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Join a local biologist on a journey through the beautiful estuaries of Southwest Florida in search of unique wildlife as you explore winding mangrove tunnels, oyster reefs, mudflats, and hidden bays.
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Explore Naples & Marco Island with Local Biologists
Rising Tide Explorers gives you the opportunity to experience some of Naples & Marco Island’s most beautiful natural areas with kayak rentals and exciting adventures led by the region’s only team of 100% active local biologist guides. Go exploring on a family friendly guided kayak tour for a paddle into the mangrove tunnels, a relaxing guided boat eco tour to unique and restricted areas of Rookery Bay, and catch sunset at the famous bird rookery island as over 1,000 birds return to their roost for the night, all led by the local biologists who study the areas unique ecology and wildlife.
- #1 Rated Tours, Naples – TripAdvisor
- Best of the Gulfshore 2017-2020 – Gulfshore Life Magazine
- Best Kayaking Tour 2017-2020 – Best of Naples
- #1 Kayaking Tour in the USA – USA Today 10Best
- Marco Island Must Do Activity – MustDo SWFL
- Best Everglades Kayaking – TravellinMad
- Biologist Guided Tours – Coastal Breeze, Marco Island
- #1 Kayak Company in the USA – Naples Illustrated
- Best Things to do in Marco Island, Florida – Southern Living Magazine
- HGTV Smart Home 2021 – Naples, FL – HGTV
A percentage of the proceeds from our adventures and rentals goes to support the Friends of Rookery Bay.
Our guides are the real deal. Check out their backgrounds and read about their local research projects on our About Us page!
Launch Locations
KAYAK TOURS & RENTALS
Isle of Capri Paddlecraft Park
1295 Capri Blvd.
Naples, FL 34113
Shell Island Road Kayak Launch
1 Shell Island Rd
Naples, FL 34113
Rookery Bay Field Station – Shell Island Rd.
10 Shell Island Rd
Naples, FL 34113