Overview
This is our "get your feet wet kayak tour." Almost all other Naples and Marco Island Tour companies offer this route. The main difference will be our certified year-round Adventure Paddle Tours guides and our pledge as a 1% for the Planet Member. Adventure Paddle Tours is a true Eco-tour company, providing safe and entertaining tours while also giving back to the local wildlife refuges and conservation areas. We are not a pop-up kayak outfitter like so many other recently new outfits. If you are looking for something more unique with a higher chance to spot wildlife check out our number one selling Manatees and Mangroves tour.
What's Included
- Dry Bag
- Top of the line Fiberglass Paddle
- HD Photos
- Kayak Specific Life Jacket
- Native Ultimate FX Kayak
- ACA Certified Kayak Guide (Your guide will make or break the tour)
- Gratuity (20% Recommended)
- Private transportation
Meeting Location
Shell Island Road
Naples, FL 34113, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Our closest tour to Marco Island and Naples makes this an excellent option for guests short on time or for those not quite ready for the full Everglades experience offered through our number-one selling Manatees and Mangroves tour. This tour launches from a small watercraft boat ramp at the end of Shell Island Rd. Guests will first experience a short but detailed safety talk and paddle lesson from our certified kayak guides. Once completed, we will paddle through a small and protected bay, giving guests ample time to find their rhythm while getting to know each other in the group. When exiting this bay, you should immediately be on the lookout for dolphins, waterfowl, and sometimes manatees, as this stretch can be a hotspot for wildlife. From here, you may paddle east or west depending on wind and current, and at any moment, guests might enjoy an unscripted natural history discussion ranging from dolphins to Native Americans. These discussions are often dictated by what might be encountered throughout the tour. We consider this tour our introduction to kayaking and our native ecosystems. This tour will travel around three miles weaving in and out of Bays and small mangrove tunnels.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions
(12)Q: Are there any weight restrictions for kayaking?
A: The maximum weight capacity for kayaking is 340 lbs / 154 kg. Read more Nov 2021
Cancellation Policy
Additional Info
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Frequently Asked Questions (12)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Naples customers.
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The maximum weight capacity for kayaking is 340 lbs / 154 kg.
Nov 2021No experience is necessary! Beginners are welcome on all of our kayak tours. Most of our guests have never been in a sea kayak before. Anyone in average physical condition may join a kayak tour. If you can hike or bike, you can paddle our sea kayaks. You do not need any swimming skills either.
The only prerequisite is a healthy spirit of curiosity and adventure.
Regardless of age or skill level you will find that our expeditions offer enough flexibility to make your experience with us safe and rewarding. We will show you proper sea kayaking technique and water safety before leaving the beach. And your expert guides will be with you throughout the adventure to give you pointers and improve your skills.
Sep 2022As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on Rookery Bay Beginner Kayak Tour. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat.
Dec 2022Your safety is Cool Naples‘s number one concern. In general, sea kayaking is safer than most other outdoor pursuits, even bicycling.
Jan 2023If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Dry Bag.
- Top of the line Fiberglass Paddle.
- HD Photos.
- Kayak Specific Life Jacket.
- Native Ultimate FX Kayak.
- ACA Certified Kayak Guide (Your guide will make or break the tour).
- Gratuity (20% Recommended).
- Private transportation.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Rookery Bay Beginner Kayak Tour is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Rookery Bay Beginner Kayak Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Naples. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Dry Bag
- Top of the line Fiberglass Paddle
- HD Photos
- Kayak Specific Life Jacket
- Native Ultimate FX Kayak
- ACA Certified Kayak Guide (Your guide will make or break the tour)
- Gratuity (20% Recommended)
- Private transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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