Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Experience nature up close by being on the water in the heart of downtown Sarasota. Our kayak tours launch from The Bay, Sarasota's new and premier park. Learn how the Bay Park Conservancy restored a mangrove bayou, enjoy the flourishing ecosystem, and explore the Sarasota Bay. Our guides provide kayaking instruction and share their knowledge of nature, local history, and the plan for The Bay Park.
kayak, paddle, and life vest
Departure Point
Central Broadway Park, 1001 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
Meet us at the kayak launch at The Bay park. Our tent is near The Nest concession stand.
Return Details
Central Broadway Park, 1001 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
Meet us at the kayak launch at The Bay park. Our tent is near The Nest concession stand.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Karen_K
20 Apr 2023
Craig was very knowledgeable about the mangroves and the ecology of the bay. Very informative and her was very personable and professional
Mary H
25 Mar 2023
Craig was informative and very helpful. We paddled north on Sarasota Bay to Whitaker Bayou. Really enjoyed ourselves.
ShetheNorth19
25 Mar 2023
Fantastic experience kayaking with Ride & Paddle at the Bay. We booked online the day before for an 8:00am rental and everything was ready when we got there. We love the sit on top kayaks as they are so easy to maneuver - they have singles and tandems. Great boat launch area too. Our two hour rental went by so fast exploring the mangroves and the bay. We found they were less expensive than other companies in the area. We will definitely be back!
This tour in
Sarasota
is organized by
Ride and Paddle at The Bay
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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