Honestly this was an experience you do not want to miss out on. The Kayaks are easy to paddle with the route we take at a pretty decent pace that allows all ages and ranges of expertise. The things you find at night are incredible and I just cannot recommend here enough! Don't forgot to bring your own water, if you need it. read more

Our night kayaking trip led by Brandon will surely be a highlight of our trip. He gave a great talk, all while corralling mostly inexperienced kayakers and making sure we were clear of boat traffic. Loved the abundance of critters he shared with us and grateful for a few warnings too (those jumping needle fish, for example). read more

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This was one of the coolest things I've experienced! We booked for Wednesday night, but the weather was forecast to turn ugly. Brandon called us and gave us the option to move our reservation to Thursday night, or receive refunds. We moved our reservations, and are glad we did. The company uses some sort of sliding platform that allows you to get into, and out of, the kayaks very easily. Getting in and out of the water is as simple and pulling on the handrails on the sides of the platform. The clear bottom kayaks, and the LED lighting, made it easy to see to the bottom of the shallow ocean we kayaked through. We saw a lot of life, including iguanas in the trees, sea sponges, crab, lobster, jellyfish, octopus, starfish, a couple small schools of fish like blue tetras, and a couple tarpons. Brandon, our tour guide, let us hold or touch a crab, starfish, lobster, and octopus. All very cool! I will definitely do this again next time I'm in Key West. read more

This was a very cool experience. We chose the night kayak tour because why not do something very different. Plus, you get cooler temps at night, obviously. It's a little tough finding the meeting location so give yourself some extra time. The kayaks are easy to operate and you'll be paddling on mostly very smooth water so if you're a novice, you should be just fine. You'll be kayaking in your bare feet and you should expect to get a few drops of water here and there. The kayaks are glass-bottomed with illumination. Personally, I found the illumination very helpful when looking immediately to the left and right of my kayak and NOT straight down through the bottom. In other words, I really didn't use the bottom glass to see coral and various sea creatures. Our guide took us to various spots as we tried to find and observe different sea animals. You'll also paddle through a mangrove tunnel, of sorts. It's a bit eerie but beautiful and exciting, all at the same time. We stopped a couple of times to also look at and feel interesting sea animals that our guide had collected, like a sea star, some kind of giant sea slug, a jellyfish, and so on. They recommend you do NOT wear bug spray. For the most part, the bugs left us alone although I did return with a couple of major league mosquito bites. I highly recommend this very interesting tour while you are in Key West. read more

Night Kayak Key West - Totally fearless heron near our kayaks. - Paddleboarding Near Me - Key West, Florida

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I was nervous most of the tour. My husband & I couldn't hear the guide as we were at the back of 13 kayaks. We missed 90% of safety instructions & points of interest provided on the water. Our guide did make sure everyone could hear him when he showed us a few of the animals he collected. We were disappointed we couldn't have heard him along the way as he seemed knowledgeable. I wish they would have had 2 guides. 1 at the front & 1 at the back. If we had lagged behind I don't think he would have noticed we were missing. The kayaking wasn't as hard as I thought it would be so that was a plus. And it was a unique experience so not a complete disappointment. read more

This is an absolute must if you are in the keys!! It's such a fun tour!! You can honestly stop reading here and just go book!! There is plenty of parking at the hotel and it is complementary! They send you an email and there are signs posted as to where to go! (Very easy!) They will have you take your shoes off and if you have never kayaked, you can get a bit wet- so wear clothing you don't mind gets wet. This is beginner friendly. The tour is about an hour and each night is different depending on what your guide can catch! We saw a lobster, star fish, fish, crab, jelly fish etc!! Our tour guide was Brandon and he was funny and educational! The boats have lights and are see through! So you can look down and see fish! Going through the man grove was also a ton of fun! Absolute must in the Keys!! read more

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The night kayak trip in Key West was one of the most incredible experiences of my life. We kayaked in the pitch dark with glowing kayaks with clear glass bottoms. The thing that made it most exciting was our guide Brandon got out of his kayak and collected various wildlife for us to look at, including a moon jelly another jellyfish, a rather large octopus, a spiny starfish, and some type of needle fish with teeth. When he was done, showing us the specimen, Brandon gently put the creatures back in the water. It was one of the coolest experiences around I would highly recommend it. read more

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My family and I had a great time! We would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area. Matt was a fantastic guide and made sure everyone was safe and entertained. read more

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I brought some family who were visiting, and it ended up being one of the highlights of their trip. Even as a local, it felt like a totally new way to see the water. The guides were fantastic--super friendly, laid-back, and full of interesting facts about the area and the marine life we saw. The clear kayaks with LED lights are a big part of the fun. Paddling around at night and seeing the water glow underneath you we saw fish, crabs, and even a few jellyfish. It's peaceful but still exciting, and the guides do a great job of making sure everyone is comfortable and having a good time. parking was easy to find near the launch site. Definitely bring bug spray, though--the mosquitoes can get intense, especially near the mangroves. I'd also recommend wearing comfy clothes and water shoes to keep things simple. read more

What a cool experience. What we saw was beautiful and so much different than day time kayaking. The guide sought-out neat areas and tried to make sure everyone got to see whatever he found. Our backs hurt half way through. Take Tylenol before you go! The 90 minute trek was longer than 2 hours because there was so much to see. read more

My goodness was this one of the most beautiful and life changing experiences I've cherished in my life! The guide was impeccable at delivering an enticing experience, providing clarity on what wildlife species we got to see and simply directing us for our own enjoyment and safety. I am so blessed to say that I got to be apart of night kayak key west and would desperately love to return someday soon! Thank You, night kayak! read more

Let me start by saying, I am terrified of any body of water that isn't chlorinated. Even standing on the pier with nervousness, I sooo wanted to experience this adventure. So happy I did!! Jason, our guide for the tour, was AMAZING!! He thoroughly went over all we needed to know to operate the kayak and stay safe, (very helpful for a newbie!). Truth be told, I was worried about getting in the kayak...you know, that water thing I got going on. But, we load up on the dock, then get slid into the water. I view Jason as the Bear Grylls of the ocean! He not only pointed out ocean creatures under our kayaks (glass bottoms!), he would hop out of his kayak and scoop them up into a glass jar or his hand so we could take closer looks. No animals were hurt during 'Show & Tell'. The knowledge he shared about the animals, area and plants/trees was super cool! Thanks, Jason!!! THAT 'stuff' is my jam! Not only did I/we do something new, I overcame some fears and truly enjoyed myself. I will certainly try this again and feel like a smarter human being. What a way to view paradise! read more

Night Kayak Key West - Our first time in kayaks! What an experience! - Paddleboarding Near Me - Key West, Florida

What an exciting adventure! The Glass Bottom Kayak LED illuminated Guided Night Tour is an unforgettable experience. The glass-bottom kayak allows you to experience the nocturnal underwater ecosystem. It was pretty cool. Brandon was an excellent tour. He took his time to point out some of the wildlife and provide us with fun facts about the different species in the region. We encountered sharks, jellyfishes, eels, and octopuses. The current and the winds were strong the night we visited, so paddling through those conditions were a little rough but it's a great upper body workout. Overall, 4 stars. read more

Fantastic experience, our guide was knowledgeable not only about the local creatures but also in managing a group of kayakers of varied abilities. He got us up close and personal with starfish, warned us of the iguanas, and got a ghost crab and a horseshoe crab to show us! Absolutely amazing, definitely recommend doing!! read more

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Summer is so darn HUMID! We opted for the night kayak to escape the heat from the day. This is a fun experience regardless if you see any creatures. Brandon will make sure to point out what you can see and also stop in certain areas where he can do "show & tell." He is a fantastic guide. This is for all skill levels, Being a paddler myself, I tended to stay in the back or to the side to avoid bumping Into less experienced or more talkative folks. I saw more from the side of the boat than the glass bottom (too dirty) with the lighting. read more

Brandon was amazing! He was so calm and explained every part of the tour in a detailed manner. He really cares about our wildlife and environment. We learned a lot about the lobsters, octopi, and crabs. This is a very hands on activity, take advantage of the opportunity to touch whatever he offers. The kayaks have a see through bottom, no shoes allowed. They provide a lockbox to lock up all your valuables. There's a tip box so bring cash. I'd recommend getting there a few minutes early to sign the waiver. read more

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Very cool. I am a novice at kayaking and am very anxious in the water. Our guide Jason was very patients and helped me, was very reassuring. He also caught some really cool critters for show and tell. Highly recommend! read more

Jason our night kayak tour guide was amazing! One of the best things we did this trip to Key West. We saw jellyfish, barracuda, lobster, crabs, and a plethora of fish. Plexiglass bottom boats are the way to go. Highly recommended. read more

We had a great time with Captain Jason. He was very accommodating and made it fun for all of us. He helped us to take many many pictures capturing truly wonderful memories. Highly recommended. read more

Brandon was a great guide. Well organized. Well worth the time and money. I will 100% be back. Super fun, lots of sea critters. read more

We had a great time doing this with it being our first night excursion! Jason was a wonderful guide, stopping to show us things and explaining them. He was pretty funny to, lol and very friendly! I loved being able to touch living things from the ocean, how cool. :) We'll be doing it again next year. ;-) Thanks!! read more

What an awesome experience!!! Our guide Brandon was the best... I was nervous about the trip... Terrified of sharks... didn't see any !!! He was very patient and so knowledgeable!! Highly recommend!!!!! read more

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Ok. We did the jet skis. The tour was awesome. The two guides...wishing I remembered their names! We're also great! The tour was great, it was a mix of speeds and areas. Approx 2 hours. There were probably 10 skis in our tour. One guide at the front leading the pack, one at the rear to ensure everyone's safety and compliance to speeds. It had been years since I had been on a ski and had a blast. The tour was informational as well as fun. They gave us 2 play times where we're could horse around on the skis. I'd def recommend this place. I wish we could've made it back for another ride. I guarantee you won't be disappointed. read more

Night Kayak Key West - The skis! We were on the red ones and the guides were on the blue ones! - Paddleboarding Near Me - Key West, Florida

Lot of fun. But they need to have less people on the tour not ran very well the Guide was cool he would hop in the water and catch stuff but whenever it's time to show it to us and talk to us and it was hard to hear him and you can't even see what he had because he wouldn't wait for you to get up to the front and see it because you have to wait for all these other people to move the hell out of your way and it took forever and by the time you got close to him he already hopped back on his boat and let it go so that sucks. read more

So dope!! Jason was our instructor and he killed it! We saw fish, lobsters, crabs and starfish! He was a great tour guide from diving in to allow us to see the wildlife to instructing us where to look, he covered it all! The kayaks have their own lights in them and the water is so clear, once in a life time experience! read more

This company offers a very awesome service which we recommend highly! A night tour in lighted kayaks. We toured with Brandon who was outstanding explaining sea creatures, catching them so that we could view them up close and then respectfully putting them back where they were found. Viewing everything beneath us was so incredible!!! The mangrove tunnel was indescribable. The company keeps you posted and provides great directions about parking and logistics. We would rate them much higher . . . 100!!!! read more

We had a great time on our sunset kayak tour. Tony was a fantastic guide. He took a lot of extra time making sure everyone in the group got a good look at all of the creatures we saw. We saw: Anemones, fire coral, lobster, multiple types of crab, barracuda, needle fish, sea cucumbers, sea urchins, bioluminescent larva, jellyfish, pelicans and some I am probably forgetting. The physical aspect wasn't too rigorous and overall it was a very mellow ride. Overall the clear bottom kayaks/LED lights were a really unique experience. It's not something I've seen offered often. I'd definitely do it again and recommend it to anyone on the fence. read more

If you like the water and paddling... This one is for you! With lights that light up a glass bottom kayak or the underside of a standup paddleboard, you can see the ocean come alive at night. The guides are knowledgeable about marine life and provide great commentary while enjoying an hour long adventure into the dark bay. DO IT read more

Night Kayak Key West - Night paddle tours! YES! - Paddleboarding Near Me - Key West, Florida

the boyfriend and i took the 10:05 tour on a saturday night since the 8:30 was fully booked. glad we did. the group before us was about 3x as many people while we were a group of 6. jason was a fantastic guide: chill, extremely knowledgeable, and super friendly. even though the ocean didn't give up too much of its treasures that night, he still managed to point out a barracuda, an octopus, some iguanas in a tree, and some jellies. jason also found us a spiny lobster for photos and then safely placed it back into the water. he led us through a mangrove "trail", which made for very cool ambiance. he shared passionately about the environment, answered any/all questions with patience and expertise. he took some time to just chat with us after the tour for a little bit about his world travels. thanks jason! read more

Great experience in Key West. You see so many ocean creatures at night. This has been my favorite kayak tour.

Great unique experience. I went with my 5 year old son and he enjoyed it! I was a bit nervous since I've only kayaked probably 3 times in my life. But after I got on I was just more excited. The tour guide tells you everything you need to know and what to expect so LISTEN UP! Saw coral, lobsters, barracuda, lots of needle fish, and we got to hold a sea cucumber. Low key glad I didn't see a shark. Which the tour guide did mention that we could possibly see nurse sharks. read more

Went on the 10:20 tour and had a great time. Loved going through the mango trees. Our guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. We never realized how many iguanas were in a tree before. So cool! read more

Pavel is not only a wonderful guide he is also adorable! We really enjoyed our time on the illuminated kayak tour, highly highly recommended it! read more

This tour was a highlight of our trip to key west. Brandon was a stellar tour guide and even cleaned up a huge bag of trash out of the water from a nearby resort. You could tell her really cares for the surroundings. It was so much fun and we learned a lot! We loved every minute of it! read more

My two friends and I chose to do the evening Paddleboard trip. It was excellent! The lights were cool and the guides rather knowledgeable and organized as well as friendly. Only one real negative, but that comes with the logistics: it was difficult to see below the water's surface on a Paddleboard to see the wildlife. That being said, pairing up with a kayaker ho have the window in their boat helped significantly. Our guides were great and made sure we were all good to go and could see some crabs as well as some sea cucumbers! Definitely a highlight of our trip! read more

Awesome experience! Brandon was such a great guide. I was blown away with what we were able to see. I was moderately excited for this activity but was blown away by how great it was. Will definitely book again when we return to Key West. read more

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Brandon was a great tour guide! Not afraid to jump in to make a catch! Gave ample time for all kayaks to see what was being pointed out. Kept things fun! Would totally recommend! read more

The coolest part of our key west trip! Would definitely do it again! We saw nurse sharks, a sea star, and a jelly fish! The coolest part was a nurse shark swimming underneath the see through kayak! read more

Pavel who is in charge of this program was so awesome and flexible that he gave my group of nine friends a tour after the regularly scheduled nightly tour as we wouldn't fit and we had a big enough group to make it worth his while. We made sure to give him nice tip as that is a long day! We all had a BLAST! The price is very reasonable at $45pp in your own "glass" bottom kayak with LED lights. The tour is 90 minutes and goes at a very relaxed pace. You can do your own thing and follow behind the group, but if you really want to see more and actually learn what you are looking at, then stick closer to Pavel! This was the highlight of our trip, and I recommend this experience very highly! A must do excursion while in Key West! read more

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After the initial mix up with Pavel not finding our reservation,(bad hand writing), we were welcomed to our night paddle group. The group was small (no more than 6 of us) and that made for a great atmosphere. We had plenty of time/opportunities to ask questions and hear what Pavel was showing us as we paddled. Going on the night paddle was great because we weren't paddling in the heat of the day. We had super weather saw lots of stuff easy pace friendly no pressure. Both my wife and I are sea kayakers, but trust me, you don't need any experience.....90% of the area we paddled was less than 3 feet deep. We did go out into a trench that was about 60 feet deep, but if you didn't want to venture over the edge, there was no pressure to do so. We've never don't night paddling but we'll go back again next time down. Try it, it's a blast. read more

Night Kayak Key West - Went for a great night paddle with Pavel and Ibis Bay Paddle sports. - Paddleboarding Near Me - Key West, Florida