We got a local's recommendation to use Carmen's to do some kayaking from the Sirenia Vista Park in…read moreCape Coral. Once we sent them a text we heard back from them quickly and arranged for a drop off for two days later. The gentleman who dropped off the kayaks and did the pick-up was very friendly. He was early to the drop off spot and super fast in returning to pick up the kayaks once we were done and had texted him. The price for two double kayaks appeared to be the best in town and with no drop off fees. The kayaks were in decent shape. Highly recommended!

They had everything we needed for our 2 hour rental including a map! Super nice friendly people too!read more

Jimmy was very helpful with getting us outfitted for some kayaking. Nice place to have lunch there…read moretoo. Cute canals to kayak thru with gallaries and pastel houses.

Had a great experience with Jimmy and Rhonda, his guide, she showed me many hidden covers and lots…read moreof birds.

My family vacationed in Cape Coral this past week in a house on a canal. We love paddling and…read morerented 2 stand up paddle boards from Paradise SUP Adventure Tours. I highly recommend renting boards from Paradise SUP. The owner, Lori, was very responsive and nice to work with. The boards were good quality equipment, clean, and well maintained. Lori made the rental very convenient by dropping off and picking up the gear at our rental house. I give Lori and her business 5 stars for great equipment and excellent customer service. Thank you Lori for helping to make our vacation even more fun!

I went to go book with Paradise SUP Adventures for our vacation this March and the owner told us…read morethat they got hit hard during Hurricane Ian and unsure when they will be able to reopen. I was so sad to hear this. We loved our experience with our family private tour and Lori, and was looking forward to seeing her when we return. We wish you the best of luck and hope you rebuild stronger! Thank you for our wonderful memories!

Disappointed that the kayaking is not dog friendly like at Tarpon Bay Explorers on Sanibel. At…read moreTarpon Bay they even accommodate your pup with offering a rental pad for them to sit on in the kayak and allow them inside the store area.

Tour leader was 20 minutes late. It would have been nice to get some kind of map to help us know…read morewhere we might want to go.

We went on the sunset kayak tour. Jim is an EXCELLENT tour…read moreguide. He provided a thorough orientation for our group of novice kayakers, some of whom were in their 70s. He regaled the group with descriptions of the birds, fish, mangroves and general ecology. The group was cohesive and enjoyable. The equipment was clean and in excellent shape; COVID guidelines were observed. Jim has a special "motor" (tow rope) for those who desire some assistance. Today's sunset and the 2 1/2 hour event were everything one could hope. We would definitely do it again!!!

I have been wanting to kayak with manatees for years, and I was finally able to drag someone along…read moreon my adventure. We scheduled our rental online - very easy - and Bryan showed up right on time with kayaks. Handed us a map (and kept us from kayaking out with the tide!) and set us loose. We were too early for manatees, but the paddle through the mangroves was fun and very relaxing. The park we met at had an excellent kayak launch that made getting in/out SO EASY! I wish we had them in the great north! At the end of our 4 hours Bryan was right there ready to handle packing things up. It was so slick and well worth the rental price even if I didn't see any manatees. I'll be bringing my husband with next time!

Tyler is knowledgeable, experienced, and an overall enjoyable guide to spend time with! We had a…read morebeautiful morning out on the Orange River paddling through the mangroves and looking for manatee. A classic Florida experience, would go again and again

Great experience! Darby was friendly, knowledgeable, and wonderful with our big family. The company…read moreis incredibly responsive, accommodating, and professional. Highly recommend!

Had a great time kayaking. Our guide was awesome. I'm sorry I can't remember the name I think it…read morewas Nick and Hannah helped us get going. It felt great enjoying the vibrant energy of nature.

The staff was awesome and so helpful & the location Easy to find. . Mike was great and the girl…read morewith tattoos rocked, too! Probably not of interest to most, but the kayak seats were very comfortable. Both adults on the trip have back issues and I have an old sacrum injury. These seats a firm foam and super comfortable. We were able to get a kayak for three, which was really awesome as we had a small 10 year old with us. The paddle was great and they have a dry bag for you to use, included with the rental. The highlight was the little island near the start of the paddle. The shells were amazing and the island was only sparsely populated. We saw a lot of birds and a dolphin swam around the kayak for a few minutes- great experience. We did not do a tour, but bumped into them on our path and the guide was friendly and knowledgeable. I'd recommend this for anyone who wants to push the easy button and relax. It was certainly worth the drive from Naples. Also, tip: book directly on their website.

Great friendly service. Beautiful river. A few places to stop along the way to snack. Would…read moredefinitely recommend!

If I could leave 10 stars I would. Like most tourists, we showed up wanting to fish off kayaks and…read moredidn't know a thing. Good thing they rent both kayaks and fishing rods/reels. Gavin was amazing! He went above and beyond and set us up. We had a great time. Great place. We will definitely be back. Thank you!

We had an amazing experience on our dolphin tour with Captain Karl. We saw at least a dozen…read moredolphins, a couple turtles and thousands of fish. We were not fishing but Captain Karl deffinatly knows where the fish are at! This was one of our most memorable experiences in Matlacha. Florida. We went on Monday and then went back on Wednesday and rented Kayaks and had an awesome time exploring on our own. Matlacha Boat Rides and Rentals not only does boat tours, dolphin watch tours, but they also rent kayaks, stand up paddle boards, sail boat rentals, and skiff rentals. They also do fishing trips for beginners to experienced anglers. Captain Karl was so knowledgable and even showed us private beaches that had no people on them! How cool is that? Matlacha Boat Rides and Rentals boats are super clean, and well maintained and have a great selection of boats to rent. They also let you request the type of tour and they will customize one for you. They are located at Angler's Inn on Matlacha, Florida. We loved the time we spent on the water. We will defiantly come back. Captain Karl and his wife treated us like we were old friends of theirs. We loved it.

Karl and Janette are wonderful hosts! Their room rentals come with a kitchen and lanai AND they…read moreprovide complimentary kayak rentals for people staying with them. I went on a last minute boat tour with them on my birthday and had a blast. They're genuine people who provide great service.

Non friendly and uneducated staffing. Poor choice or selection from others that are local to the…read morearea.

The guy working Saturday morning after the Fourth of July was a complete jerk. Was rude and very…read morediscourteous to all of the patrons that would come in and go.