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    Naples Kayak Company

    560 reviews
    #10 of 145 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Naples
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    Naples, FL, USA
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    About Naples Kayak Company
    - Easy rentals at multiple locations- just show up and go! - Pick up or delivery to your home or condo - Fun affordable tours - easy online tour booking -Over 12 years in business! - Retail store where you can come in and ask questions about rentals or tours Here are some commonly asked questions about our Guided Kayak Nature Tours and Guided Paddle Board Tours -What is the process for booking my Guided Kayak Nature Tour? Simply decide which tour you would like to participate in and then click the calender on the day and time that you wish to participate. You will get a confirmation email after you book and a reciept of paynment for your tour.Your tour guide will contact you the evening prior to your tour and provide his/her cell # and make sure that you know everything that you need to know. -Is it common to give a gratuity to my guide? It is certainly customary in the United States to give a gratuity to service personel who have done a good job, just as you would at any other venue. Remember that your tour guide is checking the weather and tide, loading and unloading the kayaks and working hard to find wildlife on your kayak tour or paddle board tour. All of this is in addition to the significant investment in training and equipment that our professional guides have put forth. -Are there alligators? There are alligators in Florida. We don't really provide tours in areas that would have any real population of gators. Remember also that gators really just want to eat, sleep and make more gators. They usually eat things like fish and turtles. -What should I wear? Ideally you should protect your skin from the sun, either with Sun block or sun protective clothing. Sun protective hats and clothing are available in our retail store, Naples Outfitters at 2360 Shadowlawn Drive in Naples. -Do you have single and double kayaks? We have both. When you book your tour the booking software will ask you if you would like singles or doubles. -Are life jackets provided? Always. In fact, on nature tours our guide will require you to wear one. -What if we have never paddled before? Our guides are also instructors. Your tour will be a beginner lesson and a tour! -What if it rains? There are quite a few months in SW Florida that getting rained on can be just wonderful. However, you guide has been checking the weather carefully in an attempt to avoid lightning. If we can't go for safety reasons, or if it will be just too wet then we will gladly refund your money. Please note that our hours of operation are the retail store hours. Complete tour times are listed on the Naples Kayak Company website.
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    Rookery Bay Kayak Tour
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    from $59.50
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    This tour will take you through the beautiful mangrove tunnels of the Rookery Bay. Home to many different species, including dolphins, manatees, birds, and many more! Our experienced guides will give you a fun, exciting tour while keeping your safety and comfort a top priority. Locally owned and operated.
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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Awesome Tour!

    This was a bioluminescence tour so we went at night. Tom was our guide and he was awesome! He is a marine biologists and super knowledgeable and he took the time to call and check in the day of the tour to make sure we...More

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    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank Nicolas B
    Naples K, Owner at Naples Kayak Company, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Hello! Thank you so much for choosing NKC for your kayaking adventure! We are glad you could join us for one of our personal favorite tours. Thanks for stopping by to let us know you enjoyed it, come back and see us again soon! Thank...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Amazing

    Tom was a fantastic guide. Very patient and knowledgeable. I highly recommend him. This tour was the highlight of our vacation and the best birthday present I could ask for!!

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    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank Ccolding26
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Beginner SUP lesson with Simon

    We had an excellent lesson!!! It was fun, relaxing, and rewarding! Simon was informative, helpful, and fun. We saw 2 dolphins up close and they swam with us for a while! We also saw a stingray! It was a wonderful experience! I can’t wait to...More

    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank Leila A
    Naples K, Owner at Naples Kayak Company, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Hey Leila! Thanks for taking a moment to let us know how your lesson went! Simon is pretty great! Come back for another lesson soon, always up your skill level!! Thanks, Ashley

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Best tour ever!

    We took the birdwatching bioluminescence tour and it was amazing. Tom was a great tour guide and was very knowledgeable. This is the only tour in Naples that offered the opportunity to see bioluminescence. We got very lucky because the weather was less than stellar...More

    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank Pamela M
    Naples K, Owner at Naples Kayak Company, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Pamela, Thank you for chancing the weather with us! It worked out in our favor for sure. We are grateful you chose NKC for your kayaking adventure, and we look forward to seeing you again very soon. Thanks! Ashley

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Amazing
    Review of: Rookery Bay Kayak Tour

    Bob was amazing! Really enjoyed the tour it was relaxing and the view amazing! We had the opportunity to see dolphins, oysters, crabs and different birds!

    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank Osotolongo
    Naples K, Owner at Naples Kayak Company, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Thank you for joining us on our kayaking tour! Don't forget to come back and try another tour at one of our other beautiful locations. Thank you! Ashley

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Educational Tour of Mangroves

    Tom was our guide and was exceptionally knowledgeable of the mangroves, birds, paddling techniques and so much more. He called the night before with a reminder of what to bring and wear and directions to the pick up point.

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    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank Diane B
    Naples K, Owner at Naples Kayak Company, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

    Thank you, Diane! We are glad you enjoyed your tour, and we hope you will come back and see us again soon! thank you, Ashley

    Reviewed July 31, 2019
    AMAZING TOUR!! WOW!!

    We took the Birds, Birds and More Birds Tour which included the bioluminescence. This tour was beyond awesome!! First our tour guide Tom was a former marine biologist so he was very intelligent on everything we saw. Second, we kayaked to "bird island" where all...More

    Date of experience: July 2019
    Thank Marcy P
    Naples K, Owner at Naples Kayak Company, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

    Hello Marcy! Thank you so much for taking a moment to let us know how your tour went. We are so glad you enjoyed it! Two teenagers having a good time, that is quite the testimonial!!! Come back and see us again soon! Thank you,...More

    Reviewed July 30, 2019
    Awesome Kayak trip!!!!

    We took a three hour kayak trip with our guide Tom and it was FANTASTIC!! He has so much knowledge of the eco system and it was so interesting!! Along with beautiful weather and still water! We learned how to kayak correctly and his attention...More

    Date of experience: July 2019
    Thank Sue F
    Naples K, Owner at Naples Kayak Company, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

    Thank you Sue! We are so glad you enjoyed your tour with Tom. Come back again and see us soon! Thank you, Ashley

    Reviewed July 29, 2019
    Kayaking at Rookery Bay

    Kayaking at Rookery Bay today was an awesome experience. Our guide Tom did a great job training us rookies and educating us about the area. Learned a lot and it was a beautiful morning. I highly recommend doing this.

    Date of experience: July 2019
    Thank Carolyn R
    Naples K, Owner at Naples Kayak Company, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

    Hey Carolyn! Thanks for letting us know how your tour went!! We are so glad you chose NKC for your kayaking adventure. Come back again soon! Thank you, Ashley

    Reviewed July 26, 2019
    Lots of information while taking in beautiful scenery

    Tom was full of knowledge about mangroves, and was willing to provide pointers and instruction to all levels of kayakers in our group.

    Date of experience: July 2019
    Thank Jlealohahola
    Naples K, Owner at Naples Kayak Company, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

    Thanks for stopping by to leave us a review! Come back again and try any of our other tour options! Thank you, Ashley

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    Response from Lois J | Reviewed this property |
    The kayaks are fiberglass and available in single or double. Would definitely recommend single for maneuverability.
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    Response from Jacqueline C | Reviewed this property |
    Not sure what tour your considering, but most are kid friendly and the staff are very helpful. You can contact them at 239-262-6149 to answer any questions. They're the best in Naples, very respected and knowledgeable. You... More
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