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    Liquid Blue Outfitters

    1,218 Reviews
    #5 of 111 Tours in Sarasota
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    Open Now: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    190 Taft Drive, Ted Sperling Nature Park, Sarasota, FL 34241
    Open today: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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    Mangrove Tunnels, Dolphin & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour
    Kayaking & Canoeing
    From $50.00*
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    Kayak Sarasota and the Lido Key Mangrove Tunnels with dolphins and manatee with Liquid Blue Kayak Outfitters. We offer kayak rentals and kayak tours located and launching from the Ted Sperling Park on Lido Key in Sarasota. We also offer private and...more
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    Suggested duration: 2-3 hours
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    190 Taft Drive, Ted Sperling Nature Park, Sarasota, FL 34241
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    All reviews kayak tour mangrove tunnels great guide lido key morning tour great sense of humor great kayaking his knowledge local wildlife open water great trip great morning saw dolphins awesome tour awesome experience kayaking experience sarasota bay
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    Reviewed 5 days ago
    The whole family had fun!

    Kelly was a great guid. His knowledge of the area is vey extensive and helped him to provide a great experience for the tour.

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    Date of experience: April 2019
    Thank susanobrn30
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Wonderful time

    We had Bill as our guide and he was very good at his job. We saw manatee's and dolphin's hunting mullet fish. The mangroves are truly a sight to see. The water is only about 4ft deep so beginners have nothing to worry about. I...More

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    Date of experience: April 2019
    Thank Alex K
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Informative, relaxing and thoroughly enjoyable

    This was a great experience for us - perfect activity in terms of intensity level. Due to windy conditions we did not go out into the open seas too much, but the mangrove tunnels and coves along the outside provided a great kayaking experience. Didn’t...More

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    Date of experience: April 2019
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Great Tour

    We toured the tunnels and had an amazing time! We learned so much about the local wildlife and plants, and got to test our kayaking skills.

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    Date of experience: April 2019
    Thank Paradise06132383796
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Liquid Blue Magic

    Kelly was absolutely an amazing tour guide. Very knowledgeable, professional, and funny. Outstanding experience for our group!!

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    Date of experience: April 2019
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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Kelly is an awesome tour guide!
    Review of: Mangrove Tunnels, Dolphin & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour

    Kelly was an awesome your guide. We got to see dolphins. The mangrove tunnels were amazing. He had so much knowledge of everything on our tour and answered all questions. He was amazing with my nephew kept him entertained and engaged the whole time. His...More

    Thank I9124YLjillr
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Our 3rd tour

    Bill is friendly, knowledgeable about the nature & local history. Easy online booking, and good equipment.

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    Date of experience: April 2019
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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Psycho, Frantic, Manatees and Dolphins!

    Once again, Kelly did not disappoint. Love his depth of knowledge about the environment, the history of the community, the ecosystem and his passion for what he does. The mangrove tunnels are simply awesome. Those two crazy cormorants, Psycho and Frantic, that come to visit...More

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    Date of experience: April 2019
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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Fun Kayak tour

    Enjoyed kayaking the mangrove tunnels and the bay off of Lido key. We saw manatees up close and learned many interesting fact about the area.

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    Date of experience: March 2019
    Thank Cathy G
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Great kayak tour!

    Kelly gave us a great mangrove tour, saw manatees and lots of great nature views. Would definitely recommend this kayaking tour!

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    Date of experience: March 2019
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    canderella2
    February 23, 2018|
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    Response from LiquidBlueGuides | Property representative |
    We've been seeing dolphin and manatee on both tours. Both times are very good. It's a great eco-tour.
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    February 4, 2017|
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    Response from Dave R | Reviewed this property |
    I'd call and check, but in my experience, go in the afternoon. This way morning low tide won't affect your trip or potentially lead to cancellation. We were just there three weeks ago and heard morning tours couldn't go into... More
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    December 20, 2016|
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    Response from floatinginparadise |
    Their website says ages 5 and up, so I would call just to be sure.
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