Rookery Bay Kayak Adventure – Mangroves, Wildlife & Photos
Overview
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2 hours
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Join our Eco Kayak Tour led by our fun herpetologist guide who will keep you entertained during the entire tour! This tour is designed for kids and adults, and we welcome all skill levels, from beginner to advanced kayakers! You will be guided on a two hour tour through the mangrove tunnels where the guide will share important information about the local ecosystem and history of the area. While paddling through the peaceful serene waters that make The Rookery Bay and the Ten Thousand Islands ecosystem, you will encounter different species of birds and small creatures that live in this pristine subtropical mangrove forest estuary. Rookery Bay National Estuarine Reserve represents one of the few remaining undisturbed mangrove estuaries in North America.
At the end fo your tour you will receive the pictures that guide will take during the tour!
This tour allows guests 4 years of age and up.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age of 4 years old. Parent or older sibling (age 15+) will need to accompany child on kayak
Please note that a ticket must be purchased for every individual in your party, this includes children
Must bring water and snacks as there is no concession available at the park.
Not recommended for guests with recent surgeries
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Capri Paddlecraft Park
Paddle through mangrove tunnels, see local wildlife such as birds, sea creatures, dolphins and manatees.
What‘s Included
Life preservers, paddles, dry bags
Photos of your tour
Paddling instructions and safety briefing
Biologists and Florida Naturalists Guides
Parking Fee of $10
There is no concession at the park, so you must bring your own water and food. A small cooler fits on the kayaks.
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Rookery Bay Kayak Adventure – Mangroves, Wildlife & Photos
Reviews
328 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great excursion!
lindafB7822IK,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dylan was the GREATEST guide. He was very knowledgeable and passionate about the everything we saw on the trip. Absolutely recommend the tour AND the tour guide.
Excellent kayaking experience!
JLynn2514,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I highly recommend this excursion (Florida Adventure and Rentals, Marco Island) and Dylan! The kayaking was wonderful and our guide, Dylan, was exceptional. The water was so clear in most places we could see the sandy bottom and creatures that live there. Dylan was an amazing guide! He is funny, kind, and highly knowledgeable about the natural world-he also works for an aquarium. I enjoyed his stories and fascinating facts about mangroves and dolphins, conches and crocodiles and more! I loved walking around barefoot on the sandbar in the middle of the water while Dylan talked about the history of the area and more fun facts about what we were seeing. Dylan's tour was a highlight of our trip! He also took the time to send us recommendations for hiking nearby and we are so grateful because we loved those too! If you've never kayaked or have young children rest assured this is beginner friendly- the water is not deep and the kayaking is very easy and safe. There were kids from about age 10 -young adults in our group and they seemed to be enjoying this too! so I recommend this for all ages!
Great experience!
Y1132TQsusann,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our trip was wonderful! Our guide, Dillon, was friendly and knowledgeable! Throughout our tour, he shared his knowledge and love for the wildlife in Rookery Bay! We saw dolphins, osprey, herons, various sea snails, and more!!!
Kayaking on the Gulf
Sean H,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Dylan was just an amazing dude! He was very knowledgeable, funny, witty and knew everyone’s names all the time
Awesome kayaking trip in Marco Island
brianfY2799PN,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We attended a 2 hour kayaking tour and it exceeded our expectations! Our tour guide Dylan was organized and the tour left on time. The size of the group was small (8 total) which made it easy to stay together during the tour. The bay is appropriate for novice kayakers and those with experience. Dylan was extremely knowledgeable on the history of Rookery Bay and its ecosystem and has a passion for his job. In fact, the tour stayed out longer than the two hours and Dylan showed us some additional trails. We would highly recommend the tour and Dylan as the guide. It was a fun way to spend a Saturday.
Wonderful
R5395OWbeths,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our family of 4 took the 2 hour Rookery Bay Kayak Tour. It was wonderful. Very relaxing and low stress. We had a beautiful day and were able to see some Florida wildlife we would never normally see. Dylan was our guide and he was spectacular. Very knowledgeable, patient, helpful and shared such great facts about this area. I highly recommend this tour.
Great kayak experience
U2054BItricias,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun kayak tour 9f the mangroves. Dylan was a great guide with lots of interesting insight about the ecosystem and area. He showed many critters, conch, and other fun things to see and touch. We saw dolphins and many birds. The day was beautiful and fun to take in Florida nature. Thanks!
Fun and informative
themctiguefamily,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great kayaking tour with Dylan! He was accommodating and knowledgeable and made the trip very fun! Dylan’s love of the area dined through. Would highly recommend this company!
An Excellent Experience
CDEevents,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent experience on the Marco Island kayak tour! Dylan was an amazing guide—extremely knowledgeable, fun, and encouraging throughout the entire trip. He shared so much insight about the local ecosystem, and we saw an incredible variety of wildlife, including lots of birds and snails ranging from tiny periwinkles to giant conch. Dylan made the tour engaging for everyone, and his enthusiasm really elevated the experience. Highly recommend this tour and especially Dylan as a guide!
Amazing kayaking with a great guide
Sstagnit,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience with Dylan as our guide. The group was small (4 people) and as a result we were able to stop and see many aquatic species. The highlight of the tour was when we were able to get out on a sand bar and look for things on our own. We have been in a number of kayak outings and this was the first time we had experienced that.
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