At a glance
- Price
- From $80 per person (checked 8 Oct 2026)
- Length
- 2 hours
- Rating
- 4.9 out of 5 from 71 reviews on Viator
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Type
- Nature & wildlife, Water sports
- Manatee season: November to April
- Includes: kayak or paddleboard, instruction, life jacket and dry bag
- Out of season: dolphins, eagle rays and herons are common
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If you're in Miami between November and April, this is one of the best chances to see manatees in the wild. A licensed guide takes you by kayak or paddleboard onto Lamar Lake on Virginia Key, which the operator calls Miami's top manatee spot in season. The rest of the year, dolphins, spotted eagle rays and herons are common sightings.
Good to know
You get paddling instruction, a safety briefing, a life jacket and a waterproof bag for your phone and keys. Rated 4.9 from about 70 reviews.
Included
- Paddle board or kayak rental, paddles, US Coast Guard approved life jackets, and a waterproof bag for your phone/wallet/car keys
- Paddle instruction and safety briefing
- Licensed tour guide
Questions
When is manatee season in Miami?
The operator's manatee season on Lamar Lake runs from November to April.
Do I need paddling experience?
No, instruction and a safety briefing are included.
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