Miami Manatee Paddle Tour

    A two-hour guided kayak or paddleboard outing in the Lamar Lake lagoon, Biscayne Bay or the coast, depending on conditions.

    Kayak & Paddleboard
    PADL operator rating on Google: 4.7 out of 5, 214 reviews (via FareHarbor)
    2 HoursKey Biscayne, Miami
    Two kayakers in a green lagoon with manatees beneath the surfaceA group of kayakers raising paddles with the Miami skyline behindKayakers paddling on calm bay water near mangrovesTwo kayakers in a turquoise kayak above a manateeA smiling kayaker in a life vest holding a seashell
    A group of kayakers raising paddles with the Miami skyline behind
    Kayakers paddling on calm bay water near mangroves
    Two kayakers in a turquoise kayak above a manatee
    A smiling kayaker in a life vest holding a seashell

    Features

    2 Hours

    Duration

    Key Biscayne, Miami

    Departure area

    Overview

    A two-hour guided paddle by kayak or stand-up paddleboard with an instructor, in the lagoon at Lamar Lake, Biscayne Bay or along the coast depending on conditions. Manatees and other wildlife may be seen but are never guaranteed. Ages 2 and up.

    Highlights

    • Guide and paddling instruction
    • Lagoon, bay or coastal route depending on conditions
    • Single kayak, double kayak or paddleboard
    • Chance to see manatees; never guaranteed

    What's Included

    • Kayak or paddleboard and paddle
    • Life vest
    • Dry bag for phone and keys
    • Guide/instructor

    What's Not Included

    • Water, sunscreen and waterproof shoes (bring your own)

    Check-in Details

    Meeting and check-in information below reflects the listing. Reconfirm the exact address, time and transfer coverage with the operator in your selected booking confirmation.

    • Meeting point: 3801 Arthur Lamb Jr. Road, Miami, FL 33149. This is not a Rickenbacker Causeway address.
    • Reschedule through your confirmation email.

    Disclaimers

    • • Starting prices: single kayak $80 (1 person, 275 lb capacity), SUP $80 (300 lb capacity), double kayak $160 (2 people, 484 lb capacity).
    • • Wildlife sightings, including manatees, are never guaranteed.
    • • Full refund with 48 hours’ notice; full refund if the operator cancels for weather.
    • • The rating shown is the operator’s Google rating, not a rating for this specific tour.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Answers summarize the listed experience, not live availability or a guarantee of current policies. Confirm inclusions, restrictions and cancellation terms in the selected FareHarbor booking.

    Will I see manatees?

    Possibly, but wildlife is never guaranteed.

    Where do we meet?

    3801 Arthur Lamb Jr. Road, Miami, FL 33149 — not a Rickenbacker Causeway address.

    Is the price per person?

    Single kayaks and SUPs start at $80 each; a double kayak for two starts at $160.

    Is this the right tour for your trip?

    Choose a single kayak, double kayak or SUP and check the weight capacities. Wildlife is never guaranteed; the 48-hour notice rule applies for refunds.

    Pick the right craft for the paddle

    This two-hour guided paddle offers single kayaks, double kayaks and paddleboards with different weight capacities. Manatees are possible but never guaranteed, and refunds need 48 hours’ notice.

    Questions for the operator before payment

    • Which craft and weight capacity suits each person?
    • Can you give 48 hours’ notice if plans change?

    Booking and operator information

    Operator shown on the linked FareHarbor listing: PADL.

    Best Miami Tours helps you discover tours and is not the operator of this activity. FareHarbor processes the booking for the independent provider. Confirm the operator name, exact meeting point, requirements, inclusions and cancellation conditions before payment.

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    $80per single kayak or SUP
    PADL operator rating on Google: 4.7 out of 5, 214 reviews (via FareHarbor)
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    Duration2 Hours
    LocationKey Biscayne, Miami

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    What to expect

    2 Hours

    Duration

    Key Biscayne, Miami

    Departure area

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    Operator: PADL · 4.7/5 · 214 reviews

    Source: Google · FareHarbor · Oct 2026