At a glance
- Price
- From $80 per person (checked 8 Oct 2026)
- Length
- 2 hours
- Rating
- 4.9 out of 5 from 2,387 reviews on Viator
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Type
- Day trips, Nature & wildlife
- Where: backcountry mangrove creeks, the quiet side of Key West
- Pace: relaxed, suitable for beginners
- Bring: your own water (sold on site) and a dry bag (rentable)
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The quiet side of Key West. With a local guide you paddle at an easy pace through shallow, calm backcountry water, sometimes only inches deep, and wind through mangrove creeks while learning how the Keys formed and what lives there.
Good to know
It's suitable for beginners. Bottled water is sold, not included, so bring your own, and dry bags can be rented. With a 4.9 average from more than 2,300 reviews, it's one of the most reliable outdoor tours in Key West.
Itinerary
Glide through the winding mangrove creeks and paddle through inches o…
Glide through the winding mangrove creeks and paddle through inches of water, where you can easily view and learn about the geological structure of the Keys along with its inhabitants, all from the comfort of your kayak. All guests must know how to swim. Single and double kayaks available. book number of people, not number of kayaks
Included
- Quiet side of Key West
- Local Guide
Not included
- Bottled water available for sale
- Dry bags available for rent
- Gratuities
Questions
Is the Key West mangrove kayak tour good for beginners?
Yes, it's a slow-paced paddle in calm, shallow water.
Is water included on the kayak tour?
No, bottled water is available to buy. Bring your own.
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