Great tour saw a lot of gators and and manatee and other fish and birds. Great clear Kayak for two…read morepeople. Bring water for sure you will be in the sun and a bring sun spray and swim shorts.

Tour Guide was Jeff. We had a great time. It was my first time and Jeff made it easy. Good…read moreinstruction and was fun to follow. He had great knowledge of the area and the animals. Would definitely do it again!

This is a truly wonderful place with beautiful decor. It has come such a long way! I absolutely…read morelove coming here to enjoy the peace and nature. Plus, Andrew who works there is always respectful and so helpful with loading me in and out safely.

I've paddled the Emerald Cut a few times now. Initially I didn't like the idea of paying to launch…read moremy own paddleboard. However, it's only $10 now that I have my own life jacket (saving me additional cost of $5 to use one of theirs, as required). Well worth the low cost for some soul-enriching, communing with nature. I have never made a reservation. I normally arrive around 10:30, most recently on a Friday. Parked for free on Baptist Camp Rd. Just a bit of a walk from there with my inflated paddleboard, but I don't mind the extra exercise. You can unload your stuff closer, if preferable. There are port-a-potties available. You can count on there being a line in the check-in office. Various recreation supplies are available there for purchase. The process moves reasonably enough. A reservation will guarantee your entrance, however, and possibly aide quicker personal info collection. I always plan to do the Emerald Cut in roughly 3 hours round-trip, allowing myself several stops to enjoy the surroundings. You do run into (quite literally at times) novice paddlers along the way, which can be a bit tricky, yet not a real nuisance for me. In general, there's friendliness along the waterway. Slighty rowdy, party vibes in some spots, but also opportunities for solace and zen in various nooks. Encountering wildlife, fragrant elderberry, and other captivating flora along this stretch is always gratifying. It's a popular recreation destination for good reason.

Since moving to Winter Park this fall I've been dying to explore the Winter Park Chain of lakes, so…read moretoday I made an impromptu decision to rent a kayak from Peace of Mind. My husband already has a kayak, so I just rented a single kayak for a half day, 3 hrs (they also have two person kayaks and a full day option). When I called Joe from Peace of Mind informed me that he was already at Dinky Dock (my preferred put-in location) and he was able to accommodate a rental with very short notice I (I think I gave him 45 minutes). I also appreciated that we could pay with a credit card at the rental location. Even though it wasn't part of a formal tour, I felt so well taken care of. Immediately upon arrive Joe greeted me by name and the equipment (kayak, life vest, paddle) was ready to go. I was provided with a laminated map of the lakes and the canals, a ziplock bag for my phone, and some tips about navigating the area. Joe even helped carry my husband's kayak so we could launch at the same time, even though he was not renting from them. When we returned to the beach after a wonderful couple hours on the lakes, Joe met us on the beach immediately. Overall excellent service- the rental process couldn't have been smoother. The equipment was no-frills but well maintained. Dinky dock is a perfect starting spot for a self-guided tour of the MUST SEE Winter Park Chain of Lakes.

James was a great guide! Super responsive and we had a great time. Definitely recommend his…read moreservices!!

SCAM!!!!! I found a Groupon for this company and reached out to make sure the date and time were…read moreavailable. It was confirmed that it would work. I bought the Groupon. I was told by the owner that I had to go online and reserve the time slot. They charged me half of what I paid Groupon to reserve it. I received confirmation from the owner and then 40 minutes later he canceled. This place is a SCAM. Do not give them money. As soon as they get it they will cancel your reservation! They claimed that in the 40 minutes from the confirmation (midday) that he lost his entire staff and could not rent me a kayak. This was not a tour. It was a simple unguided 2 hour kayak rental.

This review is for the great customer service I got from them via text to book a pair of Jet Skis…read morefor this Saturday. Booking is online, but they helped me pick the perfect time of day, then sent all information about the rental and what's available for purchase and rentals. I'll update this after we've gone.

Loved the experience - we went on a whim. Weather tried to be temperamental which impacted the…read moreexperiences fully but stand up company and our all worth it!

I love fishing with these guys so today I tried jet skiing for the first time. I'm 75 and was a…read morebit nervous but Cameron was very patient and made it so easy for me to get on and off and enjoy the ride. The feeling of flying across the water was pure joy and freedom. I can't wait to do it again.

We did the 10 p.m. bioluminescence clear kayak tour, and OMG... I loved it so much! The first time…read moreI ever saw bioluminescence was in Puerto Rico back in 2018, and it's still one of the most beautiful nighttime experiences I've ever had--right up there with seeing the Northern Lights. There's just something so magical about watching the water glow around you. We drove about 50 minutes from Orlando to Merritt Island for the tour, where we launched from the Indian River Lagoon, and it was absolutely worth it. This is one of those experiences that's really hit or miss, so keep in mind that the amount of bioluminescence you see isn't something the tour company can control. We got lucky because there was so much activity that night! We actually didn't kayak very far since the bioluminescence was so active right near the shoreline. We spent most of our time enjoying it from that area because there was no need to go much farther. Also, don't expect your phone camera to do it justice. It's incredibly hard to capture on camera, and it's so much more breathtaking in person. I highly recommend this experience to everyone, and I already can't wait to do it again!

I saw the picture that showed one of their other locations so I was disappointed with this paddling…read moretrip. It wasn't very epic and would hardly count as an adventure. The person who helped us was friendly and the prices were reasonable. We had a good time. The scenery was OK.

Scott and McKenna were amazing, we had an amazing time and saw dolphins, a meteor shower and so…read moremuch more. 10/10 recommend you MUST go!

Overall: We went for the bioluminescent kayaking The guides were great and very informative - it…read morewas an amazing and unique experience. While the luminescencee wasn't the brightest since we were at the tail end of the season, it was still super cool to see! The Service: The guides were really friendly and provided a lot great facts while we were kayaking. We even spotted a gator. The groups are small so it's very personalized. They had great stories abou the area. The Experience: This is perfect even if you've never kayaked before. The staff gives tips on how to paddle and the water is calm so you don't have to paddle too hard. While the luminescence was hard to pick up on camera, it was super cool to see the blue on the clear bottom kayaks and the oars as you paddled. Make sure you bring your deet free bug spray! The mosquitoes bite a lot! Price: For a unique experience, the price was extremely reasonable! I would definitely go again on a different tour since I noticed they do a lot of different tours across Florida. Parking: Parking is on the side of the road. Get Up and Kayaking provide coordinates on where they meet and where to park.