I reserve two single kayaks a week before I wanted to try this place. Emails and directions are…read morevery clear. When I arrived staff was helpful and guiding me along the way so that I could see otters. It was a very quick process to get in the water, but it did get crowded toward midday and on the way back in. I would highly recommend clothes that can get wet, bringing snacks and water and a hat or sunglasses. A dry bag if you have it but if you want one, they do sell them where you check in.

This is one of the most beautiful places in Florida! Highly recommend visiting at least once. Being…read morelocal, I've visited a number of times. A few things knock the stars down: - The amount of rules/ regulations is a downside. There are more than any other river we've visited in Florida. It's nerve wracking to make sure you're following every new rule. - Launching and landing at the dock is stressful. It feels rushed and disorganized. - The bathroom situation is DIRE. They have a few porta potties but they're pretty gross. - I've found some of the staff intimidating/ borderline rude. There are a lot of newbies to kayaking/ paddleboarding so patience is a virtue at busy times! It's a hard paddle up stream and coming back it can be easy to lose control around the corners. There are a few spots to be cautious of other paddlers. With that said, it's really stunning. They keep the area very clean and there are a lot of spots to pull off to the side to enjoy the view. I've never done a guided tour, but I've heard they're really well done!

We are so glad we booked this sunset cruise... A nice two…read morehour cruise up and down the Intracoastal. Great owner. BYOB and food if you wish! We saw dolphins and manatees and a beautiful sunset. Highly recommend!

This was my first experience on the intercoastal after just moving here a few months ago.....my…read morereview is FANTASTIC! Loved the floating tiki bar, great seating around a surfboard table. Art our captain is very cool and dialed up the best yacht rock tunes for our cruise. Sunset highly recommended, loved the history of the fort and seeing many dolphins! We're coming back!!!

We rented two paddle boards. They delivered no issues life vests oats and boards- easy peasy-read more

Decided to add this place to Yelp. We were staying at Hammock Beach Resort for Memorial Day…read moreweekend. This place is set up right on the beach renting the same stuff as the resort but for half the price. We did surf lessons for our two sons with them and then later rented a surf board for an hour. The people were friendly and nice and the equipment was in great shape. Would definitely use them again if we come back.

I do need to say up front that I have never kayaked in my entire life, so my review is from the…read moreperspective of an absolute novice. I've always wanted to try it, but it's one of those hobbies that seem to have a couple of barriers. Like, friends have invited me, but I didn't have a kayak to join them. Or I've looked at some of the tour groups, but I never wanted to be that first-timer that kind of holds up the rest of the group, y'know? When I found out my friend Kelly was going on this tour and she had only been kayaking once before, I figured that whatever happened, there'd be at least one other person in the same predicament. I am so glad I went!! The tour was PHENOMENAL. The tour guides bring everything you need - kayak, paddles, and life jackets, so you just have to drive yourself to the location and bring some water & snacks. There was some instruction before we all got in the water, but it's definitely one of those things where you just need to do it for a while before "getting" it. (I'm still not 100% that I got it, but I was way better at the end than at the beginning.) It was a smallish group, about 7 or 8 of us, and we were the only kayakers I saw the entire time we were on the creek. I only ran into two people (fortunately, the people I knew!), and only got stuck on a log once. But I got unstuck and learned to watch out for logs. The tour guides gave some follow-up instruction when I needed it (turning is hard), and the other folks in the group were super-nice and not once did I feel like I was THAT person slowing anyone down. You just kinda paddle forward, and sometimes run into logs if you need to stop. It gets easier after that. I saw 30 million turtles sunning themselves on the side of the creek, a baby snake merrily swimming along, some swallow-tailed kites, an orchid native to NE Florida, and someone tried to point out a baby alligator, but I did not see it. The weather was perfect and the setting was gorgeous. It was so blissfully quiet, as well. A lot of St. Augustine is about getting stuck in traffic, and that gets old real quick. Coming out to this quiet little pocket of uninterrupted nature was exactly what my brain and my soul needed. Two thumbs up, five stars, A++, highly recommend, would (and will!) go again!

Went for a two-hour kayak tour in a cove off the St. Johns River yesterday and had a wonderful…read moretime. Highly recommend it.

We were looking to rent a couple paddle boards for a couple hours. We wanted to give it a try…read morebefore making a final decision to purchase one or not and this is what we went through and how we ended up at Tropical Kayak. First, we checked out the Padl self rentals that you find at various locations, but there were some issues. 1. You have to download and install their app and then set up an account - okay not the end of the world. 2. In retrospect, this is more expensive at $25 per hour vs Tropical Kayaks rental fees. 3. The app kept crashing, so we could not rent paddle boards. I called the number on Padls website and nobody answered during their business hours. Okay, now onto Tropical Kayak Since the Padl app literally crashed and burned, I did a little more digging and I am glad I did. I called Tropical Kayak and spoke with Ed and asked if there were SUPs available and there were. We made a reservation over the phone. The call took about four minutes to talk with someone, gather info, and make a reservation. Basically, Ed provided information and then took our name and said, we'll see you in a few. Really easy! Here are the SUP rental details. $30 for two hours $50 four hours $80 for all day If the Padl app worked we would have spent $100 for two SUP rentals at two hours each vs the $60 we spent at Tropical Kayak. We also learned that Ed is owner of Tropical Kayak; he's really nice and down to earth. He gave some great advice on where to go; thank you Ed. We definitely recommend Tropical Kayak because it's a locally owned and operated business, and you get personalized service. As far as our experience, it was great! We just purchased a new paddle board. The versatility will be a nice addition to kayaking.

Great first kayak experience with a 4 and 7 yr old. Tried out the canals before checking out the…read moreIntercoastal. Wednesday was nice and quiet without a lot of boats.

Came out with my girlfriend to paddle board and we had a very friendly and fun experience. Shout…read moreout to Mike! He told us all about the history of the lake and the town. He can also slide the hell out of the guitar keep it up!

I booked the 10 pm bioluminescence kayak tour on Merritt island…read more They had different options available on-site of clear 2 people transparent Kayaks, also on person transparent single Kayaks. It was easy to see the company truck by the launching area on the on the Indian river lagoon. There were life vest and small lights for us to be able to see the other members of the group while paddling in the dark. We paddled to horseshoe crab island and got to see dolphins a couple of times. Overall is pretty dark so mostly you see them around. Our guide was Jordan. He was great! We could not have asked for a better guide. He gave us instructions on how to stay safe, and what to expect during the tour. He also worked hard to communicate with the group while in the water, and made sure that the group stayed together the whole time. He has the right personality for the job making our experience easy and fun. We could see the bioluminescence phenomenon what was pretty incredible. I wish we could have Good pictures of it but unfortunately they don't turn out good. Bring bug spray ! Lots of mosquitos!

I was there to paddle around- rented a kayak while water levels were low and others were fishing…read more Process was simple, online waiver to complete, shop smells of bait because it's a bait shop! Received some directions on where i could go see wildlife and had a couple of hours of really nice solitude followed. Thanks

From the owner: We carry both Live and Frozen Bait. All your tackle for inshore fishing and for surf fishing…read moreavailable. We have a variety of lures both soft plastics and hard baits. All the accessories you will need to get hooked up from hooks, cast nets, pliers, batteries , weights, pre rigged tackle, knives etc. We also have cold drinks , chips , ice cream , and candy to keep you going while you are fishing! We have multiple single and tandem kayaks for your adventure on the water. Most renters will do multiple hours ( 3 hours is the most popular) , after your first hour fee each additional hour is only $10. It’s not uncommon to see a variety of wildlife while on your trip including dolphins, manatees, gators, a variety of local and migratory birds, wild boar, and whitetail deer among many other wildlife animals. We are surrounded by a maze of mangroves throughout a variety of state parks and wetlands, its truly a sacred part of old Florida that everyone should come experience ! Whether your fishing or just kayaking around for recreation, this is the place to come and go out, you will certainly enjoy it!

My family and I really enjoyed the Sunset Tour, kinda of overcast, which made it comfortable…read moretemperature wise. They can't control the weather. Daniel was great and was very informative along our tour. We didn't get to see Manatees or Dolphins, but we did see several different birds and lots of fish jumping. I recommend if you enjoy just being on the water.

The guide made this excursion worthwhile. He provided us with a tremendous amount of information…read moreabout the conservation area, plants, animals and fish. We saw a great variety of birds and lots of jumping mullet. The oyster beds were especially interesting.

This no frills outfitter is exactly what you'd expect from a business that doesn't really cater to…read moretourists. Spoke to Dave on the phone for my "reservation." Guy who checked me in seemed to not be aware of my communication with the manager/owner. He gave me no directions, no safety speeches, I just signed a simple waiver and was off. Boats are launched from a standard boat dock near the drawbridge. The scenery is nice and the morning is a good time to go as there is little to no shade. Bring water and lather on the sunscreen. Also a dry box for your phone and keys is recommended. I had a good time out in the water. Saw a dolphin and 3 manatee. I was glad to have had experience as a paddler. The boat was good, the paddle was fair, and the staff was Salty. My $25 for two hours was well spent.

My kids have attended Odyssey Adventure Camp several times in the past and loved them. Yesterday,…read morewe also rented paddle boards/kayaks for the afternoon. They were in great condition. Mr. Waterman delivers them and picks them up. My kids had a great time at Sanchez park, nice calm waters. It was a beautiful day. High recommend Odyssey Adventure Club if you are interested in renting kayaks and/or paddle boards.

From the owner: Choose your adventure! We love to help people build a passion for the outdoors.....whether through…read moreour summer camps for kids, group paddle outings, rentals, tours, or through our bike clubs, with training, group rides, trips, and exploring