Francis and Jose are experts on the water and took such great care of our group! for me, it was my first time ever snorkeling and both instructors were so helpful with all of the 101. Looking forward to coming back and recommending them to folks coming out in the area! read more

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Good time overall kayaking around mangroves and hanging out on raccoon island. You take a quick trip by boat to the kayaking spot out on the water (anchored platform), get a quick tutorial on how to operate the craft, then paddle around mangroves and hit two islands. Last island is home to raccoons who are pretty chill especially if you happen to have fruit or nuts. Staff were friendly and helpful going through the basics. As someone who had kayaked only a few times before, I didn't feel too challenged by the route. We also were running five minutes late, called in, and they were kind enough to hold the boat. Shout out Adam and Jose. Recommendations and tips: - If you're not a local, plan an extra half hour to get there due to bad Miami Beach traffic. - Wear bug spray and sunscreen. - Wear lighter clothing and sun protection (hat, sunglasses). There's not room in the kayak for much. - Book one of the early morning times if you want more active raccoons. read more

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We had a great time Snorkeling with So Flo and the whole team! You take a 15 minute boat out to another boat to pick up the kayaks in the middle of the bay. It was fun kayaking around the mangroves and I felt like a maze going all around. Then we kayaked across the bay to Raccoon Island where some of the group went around the island to look at the isolated population of raccoons, and we went snorkeling. We saw a couple of puffer fish, a dinner plate sized stingray, and a bunch of other smaller schools of fish. The water was clear even though it was a windy day and we had a solid 45 minutes to snorkel. Then we paddled back to the kayak point and took the peekaboo with the rest of the group back to the dock. Captain Matthew made sure that we got everywhere safely and the whole team including our Tour guides Adam and Sean were a lot of fun! read more

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Absolutely amazing time bucket list experience!! Ashley, Adam and Chuck were our guides and made it so light hearted and cool! We started with an hour boat ride, saw bird island and learned a lot about the local birds here, then kayak'd through the mangroves! After my absolute FAVORITE part was the raccoon island. They are wild animals but it was the coolest thing to see them! Definitely worth it and made our Miami trip unforgettable. Thanks Ashley, Adam and Chuck! read more

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Amazing Angie, awesome aquatic experience at SoFlo Kayaking and Raccoon Island excursion! Kudos to her. She was knowledgeable, super friendly, and stoked to take our group out on a stormy summer day. We loved it. Honestly could not have asked for a better experience or guide. The three hours flew by and we saw so much in our time together. She gave a superb safety briefing, provided water and snacks and great reccos on how to handle the kayak and get the raccoons out of hiding at "Raccoon Island." Angie was the sweetest and super excited to show us a good time during our excursion. Upbeat and friendly, you can just tell she loved doing her job. For the price, we thought the experience was worth it and the bonus: kayaking through the mangroves in the pouring rain AND experiencing the raccoons on the island to share tasty treats with them. read more

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I had such a fun time on the boat tour. I enjoyed CJ and Drip's energy. They were a lot of fun and had great music! I loved the fun facts and eco facts about Miami. I think we had a good amount of time to do all the activities. Kayaking through the mangroves was really peaceful. There were lots of mosquitos unfortunately so remember to put on some bug spray before going in. Then we kayaked to raccoon island. I was a little afraid of them but they were polite little bandits. I would definitely recommend doing thisif you have guests coming into town. read more

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I was absolutely blown away by our SoFlo Water Adventures Raccoon Island kayaking tour! I expected a fun kayak trip to see raccoons, but this experience exceeded every expectation. The adventure began with a scenic boat ride, where we cruised across the beautiful water to another boat carrying all the kayaks. From there, we kayaked through breathtaking mangroves and enjoyed the peaceful scenery along the way. We then stopped at a small island, where the crew provided fresh fruit before we continued on to Raccoon Island. Once we arrived, we had a full hour to get out of our kayaks, explore the island, and spend time observing and interacting with the adorable wild raccoons. Being able to walk around the island and see the raccoons up close was truly unforgettable and easily the highlight of the day! The water was beautiful, the entire experience was well organized, and the crew made the day feel like a real adventure from beginning to end. Between the boat ride, kayaking through the mangroves, fresh fruit, gorgeous scenery, and the incredible raccoon experience, this was the perfect day on the water. I cannot recommend SoFlo Water Adventures enough! If you are looking for a unique, fun, and unforgettable experience in South Florida, this tour is an absolute must-do! Names: Adam, Liam, Captain Devon read more

Had a wonderful tour with Sean, Tany, and Chuck to Raccoon Island through Biscayne Bay. Some highlights were: guided kayaking through a Mangrove forest, a walk on an island full of adorable and friendly raccoons, passing close by to a nature sanctuary island full of birds, and the pop hits playlist interspersed with info on the islands we were passing during the boat ride there and back. This was probably one of my favorite guided tours ever. It was well-organized, well-paced, and was a great way to get out on the water for a unique experience. Our guides were passionate, friendly, and helpful. What a great experience! read more

If you're looking for a fun and unique experience on the water, I highly recommend the Raccoon Island kayak tour! From start to finish, everything was amazing. The team made the whole trip smooth, fun, and memorable. Francis, Dylan, and Captain Chuck were fantastic guides -- super friendly, knowledgeable, and made everyone feel comfortable out on the water. You can tell they really enjoy what they do, and their energy made the experience even better. The kayaking itself was beautiful and relaxing, and the highlight was getting to visit Raccoon Island and see the wildlife up close. On top of that, the music they played during the tour created such a great vibe and made the whole trip feel like a floating party while still enjoying nature. If you're visiting the area or looking for something different to do, this is definitely a must-try. Huge thanks to Francis, Dylan, and Captain Chuck for such a great experience -- we'll absolutely be back! read more

We booked through Fever and unfortunately had a terrible experience. * The morning of our reservation, we drove through a horrendous rainstorm and then got stuck in a traffic accident on I-95. I called the office repeatedly around 8:46 a.m. to confirm whether tours were still going out under unsafe weather conditions. No answer. * By the time anyone responded, it was only via text -- not a phone call. That was nearly an hour later. * We arrived not knowing if due to rain it was closed .. found the office closed, even though my husband went up to the door. No one was there. * Instead of being understanding about the storm and accident delay, they told us we'd have to reschedule at double the price. This is horrendous customer service. They showed no concern for safety, no accountability for lack of communication, and zero flexibility for circumstances completely out of our control. Unsafe environment in kayaks under rain There are plenty of other reputable kayak tour companies in Miami -- do yourself a favor and book elsewhere. read more

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Our guides Sean, Check, Dylan, and Tany were fantastic. We felt completely safe, we're briefed on an safety, and the whole experience was wonderful. We did a quick kayak to the mangroves and then went off to raccoon Island where we were given information on the island and the bay. Overall, a great experience. read more

Our experience with Soflo Water Adventures was absolutely amazing! Alejandra, our tour guide was fantastic very knowledgeable, friendly, and made the trip even more enjoyable. We started with a beautiful tour through Florida's awesome mangroves taking in the serene surroundings before heading over to Sandspur Island. There we got to see the cutest raccoons up close! It was such a unique and unforgettable adventure. If you're looking for an incredible way to explore Florida's natural beauty, I couldn't recommend this tour enough! read more

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Great time. Adam, Francis and Matt were so personable and made for a great adventure. Do this if you are visiting Miami. read more

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This was such a great experience!! PRO TIP!!! bring your own fruit: grapes, different melons, a big jug of water. the raccoons love variety in food. ALSO SEAN was an amazing guide!!!!! read more

You don't see a lot of raccoons on the island but it's an okay trip you can see some cool tree but it's pretty nice I give it a 3.5

We booked a snorkeling trip with So Ali Adventures and showed up only 5 minutes late. The boat didn't wait or stop for us. The owner then charged us extra to rebook for the same day, promising we'd still be able to snorkel. After paying an additional $200, we were put on another boat - but there was no snorkeling gear on board. The crew told us the owner never notified them in time. We tried calling and messaging the owner repeatedly, but received no response. Overall, we paid extra, missed the activity we came for, and received zero communication or accountability. Very disappointing and not recommended read more

10/10 Recommend!!! Such an amazing experience, we got to paddle board to the boat, then kayak to the island, and see tons of raccoons and even feed them! Ashley was the best tour guide ever! She has really great energy, super friendly, and helped us out a lot since we were first time kayakers! You will definitely get soaked, your feet will be drenched so come prepared. Definitely an experience you will always remember! read more

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Amazing day! Ashley was the BEST guide! She made sure we saw it all!!! Bring grapes they are truly the raccoon favorite! Thanks Ashley 5 stars for sure! read more

Misleading Tour & Poor Support for Beginners The advert implied a boat to the island with a choice of SUP or kayak. In reality, kayaking was the only way to reach Racoon Island. There was minimal instruction (5 mins for a mixed group) and no in-kayak support for beginners--just shouted directions from a guide paddling far ahead. My mum and I, both inexperienced kayakers, felt unsafe and ended up returning to the boat. To make matters worse, another group later got the choice of SUP, swimming, or kayaking--options we were never offered. We're confident swimmers and would have happily swum to the mangroves. The tour was not "for all abilities" as advertised, and the dismissive attitude of staff made it worse. Very disappointing. Choice of SUP or kayak Advert says: "...by kayak or stand-up paddleboard..." Potentially misleading because: * It reads as though you can choose your equipment. * You were only offered kayaking, even though SUP and swimming were available for other groups. * If kayaking is mandatory for some tours, that should be stated clearly (e.g., "This tour is by kayak only" or "SUP option available only on specific departures"). 2. Sequence of activities (kayak + boat) Advert says: "After kayaking, you will board our boat and set out to Sandspur Island aka Raccoon Island." Potentially misleading because: * This wording strongly suggests that kayaking is first (likely a short activity around mangroves), and then a boat ride takes you to the island. * In reality, kayaking was the method of getting to the island, and there was no post-kayak boat ride to the island for your group. 3. "For all abilities" implication Advert says: "Most travellers can participate." Potentially misleading because: * While "most travellers" is softer than "for all abilities," combined with the relaxed photos and description, it implies that beginners will receive adequate support. * You had only ~5 minutes of group instruction, no guide in your kayak, and no hands-on help -- not what most inexperienced paddlers would expect from a trip marketed as beginner-friendly. 4. Support & safety Advert says: "Small-group guided tour" Potentially misleading because: * "Guided" generally implies the guide is within easy reach to assist or give real-time direction. * Your guide paddled far ahead, gave instructions by shouting, and left you feeling unsupported. 5. Activity clarity Advert omits: * No mention that kayaking all the way to the island is mandatory on this departure. * No mention that swimming or SUP is not available for every group. * No explanation of fitness requirements, distance paddled, or the fact that there's no boat transfer option if you can't kayak. read more

Racoon island itself is beautiful, however, I must offer some advice and disclaimers. There is a total of three portions of kayaking: adding up to about an hour of kayaking total. I am physically fit and a regular exerciser, however, this left even me exhausted and sore right away. It doesn't help that in between kayaking, the boat ride features a boat with absolutely no shade whatsoever. At times, it enters no wake zones, and this part was miserable hot with no shade and no breeze. It is a must to wear a hat, shorts and a top with water shoes, and bring sunscreen with you to reapply often, as well as lots of water and snacks. This pushed our bodies to the limit, and it was a tremendous physical effort and caloric output. read more

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Great trip. Had waters gatorades and beers. Cut coconut for us. Would definitely do again. Few tips. You can bring towels or other items. You will get wet and the have storage lockers you can leave your stuff in. read more

Adam was my guide. I paid 10 $ extra to have photos taken. All the photos came out blurry. I asked for a refund but I never received it. Also activity lasts an hour less than advertised. Not a good value for money. read more

The experience was awesome, we loved kayaking the mangroves and feeding the cute raccoons. We love raccoons so this was special to us. Adam our guide was fun. Our beef is with SoFlo's organization of their boat and tour schedules. They had us waiting in the water by the pontoon for around 30 to an hour when we could've been kayaking or feeding the raccoons for longer. This was a fun time but I'd recommend doing your own kayak rental and running your own show. Or roll the dice on getting rushed and jammed up at the boats at the end. read more

Such a fun tour! 2.5 hours on the water exploring mangroves and a little island with raccoons that were super friendly and happy to be fed with watermelon. The crew brought watermelon and cut them for all that wanted to feed raccoons. Guides were friendly and knowledgeable, we would definitely do it again! read more

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This was one of the WORST tours I have experienced! Be aware that your belongings are NOT safe when left on the boat while you kayak to the island. Also, be aware that you will be on your own once you arrive on the island to find the raccoons with no direction or help. You may not see any at all! We only saw one raccoon. So disappointing. The island is full of broken glass and rocks, so please wear shoes!! Once you arrive at the island, you will have approximately 15-20 minutes to locate any raccoons. It is very rushed and not worth the money. Our tour guide was not involved and seemed to be in a hurry the entire time. We experienced high winds, making it extremely difficult to kayak. When we mentioned the high winds and why the tour wasn't cancelled, all he said was, " Sorry, my boss is always trying to make a buck!! Avoid this tour at all costs! read more

We enjoyed the tour completely. Our tour guide was Lorenzo. He was able to answer all of our questions! would highly recommend!! drinks being offered was also a plus. thanks! read more

Despite the weather and having to reschedule The Raccoon Island tour did not disappoint. A big thank you to Shawn, Alejandra and Izzy for the awesome tour. We flew from CA and can't wait to return. read more

First time in Miami and decided to go kayaking! Great experience. Chase, our guide, was very friendly and informative (also funny). He provided some snacks and beverages (even a fresh coconut). Made it a great experience for us! read more

Had a great time. It was pretty windy and was a work out. It was so pretty! Great views. We didn't see much in the lines of animals. You get out at two different islands/areas that are very rocky. You need shoes of some sort. Happy kayaking! read more

This was so fun our guide Chichi was so so sweet and knowledgeable as well as the owners of the company who joined us as well. We first kayaked through the serene mangroves and then headed over to raccoon island. We parked our kayaks on the busy beach front on the island and he showed us where the raccoons typically hang out. He gave us yummy watermelon and cantaloupe and there were also refreshments in a cooler as well. Would definitely do this again- so much fun! read more

Sidney was a fantastic guide! Lot of fun packed into this tour between the relaxing pontoon boat ride, kayaking to raccoon island & then also kayaking through the mangroves. One note for planning is the email confirmation says two hours, but it's actually three hours in total. Recommend! read more

We went night kayaking on the Miami river and it was so cool! I highly recommend booking with jake and his friend! I can't remember the name whoops but overall 10/10 experience:) read more

We loved this experience in Miami. Being on the water, surrounded by nature and our friends is what we needed. We saw tree crabs, dolphins, a yellow crown night heron, an osprey, and raccoons. We swam in front of the island for about half an hour, a perfect opportunity to cool down and admire the fish around us. The equipment was in good shape and easy to use. I had a single kayak with was the right move for me, stable and fast. Tosh, our guide, was the bomb, he is knowledgeable, fun and friendly. We had the best time ever with Tosh, learned so much and I feel I want to go back to hang out with him again! read more

This company canceled my booking last minute. Naturally I rescheduled and they canceled again. I asked for my money back and they said of course but to this day I still do not have my money back and they stopped answering my calls. read more

I never write bad reviews but this was the worst kayak experience I have ever had. I booked the kayak adventure a week before we came to Miami. When I booked I specifically asked about kayaking to the Racoon island, they assured me we would go there. They did say we might not see dolphins and manatees which I understood they could not guarantee that. I specifically wanted to go to Racoon Island. The day before our kayak trip I got a text to come to another location. When we arrived I was informed by some young girl that seeing animals was not guaranteed but we still would go to island. After we got in the water our kayak guide explained we would not be going to Racoon Island due to the current, he later said the island was at a different location, not even near where we were. We kayaked to 3 island,s, one to see birds, other 2 islands to see fossils, yes I said fossils, so basically did not see no animals. I would not recommended this place to no one, they did not communicate what was occurring, they did not offer money back, pretty much looked at me, my husband and brother, like sorry for your bad luck. read more

3 friends & I went on the Miami City Lights Night tour with Aaron and had an AMAZING time! It was so neat to experience the city at night from the water, and we didn't realize just how much fun we could paddle boarding and kayaking! Aaron provides endless drinks and took care of everything so that we could just paddle and enjoy! Would definitely recommend & do it again! read more