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    Carmen's Kayaks

    5.0 (15 reviews)
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    Linda M.

    Picked Carmen's kayak without much research and boy was I so pleasantly surprised with how helpful and thoughtful Carmen herself was to my questions and situation! She followed through completely and her assistant Ellis delivered and picked up the excellent condition kayaks for me as well. You will not be disappointed renting from Carmen! She is a gem!

    Brittney S.

    Such a great experience. Kayaked on a windy day which could've made our trip less enjoyable but the team provided us with a map and customized trip recommendation to ensure we had a safe, enjoyable trip, especially through the mangroves (which was our goal)! Would definitely rent from this company again.

    Lee D.

    From our first contact with Carmen via text, we were confident that our kayak tour would be a good one and we were not disappointed. Communication was excellent; she watches the wind and weather, and confirmed the day before. Upon meeting her, it was immediately obvious that Carmen loves her town (Matlacha, pronounced Mat-la-shay), the wildlife, and the environment. She enthusiastically shared her knowledge of all of these things on our tour. You can also rent kayaks and go out on your own but not only did we think we might get lost in the mangroves but it was so much more interesting to learn about the area from Carmen. If you schedule a private tour, you can pick the time you want to go and we were very happy with our afternoon tour. There are multiple outfitters in the area and I cannot speak for them but I highly recommend Carmen!

    Christina D.

    What an incredible day. You know you have struck gold when you arrive and your first impression of your guide is "wow!" Not only is Carmen a resident expert of the mangroves and the wildlife that lives there, she is a delightful person. Her laugh is infectious, her knowledge is vast, and her patience is perfection. My family has explored this area with her 3 times in the last month, kayaking and fishing. We have kayaked with other guides over the many years we visit the area and NO ONE comes close to the experience you get with Carmen. This work is truly a passion project for her and it shows in ever way. 5 stars isn't enough to reflect our amazing adventure with her! She is definitely worth a perfect 10!

    Trish F.

    Had a great experience today, Carmen took my reservation yesterday evening and I was out on the water this morning. Her place is easy to get to, with free parking right at Matlacha park. She was friendly, helpful and you can tell she enjoys meeting people and making their experience the best. I spent 4 hours on the water, enjoying nature, birds, mangroves and sealife. She will have my repeat business.

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    Shannon W.

    My husband and I had such a great time. We rented kayaks and kayaked all around Matlacha. Mike was very helpful and was very knowledgeable about the area. We ended up being out longer than planned, so we called him and he said it would be no problem to stay out longer. We are hoping to have the opportunity to go out again, if so we will be returning. Mike came and picked up the kayaks just as we were pulling into the canal. Very easy and so much fun. Highly recommend!

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

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    Carmen is super knowledgeable and passionate about eco-preservation. We learned so much, had fun, and would highly recommend it.

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    7 years ago

    Highly recommend! A great way to see the man groves and wildlife. Both Carmen and Mike are great to work with. Highlight of our trip.

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    Kayak Voyagers - Paddling back to Mirage after a day on the water

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    I went with a small group from my Paddlers Group ... we arrived Berry Island a day before and had a…read morechance to relax and had dinner at Coolie Mae's ... each day Keith (the captain) took us to difference location where we either can paddle boarding (SUP), kayaking, snorkeling or swimming.... Keith definitely knows these nice places that he wants you to enjoy and experience... We were very lucky that the weather was so perfect and calm that we were be able to do SUP in the morning, came back for lunch then back out again for some kayaking, snorkeling or swimming... The water is crystal clear as I thought I was swimming in my pool .... for snorkeling you would see all the colorful fishes and pretty corals.... the bonus part was we really enjoyed watching the sunrise and sunset every single day while we were on the ship.... the color of the sun was rich and bright .... I have been traveling to Caribbean quite often and this is the trip that I have to say THE BEST trip so far .... If you like water sport and enjoy the water, you should give this a try and you will not be disappointed ... I highly recommend this trip ...

    I just returned from 6 days on the Mirage! WOW!! I cannot begin to tell of the many magnificent…read moresights I saw during my stay! The water was an awesome clear blue which allows you to view a large variety of sea creatures, coral, and gorgeous underwater sights! Then the food each day was delicious especially the evening meal as we enjoyed eating it as we watched beautiful sunsets! I actually saw a slight green flash during one sunset! The accommodations for sleeping allow for a very peaceful nights reast as you fall asleep listening to the waves! Needless to say I highly recommend this excursion! It is a must for anyone looking for an awesome kayaking excursion or just a peaceful getaway!

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