Miami: Nature & Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak

About this experience

Book Miami SUP and kayak tour tickets for a relaxed four-hour paddle through Biscayne Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway, with a guide, a swim stop and drinks included. The tour starts in North Miami with a short lesson in basic paddling skills, then heads out across the bay to a string of small spoil islands where you can look for birds, crabs, fish, iguanas, raccoons and, if you are lucky, dolphins. It is a calm way to see the natural side of Miami, away from the beaches and high-rises. What you do on the Biscayne Bay SUP and kayak tour Your guide starts by showing the group basic paddling skills, so you feel steady before you set off. From there you paddle out by stand-up paddleboard (SUP) or kayak to various spoil islands in Biscayne Bay. The pace is relaxed and the focus is on the natural surroundings rather than distance or speed, which makes this a good pick if you want time to look around and take photos. Keep an eye on the water and the shoreline for wading birds, crabs, fish, iguanas and raccoons, and watch for dolphins in the bay. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, but the islands give you plenty of chances to spot something. During the tour, the group takes a break to swim and enjoy a fresh fruit snack with a selection of drinks. After the break you paddle back to shore, finishing your journey through Miami's Intracoastal waters. What is included in your SUP or kayak ticket Your ticket includes the use of a SUP or kayak, a life vest, a guided paddle with a short skills lesson at the start, and snacks and drinks. Drinks include unlimited beer, hard seltzers and bottled water. In the United States you must be 21 or over to drink alcohol, so younger guests can stick to water. The tour is sold as one SUP or kayak experience rather than as separate SUP and kayak tickets. Meeting point, start time and practical tips The listed starting point is 10800 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33154. Follow the meeting instructions on your smartphone ticket, arrive about 15 minutes before your start time and show your ticket to the guide at the meeting point. The listed start time is 9:00 am and the tour lasts about 4 hours, with a maximum group size of 35. You will spend most of the tour on the water, so wear clothes you do not mind getting wet, plus swimwear if you plan to swim at the break. Bring sun protection, a hat and a towel, and keep your phone in a waterproof pouch if you want photos. This activity is not wheelchair accessible. Please note: these tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled, so check your date before you book. More water and nature tours in Miami If you enjoy wildlife from the water, pair this paddle with an Everglades National Park airboat tour to look for alligators in the wetlands. For a different view of the same bay, a Biscayne Bay sunset cruise shows off the Miami skyline from the water as the sun goes down. If you want more time in clear water, the Islamorada snorkel adventure and sandbar trip takes you down to the Florida Keys.

Highlights

• Guided 4-hour paddle by SUP or kayak through Biscayne Bay
• Visit spoil islands and paddle Miami's Intracoastal waters
• Look for birds, crabs, fish, iguanas, raccoons and maybe dolphins
• Swim stop with a fresh fruit snack
• Unlimited beer, hard seltzers and bottled water included
• Short paddling skills lesson from your guide before you set off

What is included

• SUP or kayak
• Life vest
• Guide with a basic paddling skills lesson
• Fresh fruit snack
• Drinks: unlimited beer, hard seltzers and bottled water

Not included

• Transport to and from the starting point

Before you go

The listed starting point is 10800 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33154. Follow the meeting instructions on your smartphone ticket. Arrive about 15 minutes before your start time and show your smartphone ticket to the guide. The tour lasts about 4 hours, with a maximum group size of 35. You must be 21 or over to drink alcohol. This activity is not wheelchair accessible. Bring swimwear, a towel and sun protection. These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.

Cancellation terms

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.