Fort Lauderdale · FORT LAUDERDALE KAYAK & PADDLEBOARD TOURS
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The calm-water side of Fort Lauderdale: mangrove tunnels, quiet canals, and the odd manatee. These kayak and paddleboard trips suit first-timers and regular paddlers both, and the notes below say which launch from the beach, which stay in flat water, how long you are out, and what each costs.
Kayak Fort Lauderdale’s Middle River and Intracoastal waterways. Easy two-hour paddle to Isles of Venice with wildlife views and included gear.
“Highly recommend this 2 hour kayak trip around some of the canals of Fort Lauderdale. Colin was knowledgeable, funny and helpful.”
Self-guided Fort Lauderdale kayak rental on calm waterways with mangroves, wildlife, and Millionaire Row views in about 1 hour.
“This was SO fun!! I took my sons, 15 and 12 years old, we all got individual kayaks and went for 1 hour. That was the perfect time for us. The tide was just coming in when we went at 4pm and we paddled against the tide on the way out so we could move with the tide on our way back (knowing we’d be more tired on the way back) and I’m so glad we did! It felt just like a lazy river ride on the way back in! So much to see and the water was pretty calm, even paddling against the tide. Highly recommend!”
Paddle Fort Lauderdale on flat, low-traffic waterways with gear, life jacket, and photos included. Self-paced, easy to learn, great value.
“I had great Time doing the paddle boarding!! It took me awhile for me to get it down of paddle boarding the first time!!!”
Paddle West Lake Park’s mangrove tunnels on a small-group kayak tour in Fort Lauderdale, with gear, a waterproof bag, and digital photos.
“Ariana made the trip very fun for everyone. She knowledgeable about wildlife, and plants. Highly recommend.”
Paddle the Riverside canals of Fort Lauderdale on a guided SUP tour with Mr. Beaches, beginner-friendly coaching, and photos afterward.
“Natasha and Mr Beaches are a staple of Fort Lauderdale, any couple would enjoy this tour. It’s very very relaxing, Sun, fun and good company:)”
Take a beginner-friendly Island City SUP paddle in Fort Lauderdale’s mangroves, with gear, a short lesson, and Wilton Manors views.
“Very experienced and knowledgeable guide. Would definitely recommend. Friendly. Professional. Great scenery.”
Kayak Fort Lauderdale’s Wilton Manors mangroves with a small guided group. Private feel, easy pace, and local nature spots.
“Friendly, kind and fun. A must do for everyone in Florida and a great tour guide. Going back for another tour.”
SUP and snorkel the reefs near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea with included gear, guide-taken photos, and a small-group pace.
“My guide Jason was excellent. Very helpful and pointed out many neat fish I would have easily missed. Gave a short lesson on The SUP before we went out. All round very good experience.”
Snorkel, kayak or paddleboard over Hollywood’s new artificial reefs with underwater sculptures, then unwind with drinks and fruit.
“This is a family business with husband/wife such a nice and accommodating couple. They provide drinks and a light snack after. Very very nice even got cupcakes for me and another participant birthday as a nice gesture(didn't ask them too).”
Paddleboard 90 minutes on Fort Lauderdale’s Las Olas canals with included gear and instruction, plus Millionaire Row views for $30.
“My second time paddle boarding. After a short lesson I was ready. The water was a little rough getting out to the channels but then it was a breeze. Lots of fun seeing the big yachts and it gave me a real workout.”
Paddle Fort Lauderdale’s New River by night with glow-stick boards, music, beers, and guided city-light stops, plus photos and dry bags.
“Instructor exhibited lots of patience and was encouraging. This was my first time paddleboating and I admit struggled.”
Paddleboard or kayak Fort Lauderdale’s Bonnet House mangroves with a guided tour, then explore gardens, orchids, and seashell exhibits.
“Courtney was a wonderful, charming tourguide - lots of stories about Florida, the history of the place, the culture - also responsive to the fact that I was doing a "vacation day" and we were able to dial back and not have too intense a kayaking day. Very nice!”
Paddle Fort Lauderdale’s Las Olas canals for 90 minutes with a starter lesson, stable single or tandem kayaks, and Millionaire Row views.
“Great time !!! Very helpful people. Nice boats, nice place. Would recomend to anyone. I nerver did this kinda of thing before and they made it very easy for me and my Girlfriend.”
Beginner SUP lesson in Fort Lauderdale with 1-on-1 coaching, a board matched to you, included safety gear, plus photos and videos.
“Great time, we were nervous about making it to standing position on the paddle board and was allowed to switch to kayaking after making it to the middle of the water....”
Paddle Fort Lauderdale’s Seven Isles canals, then get exclusive mangrove access near Bonnet House with wildlife, photos, and museums included.
“We had a great time. Fun trip with beautiful views. The staff was very helpful and patient, especially with the beginners. Shout out to January and Troy If you're a novice, you will end up very sore and half dead 😅”
