Less was our guide and we loved her. She took the time to explain everything we saw and the places…read morewe went. She allowed us time to enjoy and we didn't feel rushed at all. It's a little pricey but worth it because of the cool boats, guide and where we got to go. The whole tour was easy to book, find and enjoy with our family of 6. I would highly recommend it.

Chris was a great tour guy! Pointing out all types of wildlife and very knowledgeable of the…read morepreserve. We decided last minute to check out a tour and they were able to squeeze us in! Although we didn't see manatees or dolphins, we saw lots of wildlife. We paddled out to Shell Key and found sand dollars, cool shells, and swam in the ocean for a bit.

I've done 2 tours with him. One on spring break and one in July. His equipment was very nice and he…read morehad it all ready for us both times. He took us on a great tour through mangroves and to the beach on shell key. We saw a lot of birds and other animals which he was very knowledgeable about and was quick to point out to us. We saw dolphins both times as well. You will have a great time in this beautiful environment.

Greg is a knowledgeable and seasoned guide. His tour of the Tierra Verde and Shell Key was very…read morepleasant and scenic. The water depth was a comfortable two feet so the bottom could be viewed. Cormorants frequently followed along our kayaks, diving for fish we stir up paddling. Large White Pelicans grouped on the huge sandbar, Ospreys dove from the sky for fish and Egrets, Pipers and more birds were plentiful. We also were shown small crabs climbing the mangroves as we explored the passages of tunnels. We would recommend this excellent guided tour.

I brought my teenage son out. Booking was simple via text messages. He responded within minutes and…read morehad it scheduled for the next morning. Once arrived he was waiting for us and got us out within minutes. He was very friendly and I would happily go back when I am in town again!

Looking for another spot to do some kayaking. Read good things about this group and we love Gulf…read morePort. We were not disappointed. So easy to make arrangements completely by txt. Very accommodating and the kayaks were really nice. He will show you a map and let you know where to go. The cool part about this area is you can ride along the Gulf port shore and even stop in for a lunch somewhere then head back out! Very professional and super easy to get your kayak and get on the water. Highly recommended

We love this adventure for our family of five. We were traveling with our three adult children in…read moretheir 20s. Everyone had a great time. Scott and his wife are amazing tour guides and we loved supporting this family run, small business. If you're going in the summer, go early to avoid the heat. It was the perfect combination of sightseeing and downtime at the beautiful shell Key beach. Great adventure looking for shells and for spending time in the beautiful water, highly recommend.!

This was such a great kayak tour. It's suitable for beginners as it is at a relaxed pace. Scott is…read morea fantastic tour guide with lots of local knowledge of the area. He leaves time for shell collecting on a beach. This is a family-owned business and they do it so well. Highly recommended!

Canceled our trip less than 12 hours before we were scheduled to go. Booked for a Friday, received…read morea text to move to Saturday, I said ok then received another text to move back to Friday I said ok. Then received a text at 8:15pm the night before our trip that he was worried about the weather but it should be fine (never rained once the days we were there). Then revived text at 11:40pm saying he did something to his back and he had to cancel our trip. Never offered to move us back to Saturday or asked if we can go on Sunday. Total douche move. Probably over booked the Saturday moved us to accommodate another party then decided he didn't want to go out with just 2 people on the Friday. Beware.

Great tour with a great guide. Easy launch point, beautiful beach stop and cool trip through…read moremangrove. Thank you Nick!

If you're going to spend any time in the water while in Tampa/Clearwater, a trip on the water with…read moreLuis is a must!! This excursion absolutely made our long weekend trip complete. We spotted White Ibis, Blue Heron, Royal Tern, Osprey, Blue Crab and even a ray. We paddled through narrow channels in the mangroves, spending about three hours enjoying the sights of the St Joseph Sound.and Caladesi Islsnd. Luis is a fantastic guide and naturalist, and even if you already paddle, his instruction is really helpful. This trip is a must do! We will definitely do this again when we return.

Just finished a kayak tour with Louis. Loved it. We did a private tour and would highly suggest it.read more

So we were wanting to get out and enjoy the Florida weather before it gets too hot. We had done…read moreKayaking before and had a great time. We found Sweetwater rented at Weedon Island and we had not been there before so we went!! First they do like you to make reservations before the day you want to go but we dod not do that. I do wish there was a way to do that online but you have to call. Luckily we called and they were more than accommodating. We told them we were about 15 minutes away and they put our name on the list and we got a tandem!! Everyone was professional and very helpful. The rates are reasonable and we got 2 hours for $34. Just the right amount of time. The Weedon Island area is really nice with some great areas to Kayak in. In particular are the mangrove paths. Really nice but can get a little tight. You will definitely get a workout navigating those!! Highly recommend Sweetwater. They are a great group of friendly and professional people.

The guys at Sweetwater were super accommodating and helpful when purchasing a first-time kayak…read more This was a surprise Christmas gift for my fiance. With Christmas only a week away and me being out of state. I didn't think it was possible for it to arrive before Christmas. But Sweetwater guys bent over backwards for me. To deliver a tandem Feelfree Lure ll to my fiance on Christmas Eve. Woohoo He/we are in love with the kayak. A huge thanks to everyone who helped me.

Topwater Kayaks is top notch! It is conveniently located conveniently inside Fort DeSoto with…read moredirect water access (no hauling kayaks to a launch spot, no dredging through a crowded/murky marina). We rented 2 paddle boards and 3 single kayaks this morning and headed out for a very lovely morning on the water! This was our first trip out of this area, and it appears to be quite popular with kayakers and paddle boarders. The scenery is all nature and all beautiful, shallow water that was a little on the murky side today until we got out of the mangroves and into more open water where the bottom was visible. The launch area is secluded and surrounded by mangroves, and the sights are beautiful from the minute you launch. On our way out, we saw a bright red water snake and some crabs along the shore. Along our kayaking route, we spotted lots of small fish, friendly cormorants, manatees, and (possibly) a large tarpon. We saw a quite a few manatee snouts poking up from the water along our route, which was very cool...to see them, you kind of have to sit quietly and still for a bit and skim the water. Something very large got spooked under my son's kayak causing a huge stir in the shallow water, which scared him half to death and for a moment we thought he'd actually tipped over. The guys at the rental counter said it was most likely a large tarpon. They (the staff) were GREAT...super helpful and super friendly. They provide all the equipment you need, single or double kayaks, paddle boards, oars, life jackets, bottled water available. Don't forget to bring a water resistant Bluetooth speaker, towels, and some sunblock. We will definitely be returning to Topwater soon!

Went there today - was told not one bike was working. And we had to make reservations online. It…read moreclearly states on their websites reservations are not allowed. What a waste and a joke of a company.