KEY WEST · FLORIDA KEYS
Key West’s best days on the water.
The 15 most popular canoes & kayaks in Key West. What each trip costs, how long it runs, and who takes you out.
Paddle Key West mangrove creeks on a calm, guided 2-hour eco tour with wildlife spotting, cool geology stories, and small groups.
Most Popular“This was a great excursion while visiting KW. Plan to go barefoot or wear flip flops. Wear lots of sunscreen. If it’s over 85 degrees out I wouldn’t do it ! 70 degrees was perfect (and hot actually). I didn’t bring a cell in kayak but could have (and wished I had). Put it in…”
Half-day Key West sailing with mangrove kayaking and snorkeling in protected waters, with wetsuits, drinks, snacks, and a sunset option.
“This is well worth the $125 cost! The crew could not have been nicer or more accommodating! I was worried that it would be too cold to snorkel but there were wetsuits available for use. I had never been snorkeling before but it didn’t matter because the crew was very patient with you. My husband…”
A full-day Key West sailing, snorkeling, and kayaking trip to the wildlife refuge, with lunch and unlimited drinks included.
“Loved the crew! We were canceled from the original full day charter. But at the last minute we were added to a half day. Micah and Katie were very helpful”
Guided clear kayak eco-tour near Key West: 2 hours in Sugarloaf Key mangroves with close-up wildlife under your own kayak.
“Fun day on water and through Mangroves. Heidi was an excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable on area.”
Kayak or paddle the Florida Keys from a custom catamaran, learn about mangroves, then relax on a remote sandbar with lunch.
“It was pouring and lightning the morning of and we emailed to check to see if it was canceled and they told us no! 10 mins later we arrived soaked to the bone for them to laugh and say it was canceled due to the storm.”
Kayak mangroves, snorkel the reef, and relax at Jewfish Basin sandbar with lunch and unlimited drinks on a 5-hour Key West charter.
“Best day so far. Kayak trip was awesome BUT the sandbar was even better. Crystal clear water and drinks and fun in the sun. Josie, Cannon and Capt. Chuck were the Best!”
Kayak mangroves, cruise toward Key West’s marine sanctuary, then relax on a secluded sandbar with lunch and unlimited drinks included.
Key West kayak, snorkel, and morning sail through mangroves and reefs with Honest Eco. Small groups, organic snacks, wildlife sightings.
“Well run operation you will do some snorkeling and it will be guided and you will do some kayaking which will be guided. They offer water and very light snacks if you have children and they get hungry a lot please bring food for them or pack a lunch and they can put it in…”
2-hour Key West mangrove kayak from Cow Key Marina through tunnel waters. Spot manatees, nurse sharks, jellyfish with a guide.
Paddle Key West’s mangrove tunnels on a self-guided 2-hour kayak rental, with maps, gear, and wildlife viewing near Stock Island.
“Very cool experience and extremely nice staff. Not very demanding. Delicious food in the neighboring restaurant. Highly recommended.”
Paddle LED-lit clear kayaks through Key West mangroves at night, spot sea life in the dark, and learn from a small local guide team.
“There is no way resemble the bioluminescent bays elsewhere in the world. The Marine life was terrible and the kayaking was no fun either.”
Key West eco-sail: double-masted schooner with kayaking and snorkeling, plus lunch, snacks, and wine. Small group, 5 hours.
“Highly recommend. Great value. Lunch was fun. Activities at easy level. Scenery wonderful. Staff couldn't be nicer.”
A 4.5-hour Key West sail, kayak, and snorkel morning with mangrove paddling, snorkeling gear, snacks, and drinks for up to 20.
“Nice staff and boat and fun kayaking. Snorkeling was very disappointing. Would be better to stick with kayaking and sailing and make it shorter and less expensive”
Glow-lit tandem kayaking in Key West after dark with LED lights, clear hulls, and wildlife viewing. Self-guided 45 minutes for $70.
“Seems this adventure was created by someone stoned & thought “wow wouldn’t it be cool to go kayaking at night with glow lights!? Let’s send people out without any guides into the night. Good luck finding cool stuff…”
Private Key West sandbar and paddle from Stock Island: calm mangrove creeks, your own kayak or paddleboard time, and relaxed sandbar cruising.
“Totally worth every penny. Heather catered to us completely even down to the music we listened to. This was a laid back great day and we even brought our dog ruby and she had a blast.”
Every way to get out on the water, and every reason to stay for the sunset.
