaxed tour
-Wildlife: Explore mangroves, sandbars, and Sarasota’s coastal waters
-Local guides: ACA Certified guides who prioritize fun and safety
Tandem pedal kayaks are available. Single kayaks can be adapted to accommodate a small child. Please call us before booking if you plan to bring children to ensure the best setup
All tours now launch from Bird Key Park in Sarasota, Florida.
We no longer launch from Ted Sperling Park, and pedal kayaks are not available there
Weather & conditions vary. we recommend contacting us prior to booking for latest updates
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Bird Key Park
Enjoy sandbar hopping and exploring marine habitats in Sarasota Bay
Lido Key
We will explore beautiful waterways in search of unique wildlife. We will also see the exquisite homes of Sarasota Bay.
Kayaks
Dry bags for phones, keys, wallet
Bottled water
Sunscreen
Hats/ Sunglasses
Clip-in seat to kayak for small child $10
140 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
P5268OBshannons,,Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Amazing experience! We will definitely be back!! The guide was funny and hands on. He had vast knowledge and made our experience memorable!
Curiosity38346977411,,Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
My sister and I had a wonderful time. Our tour guy, Sky, was excellent. Our guided tour lasted 3 hours. This tour uses pedal kayaks, which are excellent for tours like this. You are using leg muscles and not arm muscles, it is easier to turn and you sit higher in the kayak, so you don't get wet. We kayaked through narrow mangrove water trails. We saw manatees. We had cormorants follow us and catch fish around our kayaks. We highly recommend this guided kayak tour and Sky, our tour guide.
erinek,,Jul 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
The most epic adventure pedal kayaking with the family! I’d highly recommend this tour for families. Mine kids are 12 and 3 and Sky made sure we were all comfortable, safe and having fun. He was super knowledgeable and helped make this tour a wonderful epic adventure for this whole family. We will definitely recommend and be back!


Erine K,,Jul 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
I went with my family of four. My kids are 12 and three. Sky was amazing and helped make us feel very comfortable and went out of his way to take care of us during this trip.

ericgZ1945QF,,May 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
The guide was simply amazing- wonderful with kids, friendly, knowledgeable, and kept us safe while having a great time. Was able to find lots of wildlife too. I would recommend this group to everyone and will definitely return to their tour in future
Tile W,,May 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
I took this tour with my father and we couldn’t stop talking about it for the rest of our trip! Our guide was truly an expert naturalist, pointing out sights and species along the way while being so thoughtful and accommodating to our different ability levels. The pedal kayaks were super easy/intuitive, and allowed me to use binoculars and take photos too. Thank you SO much - we can’t recommend this experience enough!


Michelle B,,Apr 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Skye was an amazing tour guide, he is very knowledgeable and really wants to make sure you have a great experience. This was our first time on a paddle kayak and we found them to be really easy to use. We toured the mangroves, saw some manatees, dolphins and sea birds. We also learned quite a bit about the mangroves and the marine life that lives there. The tour is about 2 to 2.5 hours but it went by very quickly, I highly recommend this tour.
emdatwyler,,Mar 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Skye was an absolutely phenomenal tour guide! Incredibly knowledgeable about the local plants and animals. Excellent at instructing those of us who hadn’t been pedal kayaking before. I can’t say enough good things about this excursion! I would definitely do this again if I return to Sarasota. Thank you Skye for the awesome afternoon!
id100,,Nov 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Enjoyable tour with Skyler today the pedal kayaks were lovely. Great if you have an annoying shoulder injury or want to paddle and drink.

Corrinne P,,Sep 12, 2024
- Review from Viator
My husband and I are down from Ct, having never kayaked before we decided to try it!! It was a great experience and our guide Sky was awesome, very knowledgeable and friendly! I would definitely recommend this tour to others! Thanks Sky for a nice adventure out in the gulf! C Paparazzo
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