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Guided Kayak Tours Marathon In the Keys

Experience the best of Marathon located 50 mins from Key West on the water. Our 2-hour guided tours are perfect for families, couples, friend groups, and anyone looking to create unforgettable memories together.

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Fun, relaxing, unique date night!

Fun Date! The weather was perfect. The water was very calm and it was a peaceful evening on the water with no mosquitos either. You go slowly enough that you do not need to be in shape to paddle. The people helping you in the kayak are patient and kind and keep you dry. It was so fun to feed the fish and actually touch them when they came to the surface. The bottoms of the boat are not glass, but plastic. You mostly see the fish beside your boat, not underneath, but it was a worthwhile, laid back tour all ages would enjoy!

– C.J. | TripAdvisor
Highlight of Our Trip

This was the best part of our trip! So much fun! Call ahead for reservations, well in advance. We had 5 nights on our trip and I called as soon as we arrived in St. Pete, and they only had an opening on our last night. I was worried since we had little to none kayak experience, but we did fine. The tour guide was excellent. We mainly saw catfish, but we found a few different types of crabs and the tour guide pulled them out for anyone who wanted to hold. Weather was perfect! We highly recommend. It is a must do!

– Ryan & Becky J. | TripAdvisor
Night kayak tour 10/10 would do it again!

The experience was great! Absolutely 10/10. The guides were fun and had some great commentary and knowledge on the area and sea life. The water was calm and not being in the sun was a big plus for me. Getting to see through the kayak is so fun we got to see so much! If family comes out here again I’d definitely go again! If you’re thinking about booking this let this be the review that tells you DO IT! You won’t regret it. I made memories I’ll carry forever.

– Laila R. | TripAdvisor
Awesome experience!

This was so much fun! They provide everything you need to have a great time. I went solo and have kayaked many times before. The catfish you feed are everywhere and there is a ton of other wildlife to enjoy along the way to the bridge. There is a phone number you call in to, to be able to hear the guide talk the entire time. I brought my headphones to listen. Its kayaking and you will get wet.

– Megan B. | TripAdvisor
Group of people kayaking at night with glowing paddles.

LED NIGHT KAYAK ADVENTURE

Experience Marathon after dark on an unforgettable guided tour where nature comes alive beneath your kayak. Our LED kayaks are illuminated with green fishing lights designed to attract incredible marine life, giving you a front-row seat to everything from tarpon and snapper to schools of curious fish swimming below. Glide over seagrass beds filled with hundreds of jellyfish creating a glowing underwater scene, then paddle beneath two bridges home to local wildlife including pelicans, egrets, and other coastal birds. To end the adventure, our guides chum the water, creating an exciting wildlife encounter that brings the ecosystem right to you.

DAYTIME MANGROVE TUNNEL KAYAK TOUR

Escape into Marathon’s natural beauty as you paddle through peaceful mangrove tunnels on a guided adventure through one of Florida’s most unique ecosystems. The winding waterways open into a secluded saltwater lagoon with a small island where you can step out of your kayak, explore the shoreline, and take in the beauty of the surrounding coastal habitat.

People kayaking near mangroves on a sunny day.

ARE YOU READY FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURE?

Woman in kayak at night holding a starfish, surrounded by glowing green water.

WILDLIFE YOU MAY ENCOUNTER

Get ready to keep your eyes open because there is always something to discover on the water. From jumping mullet skipping across the surface and schools of snapper and tarpon swimming beneath your kayak to sea turtles, white herons, jellyfish, sharks, and incredible coastal birds overhead, every trip is packed with opportunities to spot local wildlife. The best part? This is a guided experience, so you are not left guessing what you are seeing. Our guides know these waters and will point out hidden details and wildlife that most people would paddle right past, helping you notice the little things an untrained eye would miss and making the experience even more memorable.

a group of people in a dark room
Large fish swimming underwater in green-tinted surroundings.
Two people in a kayak at night, one holding a small alligator.
Two people in a kayak at night, wearing life vests, illuminated by green light.
Serene sunset over calm lake with vibrant sky reflections.
Four people in glowing kayaks on water near a dock at dusk.
Three kayakers paddle on a calm river with glowing lights, surrounded by greenery.
Underwater view of a crab with raised claws on a sandy bottom.
Kayak on glowing green water at sunset with 'Sharkey's Glass Bottom Tour' text.
Three birds perched on green foliage at night
Person holds a fish in knee-deep water near kayaks, under green lights at night.
Slim fish swimming in murky green water.

ARE YOU READY FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURE?