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Up a Creek Kayak Day Tours

Shell Island Road, Naples, FL 34103
239-293-6232
Ranked #5 of 48 tours in Naples
5.0 of 5 stars 52 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Naturalist-Guided Kayak Tours in Naples, Marco, 10,000 Islands, and Rookery Bay Reserve. Explore mysterious mangrove tunnels, deserted barrier islands...... more » Owner description: Naturalist-Guided Kayak Tours in Naples, Marco, 10,000 Islands, and Rookery Bay Reserve. Explore mysterious mangrove tunnels, deserted barrier islands and pristine estuaries. All tours led by the owner, Susan. Susan is a Florida Master Naturalist Instructor, Certified Kayak Instructor and loves introducing people to this beautiful environment. Pre-registration required. We use comfortable, new, single sit-on top kayaks. Special group rates available. « less
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48 reviews 48 reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

We chose the Rookery Bay Tour, about 2 hrs. Pretty informative, enjoyable paddle, good equipment, relaxing. Small group which means you can hear/see what everyone else is enjoying. The tour has single person kayaks which might not be suitable for families with very young children. But some seniors who were also on this tour had no issues at all. Was... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

My wife is 64 and I am 66. We kayaked 5 miles (Kewayden Island tour). Susan is very knowledgable and attentative. The 5 miles was comfortable for us because she sets a group pace and stops to point out abundant wildlife. We will do it again!! More

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Susan Cone, Owner at Up a Creek Kayak Day Tours, responded to this review
May 14, 2012

Thank you for taking time to write a review. I really appreciate it! I'm happy you enjoyed the tour and the beauty of this part of the world. Have fun on the cold, fast water of Colorado. I hope to see you the next time you visit family here in Naples Florida! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012
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Susan is a great guide! She knows the area very well in many aspects. Before you meet her she advises you the best way to come prepared as well as gives you great tips before you start the trip. I can't wait to go to Florida again so I can do another kayaking trip! More

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woodstock
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

We had such a nice time. Perfect morning out and about kayaking in beautiful Rookery Bay. Susan is a fantastic tour guide. We highly recommend going on one of her tours. Peter and Whitney Connecticut More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2012

This is just one of the best things I have done in Florida. Susan was great - knows her stuff, Would happily go on another when I am back here again. More

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Chicago
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012

Our group consisted of three teens (13,14,15) and two adults. All had a wonderful experience. We took the 2-hour Rookery Bay tour. We were very lucky and saw several dolphins swimming very close by in addition to osprey, turtles & other birds. Make sure to bring hats and sunglasses (preferably with a way to secure them in place -one guest... More

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Waupaca, Wisconsin, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2012

We went with our family of teenagers and other folks of various ability. Susan taught everyone the basics was continually attentive to keep everyone safe and comfortable. She was knowledgeable of the area, wildlife and history. Everyone enjoyed themselves and didn't want it to end. Dollar for dollar it was the best money spent on this vacation. Thank you Susan... More

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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2012

It was a last minute decision to kayak with a visiting friend from Michigan who had never kayaked before, so we were lucky to arrange to meet with Susan at the Rookery Bay Sanctuary for the tour yet that afternoon. We were told to bring water, sunglasses, and a hat to wear, as well as sun protectant. We wore bandanas...red... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2012

We had two wonderful tour guides that showed us the wildlife, mangroves, and pristine waters of Rookery Bay. The lead tour guide, Susan, knew all about the area and the best spots to enjoy nature. Our moonlit tour gave us wonderful views of the Bay, the birds, the sunset, and the full Moon. The guides thought of everything and took... More

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Susan Cone, Owner at Up a Creek Kayak Day Tours, responded to this review
March 11, 2012

Hi Chippy! Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. Our perseverance was certainly rewarded with the huge orange moon rise and the manatee exhalations. You and your Mom were a delight. I hope to see you again! Susan More

Naples, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2012

Susan really knows her flora and fauna. She is so helpful, especially with people who have never kayaked before. It was a beautiful trip and I would highly recommend it. More

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