NORTH MIAMI BEACH KAYAK FIELD GUIDE
Paddling the Mangrove Tunnels: Miami Clear Kayak Tour
A guided, roughly 2.5-hour tandem kayak paddle through North Miami Beach’s mangrove tunnels where participants can watch for birds, manatees, dolphins, rays and fish.
Paddling the Mangrove Tunnels: Miami Clear Kayak Tour.
Glide beneath the vaulted green of Miami’s mangrove tunnels on a guided, 2.5-hour tandem kayak outing that feels both intimate and wild. Partner up in a two-person kayak and thread quiet channels where the canopy narrows and wildlife — from shorebirds to manatees and dolphins — shows itself in sudden flashes. The pace is meant to be relaxing, a balance of exploration and ease tailored to the group’s abilities.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Mangrove Tunnels & Mazes
The route threads towering mangrove tunnels and winding mazes of quiet water, offering close-up views of the coastal forest and its light-filtered passages.
Close Wildlife Encounters
Paddlers should be alert for a variety of species — many birds, rays, fish and the occasional manatee or dolphin — that frequent the mangrove corridors.
Tandem Kayaks & Easy Pace
The adventure uses tandem kayaks that seat two people; the guided pace is relaxed and, depending on the group’s abilities, may include a brief onshore stop for a break.
What the day feels like
What the Paddle Feels Like
Over roughly two and a half hours you’ll move as a small flotilla through quiet channels, paddling alongside a partner in a tandem kayak. Guides lead the group through narrow mangrove passages and broader maze-like sections, keeping an eye out for wildlife; at points the group may pause and, depending on abilities, step briefly ashore for a rest before continuing.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The guided paddle lasts approximately 2.5 hours.
Meet at 16700 Biscayne Blvd, North Miami Beach FL 33160.
Trips use tandem kayaks that seat two people; participants share a kayak with a partner.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Miami Clear Kayak Tour?
The guided excursion runs approximately 2.5 hours.
Where do we meet for the trip?
The meeting point is 16700 Biscayne Blvd, North Miami Beach FL 33160.
Are the kayaks single or tandem?
Each kayak is a tandem that fits two people.
Will we see wildlife on the paddle?
Participants should be on the lookout for many species including birds, rays, fish, manatees and dolphins.
Is there an opportunity to get out of the kayak during the tour?
Depending on the abilities of the group, there may be a stopping spot to get out of the kayak for a brief break.