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    Night Kayak Key West

    4.8 (62 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Totally fearless heron near our kayaks.
    Craig W.

    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.

    The lights look so cool in this water!
    Nicole N.

    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!!

    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.

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    Cheryl P.

    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.

    Our first time in kayaks! What an experience!
    A D.

    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!

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    Kelly L.

    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!!

    Sneak peak of what you'll see through the kayak.
    Margarita P.

    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.

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

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