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    Sarasota Paddleboard Company

    335 Reviews
    #6 of 104 Tours in Sarasota
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    Open Now: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    690 Ben Franklin, Sarasota, FL 34234
    Open today: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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    Sarasota Paddleboard Company is a company that specializes in Stand up Paddleboarding and sit on top kayaks We provide rentals lessons and excursions 7 days a week sun rise to sun set!.Based on lido key we are authorized for SUP and kayak rentals in...more
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    Suggested duration: 2-3 hours
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    690 Ben Franklin, Sarasota, FL 34234
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    All reviews paddle boards mangrove tunnels lido key guide colin great equipment gave us a map kayak tour wealth of information these guys an adventure great trip an amazing experience marine life local wildlife red tide lido beach saw dolphins
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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Great guided tour!

    I highly recommend the guided tour. Colin was our guide and he did a fantastic job. He was very knowledgeable with the local wildlife and showed us things we would have never noticed if we had just rented kayaks for the afternoon. Also if he...More

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank Nate G
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Sarasota Paddleboard and Kayak Company

    Absolutely fabulous time! They were great! Helpful in letting us know when the best day and time was to go, based in the winds and tides. We forgot water, so they gave us some. Provided a map and tips for paddling through the mangroves. Love...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank Ll2oc
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    kayaking

    bobby was so helpful. greeted us by name explained routes well. greeted us upon return by name! would highly recommend and would visit again. mangroves were amazing!

    Date of experience: December 2018
    1  Thank Carol F
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Paddle Boarding Mangrove Tunnels

    Sarasota Paddle Board is great experience every time, mangrove tunnels, good staff, Definitely recommend!

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank Forrest K
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Kayaks were great. Red tide gone

    Bob and Bobby were great and very professional. They had a great selection of kayaks and paddle boards that were good quality. The prices are fair and better yet, the red tide is gone!

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank Brenden M
    Bob M, Owner at Sarasota Paddleboard Company, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

    Thank you for taking time to leave a review and thank you for letting others know the red tide is gone and the water is crystal clear!

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Outstanding Kayak Tour!

    I was able to experience kayaking in amazing weather in December. Collin took me on a great tour of the local keys and mangrove tunnels. He is pretty smart, considering he is a drummer. He is quite knowledgeable on the history of Sarasota, as well...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    1  Thank fossmoj
    Bob M, Owner at Sarasota Paddleboard Company, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

    I agree with kayaking in December so perfect! we are glad you had a good day and thank you for your business

    Reviewed November 25, 2018 via mobile
    Morning Mangrove Tour

    We thoroughly enjoyed our kayak tour through the mangroves. The weather was perfect, the water was crystal clear and the tour guide was great. Visitors to the area should definitely add this to their list.

    Date of experience: November 2018
    2  Thank Valerie G
    Bob M, Owner at Sarasota Paddleboard Company, responded to this reviewResponded November 27, 2018

    THANK YOU so much for taking time to review our company we appreciate your business greatly

    Reviewed November 24, 2018 via mobile
    A MUST Kayaking experience!!

    My father, 73, Other Mother, 62,myself & 14 year old Had a Blast! Exceeded my expectations! Ive been on numerous guided kayake excursions all over the Caribbean, Costa Rica, etc..AND this kayak excursion was Amazing. The mangroves, sea creatures, manatees (we saw 7+) & spider...More

    Date of experience: November 2018
    1  Thank angiez1229
    Bob M, Owner at Sarasota Paddleboard Company, responded to this reviewResponded December 5, 2018

    Thank you for the review we are thrilled that you will be returning in December see you soon!

    Reviewed November 20, 2018
    Fantastic Kayak Tour by Colin!

    My mother and sister took a double kayak, and I had a solo. We headed out with Colin on Sunday morning and he tailored our tour to fit our skill levels, interests, and time constraints (2 hours). He is VERY knowledgeable about the history, flora...More

    Date of experience: November 2018
    2  Thank Pam H
    Bob M, Owner at Sarasota Paddleboard Company, responded to this reviewResponded November 27, 2018

    We love Colin and believe we have the best staff in the business. thank you for the review we hope to see you again soon!

    Reviewed November 19, 2018 via mobile
    No better accessibility or knowledge - anywhere. Thank you Bob!

    Bob was so very helpful in making my daughter’s birthday celebration the best one yet. This was her first time paddle boarding and he took the time to instruct and provide easy to understand examples about standing with confidence. We love the Lido Key area...More

    Date of experience: November 2018
    2  Thank Donald S
    Bob M, Owner at Sarasota Paddleboard Company, responded to this reviewResponded November 27, 2018

    We think that this is a great family activity and we are glad you family chose to use our company. Thank you much for the review we hope to see you soon

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    Bob M
    June 12, 2018|
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    Response from Bob M | Property representative |
    Definitely make a reservation that way your equipment is all ready for you it's the correct equipment the staff is ready to be of service people are allowed to walk up to the park and rent equipment but it's not a permanent... More
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    March 22, 2015|
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    We specialize in stand up paddleboarding. We teach all levels and provide all equipment including 12'6 and 14 ft race boards, sup surf boards, kids boards, big boards and fishing boards
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