Sunrise · Guided
Early Bird Kayak Tour · Tarpon Point
First light on the water, before the wind gets up.
| Adult | $59 |
|---|---|
| Child | $44 |
Editorial spotlight · Tarpon Point and Sirenia Vista, Cape Coral
2026 Sunshine Awards nomineeBest Mangrove Paddle
Gulf Coast Kayak
Guided paddles through the mangrove mazes and out over the flats of Matlacha Pass and Pine Island Sound, led by guides certified by the American Canoe Association. Dolphins and manatees work the same water; the sunset and full moon runs put you out there as the light goes.
- Guided tour
- $59
- Full moon paddle
- $64
- 4.9
- Reviews
- 560
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The operation
Two launches, certified guides, and the mazes
Tours launch from Tarpon Point Marina on the south side of Cape Coral and from Sirenia Vista Park, named for the manatees that use the warm water nearby. The company’s guides hold American Canoe Association certification, which is the relevant credential for leading paddlers rather than simply renting to them.
Alongside the tours it runs a full rental counter: singles from $39, tandems, fishing kayaks, paddleboards and e-bikes, with multi-day rentals delivered free to Cape Coral, Matlacha and Pine Island. Lessons, kayak fishing charters and a summer youth camp fill out the schedule.
“Guided eco-tours, kayak and paddleboard rentals, and adventures for every skill level.”
The site does not list guides by name; reviewers mention Jim, Lynette, Bryan, Forest, Cameron and Sierra.
The one to book
Mangrove Maze Kayak Tour
The signature route: narrow cuts through the red mangroves where the canopy closes over the boat, then out onto the open flats. Wading birds the whole way, and dolphins often working the channel on the return.
Adults are $59, children $44. The same guides run it at sunrise as the Early Bird tour and at dusk as the Sunset tour.
| Adult | $59 |
|---|---|
| Child | $44 |
| Full moon | $64 |
Checked against FareHarbor on October 2, 2026.
Check AvailabilityThe gear
Boats, boards and bikes
Per the booking listings.
Kayaks
- Types
- Single, tandem, fishing, pedal drive
- Rental
- From $39
Paddleboards
- Use
- Tours and rentals
- Multi-day
- From $155 for three days
E-bikes
- Rental
- Hourly or multi-day
- Three days
- From $160
Book it
Tours and rentals
Guided tours priced per paddler. Checked against FareHarbor on October 2, 2026.
Evening · Guided
Sunset Kayak Tour · Tarpon Point
The flats as the light goes.
| Adult | $59 |
|---|---|
| Child | $44 |
Night · Guided
Full Moon Kayak Tour
Paddling by moonlight once a month.
| Adult | $64 |
|---|---|
| Child | $49 |
Daytime · Guided
Mangrove Maze Tour · Sirenia Vista
The maze from the north launch.
| Adult | $59 |
|---|---|
| Child | $44 |
Half day · Guided
Kayak Fishing Charter
Snook and redfish from a kayak, with a guide.
| Rates | On request |
|---|
3 days and up
E-bike Rentals, Multi-day
Free delivery to Cape Coral, Matlacha and Pine Island.
| Three days | $160 |
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Before you go
Know before you go
Launches
Tarpon Point Marina and Sirenia Vista Park, both in Cape Coral. The booking says which.
Guides
ACA certified, which is the credential for leading paddlers rather than just renting boats.
Delivery
Multi-day rentals are delivered free to Cape Coral, Matlacha and Pine Island.
Wildlife
Manatees use the warm water near Sirenia Vista; dolphins work the passes year-round.
Reviews
What guests say
- 4.9Google560 reviews as of October 2, 2026
- ACAGuidesAmerican Canoe Association certified
- 2LaunchesTarpon Point and Sirenia Vista
Reviewers name Jim, Lynette and Bryan, praise the patience with beginners and the wildlife knowledge, and mention dolphins surfacing beside the boats.
Questions
Good to know
Where do tours launch?
Tarpon Point Marina or Sirenia Vista Park, both in Cape Coral.
What does it cost?
$59 adult, $44 child for the guided tours; $64 for the full moon paddle. Checked October 2, 2026.
Do I need experience?
No. Guides give instruction at the launch and the routes suit beginners.
Can I just rent?
Yes, singles from $39, with free multi-day delivery to Cape Coral, Matlacha and Pine Island.
Into the mangrove maze
Guided paddles at $59, full moon runs at $64, rentals from $39.
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