Florida Keys Tour: Mangrove and Ocean Adventure

Explore Tavernier Creek’s mangroves by kayak, encounter diverse wildlife, and learn from expert guide Jade on this unforgettable Florida Keys adventure.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 90311 Overseas Hwy - Upon reaching Tavernier Creek Kayak Tours, participants will receive essential safety instructions before embarking on their kayak adventure. Following the guide, they will paddle out of the canal towards the open sea.
  • Kalteux Key - Exiting the canal, Kalteux Key and the Atlantic Ocean will be visible to the right…
What's Included
  • Tour Guide (small group sizes)
  • Use of tandem, sit-on-top kayak
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Discover the enchantment of the Florida Keys on an exciting natural ocean and mangrove eco-tour. Set off on your kayak for an awe-inspiring journey through one of the world’s most unique and diverse ecosystems: Florida’s mangrove forests. As you navigate the forest’s peaceful tunnels and narrow waterways, you’ll uncover a shallow, secluded saltwater…

Location
90311 Overseas Hwy
Overseas Highway
You will find your tour guide at the docks of the small marina on the east side of the green building (opposite the Overseas Highway). You are in the right place when you see a sign above the check-in desk that says, "Tavernier Creek Kayak Tours."
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Dawn_p
Apr 11, 2026
Guides are very nice and... - Guides are very nice and helpful. Tour accommodated all skill levels. Fun excursion and great way to see the Key diverse ecosystem.
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Bonnie
Apr 7, 2026
Very unique Florida experience. Would highly recommend. We had a great time! - Lily was a fantastic guide with tons of energy and fun personality. We saw things that can only be viewed from the water.
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Still_i
Apr 6, 2026
The Best!!! - Excellent adventure that we booked last minute. Lily was great at explaining the wildlife and area. Was also fun as two of the guides are from our home state of Idaho. Best part personally for me was the encounter of a dolphin in the wild while paddling out of the marina!
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Erin
Apr 3, 2026
Knowledgeable, friendly and fun! - It was a wonderful, personal, exciting adventure! Our guide gave knowledgeable information, and offered to pull anyone who got tired. We’d definitely do it again.
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Tracie_r
Apr 1, 2026
Great experience - We had an amazing time navigating through the mangrove forest. Our guide. Lily , was very knowledgeable.
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Amy_s
Apr 1, 2026
Our family loved the kayak tour and our guide was great. Highly recommend. - The mangroves were fantastic. We booked this at the last minute after our snorkeling was canceled. My teenage kids loved the experience.
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731brittanic
Mar 31, 2026
Unforgettable Mangrove Kayak Tour with an Amazing Guide - We had an incredible experience with Tavernier Creek Kayak Tours and would absolutely do it again! Our guide, Jade, was outstanding from start to finish. Within minutes of getting on the water, we saw a manatee swimming right beneath us, which was such a memorable way to begin the tour. Throughout the trip, Jade shared so many interesting and informative details about the mangroves, marine life, and the unique ecosystem of the Keys, which made the experience both fun and educational. One of the highlights for us was how thoughtful and accommodating he was, especially with our 10-year-old son. When he started to get tired, Jade helped by connecting his kayak and kept him engaged by answering all of his questions about the wildlife and habitats. That level of care really stood out. The tour lasted about three hours and took us through beautiful mangrove tunnels into a stunning lagoon and back. The scenery was breathtaking the entire time, and we even had the chance to stop and swim. We also loved that this tour went further into the mangroves than others we considered, which made it feel like a more complete experience. If you are planning a kayaking trip in the Keys, this is the one to book. Highly recommend!
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Brian_d
Mar 28, 2026
Great!! Highly recommend. - Great time and the kayaking was perfect. Leader was knowledge and friendly. Truly a wonderful experience. Highly recommend for the smaller atmosphere making it much more personable.
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Q8810wzchristineb
Mar 27, 2026
Great tour - Trip was so much fun. Jade was an excellent, knowledgeable tour guide who know the area very well. Amazing how beautiful and peaceful the route that Jade took us
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Luv2gogogo
Mar 12, 2026
A must do in the Keys! Jade was fantastic! Don't miss the amazing mangrove tunnels! - Excellent sunrise tour through the mangrove tunnels! Truly a highlight of our trip! Jade was very informational and pointed out so many types of egrets, colorful sponges, mangrove crabs, manatee, and jellyfish. He was kind, fun, and so helpful. Our whole family loved the trip - young and old. There are bathrooms where you board and they have a great deck with a kayak stabilizer which is great for us older folks who are less steady. Jade was fantastic to help and gave us waters for our tour. Truly one of my favorite things on our trip! Would absolutely recommend and do again! Thanks, Jade!
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From $65
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).