As a resident, I decided to take advantage of some of our local attractions. I scheduled a Friday morning Kayak adventure and had an amazing time! Scott and Karissa did all of the work, their instructions were great (I was a first timer!), and they lead us on... read moreAs a resident, I decided to take advantage of some of our local attractions. I scheduled a Friday morning Kayak adventure and had an amazing time! Scott and Karissa did all of the work, their instructions were great (I was a first timer!), and they lead us on a fantastic tour. I really cannot recommend this enough and I will definitely do it again! read less

Support small local family businesses! Island Kayak Adventures is a great tour experience. No need to have any kayaking experience they make it so easy for you to learn. You'll learn some fun facts about the area and mangroves. Plus a great cool down swim on a beautiful beach. When... read moreSupport small local family businesses! Island Kayak Adventures is a great tour experience. No need to have any kayaking experience they make it so easy for you to learn. You'll learn some fun facts about the area and mangroves. Plus a great cool down swim on a beautiful beach. When we go back this will always be on our list to do. read less

My hubby and I had our first ever kayaking trip!! (Something I’d been wanting to try for a while) We went down to Tierra Verde and met Scott and Karissa!

They were excellent guides! We had a BLAST! They took us around the preserve and showed us all... read moreMy hubby and I had our first ever kayaking trip!! (Something I’d been wanting to try for a while) We went down to Tierra Verde and met Scott and Karissa!

They were excellent guides! We had a BLAST! They took us around the preserve and showed us all kinds of native wildlife!

When we got to shell key island… it was amazing! People were camping out there!

My hubby found an AMAZING conch shell…. It’s huge and uninhabited!! He went wading way out in the water searching for shells instead of along the island like everyone else 😂 While on the island, we saw hermit crabs 🐚 , starfish, sand dollars, sea urchin, blue crabs 🦀 and many other creatures!

We also saw DOLPHINS 🐬 !!! At one point they were right in front of our kayak!!

Thanks again Scott and Karissa you both were excellent and we can’t wait to come back!! read less

Went on an awesome tour with Scott and Carissa!

Scott had a wealth of knowledge of the area and it's history. He had a lot to share about the area and the wildlife.

We got to see beautiful views, many different types of birds, different land features, various plants, and dolphins! The... read moreWent on an awesome tour with Scott and Carissa!

Scott had a wealth of knowledge of the area and it's history. He had a lot to share about the area and the wildlife.

We got to see beautiful views, many different types of birds, different land features, various plants, and dolphins! The dolphins swam around our kayaks for a good 10+ minutes.

Overall the trip was a blast and I would definitely go again.

Sunglasses and sunscreen were an absolute must! Bringing snacks along was helpful too! read less

Scott and Carissa were fabulous. I’ve taken a few different tours over the years, and this was by far the best! Scott was so informative and kind. My friends and I received a history lesson, environmental lesson, besides being in the best waters and location ever. The whole experience from... read moreScott and Carissa were fabulous. I’ve taken a few different tours over the years, and this was by far the best! Scott was so informative and kind. My friends and I received a history lesson, environmental lesson, besides being in the best waters and location ever. The whole experience from booking to final docking, was smooth and easy. You can tell this is their passion, and not just for business! They are community minded and involved with the environmental protection of the area, so we all get to continually enjoy this beautiful setting. I highly recommend them for all ages and all events! Beyond accommodating and knowledgeable! read less

This was easily the best $28 a piece we spent on our trip to Treasure Island. We love kayaking and meandering through the mangrove tunnels was awesome. We saw dolphins less than 5 minutes into the trip so close I could have touched it with my paddle. ... read moreThis was easily the best $28 a piece we spent on our trip to Treasure Island. We love kayaking and meandering through the mangrove tunnels was awesome. We saw dolphins less than 5 minutes into the trip so close I could have touched it with my paddle. Scott was great and very knowledgeable. We had some beginners in our group tour so it was nice that they use 2 guides so it allowed us more experienced kayakers to move along a little faster. read less

We completed the 50/50 Shell Key tour today with Steve and it was incredible!! We saw a pod of dolphins within the first few minutes of leaving the shore, marveled at the mangrove tunnels and enjoyed a refreshing dip in the ocean at the Shell
key beach while hunting for... read moreWe completed the 50/50 Shell Key tour today with Steve and it was incredible!! We saw a pod of dolphins within the first few minutes of leaving the shore, marveled at the mangrove tunnels and enjoyed a refreshing dip in the ocean at the Shell
key beach while hunting for shells. Steve is so professional and knowledgeable on the area. He was awesome with my two sons and my husband as I as it was our first time kayaking. We absolutely love this tour and would
Highly recommend it! If considering, make sure you book Steve and Island Kayaks. He’s been kayaking this area for 30+ years and provides the best tours by offering small groups, 2 guides and tons of information as you cruise along read less

This is a MUST DO! If you are considering a kayak experience - this is the one! I am a Floridian and appreciate the local knowledge and history that Scott brings to the experience. He knows the area, its history and even the water birds (he’s named them) that... read moreThis is a MUST DO! If you are considering a kayak experience - this is the one! I am a Floridian and appreciate the local knowledge and history that Scott brings to the experience. He knows the area, its history and even the water birds (he’s named them) that swam around our kayaks and oars and caught little fish that they (birds) showed off to us (funny and amazing!). It was great fun and suitable for all ages and experiences levels. The canopied mangroves were incredible – my first experience and of course everyone loved the shelling and swimming where you get to play for about an hour! The whole trip was like Disney entertainment – but real and we were in the show!!! Karissa was an important part of the whole experience as well – because as Scott would lead for the faster paddlers, she followed at the back to stay with the slower paddlers to ensure the safety from the rear. I will be back and will recommend to all my friends!!! read less

Scott and his wife are the best! My wife Diana and I have been several times and will continue to go back to them. Great personalities and very knowledgeable. Beautiful scenery is hard to match anywhere! We are so thankful that we have met this wonderful... read moreScott and his wife are the best! My wife Diana and I have been several times and will continue to go back to them. Great personalities and very knowledgeable. Beautiful scenery is hard to match anywhere! We are so thankful that we have met this wonderful couple! We encourage you to check them out! You will not regret it! read less

I can’t articulate enough how much I recommend this experience!! Scott and Karissa were phenomenal and made the experience that much more meaningful. Only my second time kayaking and nervous of the water but they made me feel secure. The mangroves were adventurous!!! We even saw dolphins on the beach.... read moreI can’t articulate enough how much I recommend this experience!! Scott and Karissa were phenomenal and made the experience that much more meaningful. Only my second time kayaking and nervous of the water but they made me feel secure. The mangroves were adventurous!!! We even saw dolphins on the beach. The stop off at the beach was a nice unexpected surprise. I feel I found a gem locally and wait to go back!!! read less

Great time! The sea shell preserve was great! Would recommend.

Wow..what a day we had today with Islandkayaktours.com it was amazing. I planned this trip as a surprise to my sister who is getting married soon, us 3 sisters and my daughter headed out on the three hour tour..lol so much fun, it was a tough start for me... read moreWow..what a day we had today with Islandkayaktours.com it was amazing. I planned this trip as a surprise to my sister who is getting married soon, us 3 sisters and my daughter headed out on the three hour tour..lol so much fun, it was a tough start for me and a really tougher ending due to some strong paddling into the wind, but we had so much help from the crew Scott and Thia. Scott is full of information about the mangroves, the birds and the surroundings. Thai stuck by us in the beginning when we had a rough time getting in a grove, then at the end, he offered to tow us with a rope, but we didn't want the sham, we might have been last but we did it on our own. Please check this adventure out you wont be sorry. I only wish I could give 10 stars.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 read less

We had such an wonderful time kayaking with Scott, Karissa and Thai. They were informative and knew an impressive amount of knowledge on the surrounding area and wild life. They were friendly, personable, and everything you look for in a guide. Our highlight was definitely how thoughtful... read moreWe had such an wonderful time kayaking with Scott, Karissa and Thai. They were informative and knew an impressive amount of knowledge on the surrounding area and wild life. They were friendly, personable, and everything you look for in a guide. Our highlight was definitely how thoughtful they were. We went with my 7 year old who was only interested in swimming when we got to Shell Key. When we came back from swimming, our wonderful guides had left multiple sand dollars for my daughter. That totally made her day! I’d absolutely recommend island Kayak Adventures! 👍🏼 read less

i have done kayaking in the past, but my first time with a tour guide, Scott his wife and son where excellent, my girlfriend loved it, they make the trip fun and engaging, it is a must to go recommended. For first timers i think is great.

Definitely the most fun, cost effective and well organized kayak tour I’ve been on. This husband, wife and son trio make up for a rockstar team. With their help we were able to navigate through tricky mangroves and experience a private beach on this amazing tour!