Swap the busy streets and crowded beaches of Miami for the city's calmer, natural side. This small-group paddle board tour takes you through natural canals and mangroves to a secluded island. As you paddle, you can spot birds, fish, crabs and perhaps even manatees.

Paddle board tour: Explore the natural side of Miami
Spot wildlife as you paddle through Miami's mangroves
Small-group tour, maximum 10 people: A more personal experience
Suitable for all levels of experience, even first-time paddles

What's Included

Bottled water
Life jackets
Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

3805 NE 163rd St, North Miami Beach, FL 33160, USA
Parking lot of the meeting location

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Wendy_G

Super fun, great way to get out on the water and experience the mangroves! Vanessa is a wonderful tour guide

Reviews

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Something is worth to try

Xiangyan_F, Apr 2024

One of the best experiences while I was traveling in Miami. Even I don’t know how to swim, but I was fine to do this with support from Vanessa and Hector.

First time paddleboarding

Alex_B, Apr 2024

I enjoyed meeting new people and had a great time. Standing up for the first time was a little shaky, but after a couple minutes I was fine. Highly recommend this

Best Sunday Fun-day date idea!!!

Rebekah_H, Mar 2024

I booked this experience as a surprise, date activity for my boyfriend and I. We both absolutely loved that it was a perfect combination of nature, outdoor activity and exercise, connection to a fun group, and experiencing the mangroves and weekend water culture in the Miami area! Vanessa and her husband were fantastic guides, always caring for our needs, safety, and fun! There were challenges in the group going before ours that delayed our start time and made communication difficult for our guides. Regardless, they kept the energy and playfulness buoyant and our group bonded in a deeper way! Definitely recommend Venessa as your guide for the best Sunday Fun-Day paddle board excursion!!!!!

So fun

Keeshan_C, Mar 2024

We would leave more stars than 5 if it were an option. We had a blast! I would recommend anyone to do this 😁

It is a really fun trip!...

Yifan_G, Jan 2024

It is a really fun trip! I had lots of fun with my friends. Highly recommended to people! The tour guide is knowledgeable and helpful.

Amazing!

Maria_L, Apr 2023

Vanessa was amazing! Such a fun experience, relaxing, beautiful scenery, and wildlife! Would definitely recommend to anyone who enjoys water activities!

Fun and unique experience!

Kassandra_B, Mar 2023

Amazing trip! The mangroves are beautiful and Vanessa did an amazing job pointing out wildlife along the way. Even with the increased activity of spring break, she was able to get a raccoon to come out. You can tell these animals love her! She did a fantastic job and is such a warm person! I’ll definitely be back when it isn’t spring break (Although still a great experience so don’t let that deter you) and I’ll also make sure to leave my phone behind. Vanessa did such a great job capturing the trip and sharing photos.

Great day on the water!

David_S, Mar 2023

Was a great tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and took a look of photos of our excursion . Would recommend taking this tour.

Fun on a SUP

Stephanie_S, Mar 2023

What a treat getting out on a SUP in the mangroves - great host, super friendly, knowable about the plants and wildlife. Easy, relaxed, and fun experience. Swimming off Raccoon Island was perfect after socializing with the natives (friendly raccoons). So glad I decided to give this adventure a go on my last day visiting in Miami. Worth it!!!

Super fun

Madisan_F, Feb 2023

It was super fun! Instructor was very helpful and taught us how to paddle board beforehand! Great experience!

Amazing!!!

Laura_G, Feb 2023

She was amazing and patient! Would love to go with her again next time! She taught us alot about the island we visited and took several pictures for us to have!

Don’t hesitate to do this tour!

Emily_K, Dec 2022

We had such a great time on this tour, even better than we expected! Our guide made us feel welcome and safe as many of us were first time paddle boarders. Paddling through the mangroves was peaceful. Unfortunately we didn’t see any manatees but we went to raccoon island, which was the highlight of the tour for us! We saw many raccoons and fed them, which was a unique and unexpected experience.

The Stand Up Paddling was...

Xiaodong_L, Dec 2022

The Stand Up Paddling was fun. The operator was very friendly and helpful. She’s taking a lot of photos and fulfilling requests by others. However, the launching place was somewhat unexpected and I wish could see more wild lives too.

Great experience!

Ryan_J, Aug 2022

Tour Guide Vanessa was great! Very knowledgeable and had a great attitude! Explored an island and got to see iguanas and other wildlife.

Five enthusiastic stars!

Teresita_T, Jul 2022

Our guide was wonderful, knowledgeable, and patient with her instruction. I had never been on a paddle board before and the guide assisted perfectly. I highly recommend this laidback, beautiful paddle boarding experience.

Amazing paddle experience hosted by Vanessa

Amanda_B, Jun 2022

Such a cool experience going through the mangroves on paddleboards! We boarded through the bay to an island with raccoons (although we didn’t see any) and enjoyed a beverage and a dip on the island. Then went back to more mangroves. Vanessa was a great host, and took lots of photos. She also pointed out several fish, crabs and gave a bit of history on things. It was relaxing, rewarding and enlightening. Highly recommend!

Great experience!

Elsie_S, Jun 2022

Vanessa was a super awesome host! Good view, easy for anyone. Overall great experience! Highly recommended!

Definitely a good trip

Rongze_Y, Jun 2022

We really enjoy the trip. Paddling is so interesting and you can see beautiful sceneries on the sea. The only pity is that we didn’t see much creatures but it’s still a good trip. Vanessa helps to take a lot of photos for us and she is very helpful during the trip.

Great time, I was nervous...

Darryl_N, May 2022

Great time, I was nervous because it was my 1st time, but I did ok and didn't fall off, lol. Our instructor Vanessa did a good job also.

I would recommend!

Lani_C, May 2022

She was so sweet and it was really fun at the end going through the dense mangrove! I would recommend if looking for a quick paddleboard trip!