Guided Kayak Tours

Explore the Calusa Indian Trails, Calusa Blueway, Mangrove Tunnels and beautiful Estuaries surrounding Pine Island on a two hour guided tour. One of our guides will join the group tour. Our scheduled daily guided tours are open to the public for groups of up to 5 people. We also offer personalized "private" tours. Please call if you want a different time for your tour adventure. We will do our best to accommodate all requests. No naturalist program provided with the Guided Tour.

2.5 Hour Guided Kayak Tour

$55 per person

Price includes delivery to designated launch sites. We will contact you 24 hours prior to your launch time to discuss the best launch location based on the projected tide, current and weather conditions.   We provide a short training on water safety and proper kayak techniques before launching on your adventure. Safety First!  

Minimum two people. Call if group is larger than 5. Discount offered for groups of four or more. 

4 Hour Guided Kayak Tour

$75 per person

 

Price includes delivery to designated launch sites. We will contact you 24 hours prior to your launch time to discuss the best launch location based on the projected tide, current and weather conditions.   We provide a short training on water safety and proper kayak techniques before launching on your adventure. Safety First!  

Minimum two people. Call if group is larger than 5. Discount offered for groups of four or more. 

Add your pet to the tour

No Charge

Take your best friend on a guided tour. Your pet will enjoy a guided kayak ride with you through the mangroves. If conditions permit, we will stop at a private beach area or sandy flat for a short play time. We recommend bringing a floatation device, leash, towel and small bed. 

Launch Locations

Apex Store Launch

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 The Apex Store launch location features ample parking and a kayak lift for safe kayak/SUP launching. Paddle through Monroe Canal for direct access to the Gulf of Mexico. Visit the southern tip of Pine Island and enjoy great food and cold libations at the Ragged Ass Saloon, Woody’s Waterside, Low Key Tiki, Waterfront Restaurant & Froggy’s. Bike golf cart rentals are available to explore the nature trails, shops, art galleries, marinas and accommodations in St. James City. 


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Tropical Launch Site

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A beautiful shallow, beach like launch area. This location has access to great open water paddling. There is access to backcountry kayaking with mangrove-lined islands to the south of the launch ramp. 


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Pineland Kayak Launch

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This location is two blocks south of the historic Tarpon Lodge and Restaurant. This area provides wonderful paddling in backcountry, as well as open water areas and breathtaking sunsets. Tour the nearby Randell Research Center Museum and Calusa Heritage Trail, a 0.9 mile interpretive walkway leading through the mounds, canals, and other features of the Pineland archaeological site. 


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Waiver Release Form

Download, print, read and sign our waiver release form, if you would like to speed up the launch process. Everyone in your group will be required to sign the waiver form. You may skip this step if you prefer to complete at launch location. 

Waiver (pdf)

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Policies and What to Bring

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 Recommendations on what to bring -Lightweight breathable clothing, water shoes, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, buff, paddle gloves, towel and an extra set of clothes. 

Bring plenty of water. Snacks too. 

Visit the Apex Store before your adventure.   

Apex Store

Weather and Cancellation Policies

Weather- Your safety is our highest priority. If we need to cancel your appointment due to weather conditions, (thunderstorms, lightening or high winds) we will contact you 2 hours before your scheduled launch time. Safety First!

Cancellation Policy - Full refund if cancelled 24 hours before scheduled launch time. Full refund if cancelled by Apex Aqua Adventures for weather or unforeseen circumstances. Clients must call the Apex Store to cancel reservation.