What a perfect location to rent kayaks! The people working were knowledgeable but not super ecstatic to be helping four newbies on a sunny Sunday, I think. The location is perfect, though, and the equipment was solid! read more

I've been here a few different times over the years to rent kayaks. I go early so I don't have to risk them being out of kayaks, although there have always been plenty to rent. There's a bathroom you can use if needed. They will also give you instructions on how to get to the mangroves (3hr or so trip) if you're up for that. read more

Sail Honeymoon - Kayaking through the mangroves - Boating Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

We had another incredible experience with Sail Honeymoon! Showed up as lunch time an got a tandem kayak. The entire staff is so helpful and nice! They know things aren't easy for me and my husband with my disability and they were so patient. We went out for a few hours and on our way back we saw a pod of dolphins. It was the most amazing things having them so close to us. We are grateful for sail honey moon and would recommend them to anyone who asks where to rent a kayak! read more

Sail Honeymoon - Amazing honeymoon island water - Boating Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

10/10. Excellent customer service. They were ready to go and the staff literally walks out to you when you return. Super nice people. Nice kayaks. Great experience. read more

They did an amazing job taking care of me and my family. I really loved the journey of the kayaking. It was a good old time for me and my friends. read more

Enjoyed an afternoon out on the water on a tandem kayak with my two boys. Rental process was quick and there were plenty of kayaks available. I did not have a dry bag for my phone, and the staff kindly lent me one. We explored the coastline of Caladesi and Honeymoon Islands. The low tide was extreme, and it offered us lots of shelling on the sandbars (boater beware - getting stranded in the shallows is very possible). Would definitely recommend this little business on the causeway. read more

Sail Honeymoon - Boating Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

If you're just looking to rent a kayak for a few hours, it's a good location. They may not give you much personal attention, it seemed to be mostly a "thanks for paying, there are the boats, paddles, and life jackets, go have fun" kind of place. For many people, that's all you really need. I ended up opting for a fishing kayak which is more stabilized, and obviously you can have a fishing pole with you. That was because I wanted to take a nice camera out and wasn't sure if a normal kayak would be fine. I should've known from all my other kayaking experience that it would be - plus you're in a protected cove. The main waves are motorized boats passing by. If you're not fishing, I don't recommend using the fishing kayak because they are SLOW, like twice as slow as normal paddling. The area is great to paddle. The bay is mostly shallow and has very clear water. You may see dolphins and stingrays occasionally. If you want to check out the mangrove tunnels, you're gonna need to do the 4+ hr option though. read more

Sail Honeymoon - Boating Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

Very pleasant experience- super friendly and helpful staff. Easy process to rent kayak- just walk right up to rent. We came towards the end of the day and had no issue. Kayaks and paddle boards available. read more

Great place to enjoy beach food and drink and watch a sunset. Or just watching lots of water activities. read more

Sail Honeymoon - Sunset at Caladesi Island - Boating Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

Decided to have a leisurely day and leave my kayaks at home. Decided to just grab and go some kayak rentals from Thai spot on the causeway to celebrate my birthday with my best friend. I had packed lunch with all my snacks for the day excited to embark on a birthday adventure. This old guy assuming the owner told us we would have to wait due to possible lightning. So we said that's fine we'll get some food at the high and dry restaurant while we wait. I had my yeti full of ice water I prepared for my day due to the 90 deg weather. As I started walking up to the bar he lashed out at me and told me I couldn't bring outside beverages. I then stated to him that it was just water I had just brought for my day trip. He then looked at me and repeated, you still cannot bring it outside beverages, in a very rude tone. So I simply opened up my yeti and said fine, here no beverages and dumped out my water onto the sand. This crazy old guy then totally lost his shit. He looked at us with the most angry lil Beaty eyes and yelled "you're out!" You have to leave right now. It looked as if fire was coming out of this old man's ears. Never in my entire life have I seen or been to a place of business and been scolded like this. People, this guys rental is right on the beach, literally steps from the water. He totally lost his shit and was shaking so to anger from me pouring out some water onto a public sand causeway beach. Lol. Last time I checked pouring water in nature wasn't a crime. I can see a common denominator here that the owner is a complete psycho path with no cool. He looked at me with such anger and outrage. He's lucky my husband wasn't with me. Had I had more time in my day I honestly would have made a police report. I've worked in the area of Downtown Dunedin for the past 10 years in hospitality. I encounter all types of people on a daily basis. Never have a I ever treated someone with such disrespect. This business is wearing on you sir. You do not know how to handle people. Based on all your bad reviews and your Responses I can now see it had nothing to do with me and your just a hot head. I then walked up to high and dry to purchase a new water since this crazy old guy Owner made me dump mine out then asked me to leave. I will kindly leave and tell the hundreds of people I know in the area what a rude human you are. We then went 15 minutes to Philippe park and rented some super cool paddle boards that you just scan with your phone. Right on the bay with the most beautiful park with hiking trails. I suggest you go there you will have a much more enjoyable experience. Below are some photos of the nice paddle-boards I was able to rent from Philippe park. read more

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this place is disgusting! i brought my registered service dog and papers with me to rent a kayak and they argued with me telling me no animals allowed when the sign clearly says service animals welcome! i will never rent from this place ever again. read more

We loved our kayak and SUP rentals from Sail Honeymoon! Colin made it so quick and easy to rent and was a pleasure to deal with, the boards were in great shape and kayak was easy to use. We will definitely be renting with them again. read more

I can only give 1 star to Sail Honeymoon. Were the 2 young guys at the counter nice? Sure, they checked us out, told us to look for the American Flag and if it was half way down to come in cause that means a storm and pointed out which two kayaks to take and what time to come back. But when getting to the kayaks, those were just being brought in by others that literally still had all their stuff in it and were standing around talking to each other. Umm, were we expected to ask them to move their stuff??? We were already on the clock for our 2 hour rental so now we are cutting into our time. I finally found a worker and said we were not coming back until the time we actually got to get on our kayaks. Also, giving the time we are in (COVID-19), I was actually pretty surprised that there was zero attempt to wipe down the kayak, you do actually touch the vessel itself too. Pricing... there are a ton of options on where to rent kayaks and this place was $35.00 for 2 hours... ahhh right across the little bay area in Honeymoon Island you can rent them for 3 hours for $30.00. The only reason we didn't go in there was because we got to the area late and there was a lineup to get into the park so decided to just pay the extra but I still thought it was a 3 hour rental, I was surprised to see it was only 2 hours once we got to the counter. So, yes my choice to still rent but not worth it. Customer Service via phone... So I actually experienced something pretty scary while out in the water. My boyfriend's kayak got flipped over from waves from all the boats, jet skis, etc zooming by at top speeds with no consideration to the kayaks or paddle boards and he was unable to get back into the kayak because of where he was (too deep to stand) and then there was a pretty good current that grabbed his kayak and he was separated from it. After watching him from the sandbar struggle and not be able to swim to the kayak due to the current, I called the company because MOST places that I have read up on have an option that if assistance is needed, they will charge you extra. Okay, so who cares about a extra charge when help is needed?!? So the guy that answered the phone could obviously tell in my voice I was scared and worried and he just continued to ask me questions like, where are we at... where am I compared to my boyfriend, what color is his kayak, etc, etc... kinda made a bunch of deep signs and THEN tells me that I will have to call 911 because he isn't on site to be able to come assist us or have anyone that could. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?? You START with that, not waste my time with questions that are useless if you are unable to help. Thankfully, some nice people in a boat that were over on the sandbar saw what was going on with Ben and lifted anchor and went over to grab the kayak and then had him hold onto the side of the boat while they pulled him over to where he could stand. So yes, it is pretty once you are able to get over to the sandbar, Caladesi or Honeymoon but you gotta be able to get there first. The insane amount of boats and jet skis make it very difficult to get over there because from this rental location, you HAVE to cross that path. And Lord forbid anyone need help, don't call them, they will be of zero assistance and just waste your time in the process which could end in a very bad situation. THANK YOU to the nice people in the boat for your help and being decent humans when you saw assistance was needed and then refused anything in return!! ***Adding since I cannot reply to the comment from the owner Glen, who I also message privately*** Your only concern about this ENTIRE review was about sanitizing your stuff, which I only mentioned the kayak itself btw. SHAME ON YOU!!!! Even in our private message you could care less about the PART of the review that mattered! My boyfriend was in the middle of the boat area where they head out to go between Honeymoon and Caladesi if you actually read this correctly... so thank you for playing but please learn how to read correctly before adding in information that isn't true. I also said I HAD TO WAIT FOR THE PEOPLE TO GET THEIR STUFF OUT OF THEIR KAYAKS SO I COULD GET IN. How did any sanitation go on during that time? I was right there, not 90 seconds later. You're bedside manners as an owner with a customer that had a horrible experience with your company is unbelievable. I can however add a photo of my boyfriend being pulled into safer waters by a boat or in the middle of the boat area away from your kayak if you'd like to show that my review wasn't about being 10 feet from shore. read more

Sail Honeymoon - Boating Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

If you've ever thought about whether or not you should take a kayak out to Caladesi Island from the causeway - you should do it! We had a great time and will definitely be back! The water was super clear and mostly shallow! I also have to shout out Collin for being such a cool dude! We laughed out loud when we got home and realized you had taken a selfie of yourself before taking one of our group! Keep up the great attitude buddy! Thank you for giving us clear instructions for our safety and for meeting us at the shoreline as we returned from our trip! read more

Sail Honeymoon - Dolphin - Boating Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

Awesome experience! Rented paddle boards and had a blast! Perfect location and easy to access. The boards, paddles and life vests were all in excellent condition and the staff (Colin) was friendly and so helpful. We had a beautiful day on the water! read more

Cool location, just arrive before 4 so you take advantage of visiting the islands.. $20 for two hours kayaking Clean water read more

Sail Honeymoon - Beach - Boating Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

Reasonable rates for short, medium, or long day of kayaking. Their kayaks are top notch, beautiful, and comfortable. They have a waterproof case for your phone and keys and storage compartments for other things. Extremely nice customer service. The island is full of amazing shells and bird species. We saw starfish and dolphins! I highly recommend renting from Sail Honeymoon! read more

Out of necessity, my swim relay team needed a beach to swim and practice getting in and out of a kayak in deep water. (I'm still looking to buy a tandem sit on top kayak) So, rentals seemed a good temporary solution. Sail Honeymoon is 3 miles away from my house, my teammates have been there, and they enjoyed it. After my second visit today, I confirmed we made the right decision. They open at 9am. We were on a mission and insured we got there minutes before they opened. After signing up for two hours rental (@$45), we completed the paperwork, given ample time to launch, and with two in the kayak and one swimming, headed to Caladesi Island. We took advantage of the two hours, got in our training, then returned to Sail Honeymoon. You can rent for more than two hours. The staff is excellent. They gave a great briefing before sailed and were at the shoreline to greet us and bring in the kayak. It was all an easy process! This is our training area even after I find the perfect tandem! read more

Sail Honeymoon - Boating Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

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I've rented from here on two occasions now, regrettably the first time was about 18 months ago and it is amazing how quickly time goes by without appreciating the wonderful area I live in and thankfully renting a kayak (or SUP or sailboat) from here can quickly remind you this area is a treasure. Located right on the causeway you can park for free but do expect spots to be much further away on the weekends, holidays and later in the day. Both times the staff was very knowledgeable and actually I went a third time and they wouldn't rent me a kayak due to a pending storm. I thought they were crazy but trusted them and sure enough twenty minutes later there was a severe electrical storm that lasted an hour. They know the area well, they know the tides, they have a map of you want to head to the Caladesi kayak trails, you just have to ask questions. Both the tandem and single kayak I rented were in great shape and the seats were very comfortable. Finally the price is right. They have a monopoly here and can gouge on prices but don't in my opinion. Highly recommended. read more

Sail Honeymoon - Boating Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

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My husband and I went here to rent a trimaran on Friday 5/24. On the company's website it lists the price and said that includes instruction if needed. The employee asked if we had experience sailing and when we said no he laughed and said he couldn't help us, we needed to call ahead and pay an additional 25$ for lessons. When showed them the website that says instructions are included and they said " we didn't make the website, it's wrong and not our problem" He then said the wind wasn't right anyway and so we tried to schedule for Monday and he said we couldn't do that either because it was a holiday..? The website describes these rentals as" for the new sailor, our sailboat rentals will give you a firsthand glance into sailing in the most simplistic, relaxing way. Our WindRiders are trimarans with three hulls and very easy to use" yet without experience they were uninterested in helping us or scheduling us for later that day or at a future time. During the whole conversation they were very smug , rude, dismissive and unaccommodating. Unfriendly and would not recommend. read more

I decided to come to Sail Honeymoon based on convenience and the area. The staff was friendly and told me about their flag system to signify incoming storms, which I thought was a great idea. The only thing I wish I was more informed about was the boat channel and how to be more safe from oncoming boaters. However, I really enjoyed the day. I came back a couple of days later and decided to paddle out to the sandbar and encountered a couple of dolphins right up close which was an amazing and unforgettable experience. The location is perfect and the paddle boards are in good condition too. Would for sure recommend for the perfect location. read more

Sail Honeymoon - Paddling next to dolphin - Boating Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

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This is one of my favorite places to walk. It's also a great place to get in the water or jet ski. They have a place you can rent a kayak or get a drink. They have a good crowd out here most days. I hope it doesn't get to over crowded. The parking is free. read more

Great time out on the water today! We rented a kayak and paddleboard, the equipment was in good shape. We paddled out to Caladesi and took the mangrove trail. We had no problems with boat traffic. You initially have to cross the channel but you just do it carefully and quickly and then you have a huge area where no boats are allowed. Anyone having issues with boat traffic must be in the actual channel and not following directions of the staff. We were glad we did this option rather than taking the ferry. read more

This place is a hidden gem. I didn't catch his name, but the guy who checked us out was so nice and very helpful and knowledgeable about the area. The beaches and bay you can kayak to and around are surreal. Untouched beauty doesn't even begin to describe it. One of the absolute coolest and most picturesque places I've ever been. read more

Sail Honeymoon - Boating Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

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The customer service here is severely lacking. It was my first time kayaking and the young boys working at the time didn't give us any instructions or information as you would normally receive when renting any kind of equipment. Once we completed the paperwork and paid it was a simple, "kayaks are over there." It was really disappointing and made us feel as if they only cared about taking our money and then getting back to their group conversation. I really wanted to like this place as I live nearby but I will certainly not be returning after that experience. read more

We chose to kayak to Caldesi state park. The staff said said that it was our responsibility and things would be stolen. We chose to go anyway because most people arrive at Caldesi by ferry or have their own personal one which is in better shape than the rental. We were told to avoid the kayak trail due to low tide. We went down part of trail, need insect repellant. Caldesi was awesome. When we returned the kayaks, the staff told us to bring them closer. We spent 120 bucks and the staff could not handle an extra fifty feet with the kayaks. Overall the experience of kayaking to Caldesi was cool and my son had a blast. The equipment was satisfactory for the trip. The customer service could use a bit of improvement. read more

This is my second time using Sail Honeymoon to rent kayaks. I do have to preface that i have only used them during the week so not sure how busy they get on the weekends. Both times i have gone, the check in process was easy and affordable! The guys that worked there are super friendly and helpful! They even let us use a dry bag which came in handy cuz one of us tipped over at the beginning. Lol. Its a easy ride to Caladesi Island where you can chill on the beach for the day. Prices seem pretty comparable to other rental areas. Definitely check them out! And if its your first time let them know and they will give you some pointers! read more

Sail Honeymoon - Boating Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

Went with a group to paddle to honeymoon and nearby area... We had folks renting and some bringing their own kayaks. Our group was not the most organized or timely bunch and the employees here didn't bat an eye. Very patient! They had our boats by the water ready for us and helped us all get onshore and settled when we returned. I will definitely use them again! read more

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We went there for Mother's Day and had so much fun!! Kayaks were really nice and we paddled out to an island for a picnic. We can't wait to go back!! read more

Rented some single seat kayaks for 4 hours. The guys were pretty nice and helpful getting the kayaks to the water. We went all around to Caladesi island and over to Honey Moon. We got there at 1030am and by the time we got back from our session there were no kayaks left so go early! read more

Had a great time with friends on Labor Day 2017! Although the area was very busy as expected for a holiday, people and cars everywhere, Sail Honeymoon had no line and we were able to walk right up and grab 2 double kayaks from the friendly staff. We had to wait about 15 minutes to launch as there was lightning in the area but better to be safe than sorry. Once we got in the water we headed over to Caladesi Island, takes about 20ish minutes. Once there its like being in a secluded tropical paradise. Next time we plan to pack lunch and stay longer! Parking is ample and free. All equipment seems to be kept well or new. The kayaks we had were surprisingly comfortable. Rental pricing is very reasonable. Can't wait to go back. read more

You can paddle across a busy channel dodging boats in a kayak, or look at the same channel and ocean from Honeymoon island. Take a catamaran or sailboat for a little more money and have an exponentially better experience. Kayaking works best in crystal river or Weadon island. With this much boat traffic you'll be happier and safer on a Jetski read more

Awesome helpful and honest people working there. Forgot my phone, and they held the phone. Besides the food was awesome and the sunset spit they have is breathtaking. Salud read more

Pros- excellent location, decent prices and products Cons- no opening on time* (website says summer hours- 8am) and RUDE staff! At the date of this update (11/22/16) the current website says "Summer Hours 8am...." We apparently showed up on the first day of winter hours. Although, we did not know there were winter hours since the front page of the webpage did not indicate when summer ended. Therefore, when we arrived at 9:32am, we expected someone would be there other than the cook to help us. This is when we thought we would hit the water. We had to wait for the employee to arrive. The young man was rude and seemed annoyed by us upon his arrival. The first thing he said to us was "I have to set up"- not hi, good morning... etc. This was not only felt by myself but the three other people who were with me. We felt as if our business did not matter and we were an inconvenience. We do not plan to have our guests rent there again. read more

Great day on the water. Saw tons of wildlife and sea creatures! If paddling the kayak trail through the mangoves, paddler BEWARE that the backside (marker 8-17) is a fairly strenuous paddle with narrow passage ways and low branches/limbs that takes so technically maneuvering; but what an ADVENTURE!! It was like paddling the Amazon jungles and I would do it again in a heartbeat!! Thank you for a marvelous day!! read more

Great equipment! Great service! Great location! The staff recommended paddling over to Caladesi Island which was absolutely beautiful! After kayaking we went to the tiki bar and had a couple of beers along with a fantastic bratwurst! Love this place! read more

Definitely worth checking out. We got a double kayak and rowed over to Caladesi Island State park. Saw wild dolphins very close when we were coming back too! :) The guys in the rental shack were also really fun so we were really happy with everything. read more

Good location along the waterfront, seems like a good-sized inventory of kayaks and paddle boards and convenient parking right between the road and the water. There are restrooms, water fountains and a shower close by as well so you don't have to climb back into your car with sand-crusted feet. The rental rates seem reasonable but I don't rent often enough to say for sure if they are comparable to similar vendors in the market. The water was somewhat calm, a lot of people were out on boards and kayaks, a few anchored boats were in the vicinity and the ferry and jet skiers keeping the water choppy as well. All in all a lovely area to enjoy paddling but I was pleased to have the breeze accompany us that day. There was little instruction and almost no suggestions volunteered on where to go or how to make the most of our one-hour trip. That is fine except it was my first time in that area so I would have welcomed a tip or two. While the transaction was handled quickly and efficiently, and we were swiftly greeted on our return by a staff member who quickly took control of the kayak, I felt it all seemed pretty lackluster in terms of making sure we were comfortable kayaking and knew what to do. Signed the forms, signed for the credit card, grabbed the life jackets and off we went. Good thing we brought our own water so make sure to bring everything you need to enjoy the outing. read more

I love to rent kayaks from Sail Honeymoon! The equipment is great and the guys who work there are helpful if you have questions about where to go or what you want to see. They also provide info on the tides, so you can work around the sandbar or the current. You can paddle to Caladesi or Honeymoon Island and bird watch or relax. Yesterday, I paddles under the Causeway and found myself in a pod of dolphins most within 20 to 50 yards! One swam under my kayak and a mother and baby surfaced along side me for a precious second! This experience was a rare occurrence, but seeing dolphins at a distance just off shore happens often right where you rent the kayaks. If you like to bird watch, paddle to the mangroves along Caladesi or over to the small cove of Honeymoon. I have seen Roseate Spoonbills, Great Egrets, Reddish Egrets, Snowy Egrets, Great Blue Herons Little Blue Herons, Double-Breasted Cormorants, Oyster Catchers, Brown Pelicans, and many other small shore birds. After paddling, you can get lunch and drinks at the Tiki Hut. Right next to the rental area. I think this is an awesome place to rent, so I keep coming back! read more

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Rented single kayaks from Sail On Honeymoon. They appeared to be the most reasonably priced outfit based on a quick google search. We got a quick tutorial on where to paddle, and where not to, and they let us use a dry bag for our personal items, which was appreciated (and they didn't charge extra). Service was great and accommodating - they had our kayaks ready for us (after we changed) on the beach and helped us pull them on. Super friendly! read more