Clear Kayaks, LED Glow and a Wiggins Pass Sunset: A Naples Evening on the Water

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Clear Kayaks, LED Glow and a Wiggins Pass Sunset: A Naples Evening on the Water

A 1.5–2 hour clear-kayak outing north of Naples that combines mangrove paddling, a beach stop at sunset, and color-changing LED lights that illuminate the water beneath your kayak.

Clear Kayaks, LED Glow and a Wiggins Pass Sunset: A Naples Evening on the Water.

Duration
1.5 to 2 hours
Location
Naples
Operator
Get Up and Go Kayaking - Wiggins Pass from Naples
Category
Kayak
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Paddle north of Naples through the mangroves of Wiggins Pass, pause on a quiet beach to watch the sun drop toward the Gulf, then return as darkness falls and color-changing LED lights beneath your clear kayak reveal fish and other underwater life—an evening designed around the play of light on water.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE ROUTE

Mangroves, Wiggins Pass and Gulf Views

The tour threads through mangrove channels at Wiggins Pass with open-water views of the Gulf of Mexico and nearby preserves, offering a mix of sheltered paddling and coastal vistas.

THE MOMENT

Beachside Sunset Pause

Midway through the outing the group stops on a beautiful beach to relax and watch the sun go down, making the trip as much about the shoreline evening as the paddle.

THE EFFECT

Glow Return: LED Lights Under Clear Hulls

After dark the tour activates color-changing LED lights on the clear kayaks so paddlers can see the water light up beneath them and look for fish and underwater creatures.

What the day feels like

How the Evening Unfolds

This 1.5–2 hour outing begins at the marina and moves into mangrove-fringed channels before opening onto coastal views and a beachside stop for sunset; on the return the clear kayaks’ LEDs illuminate the water beneath your hull for a glowing, nocturnal perspective.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this outing suits and where it might be limited.

1
Couples and PairsThe tour uses tandem clear kayaks and includes a beach stop and a return by glow-lit kayaks—ideal for pairs sharing a single boat.
2
Solo PaddlersSolo paddlers can participate but operators use only tandem kayaks, so an odd-numbered group will require one person to go solo in a kayak provided by the operator.
3
Weight-Restricted ParticipantsNot all paddlers will fit every boat: there is a 250-pound per-person limit and a 425-pound combined limit per tandem kayak.
4
Evening/Nature SeekersThose drawn to sunsets and nocturnal marine life will find the LED-lit return especially rewarding, as the lights are used to illuminate fish and underwater creatures beneath the clear hulls.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Duration

The tour runs approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.

Meeting Point

Departure and check-in take place at the Cocohatchee River Park Marina.

Operator / Launch

Operated from a marina launch north of Naples by Get Up and Go Kayaking — Wiggins Pass from Naples.

Boat Setup & Limits

All kayaks are doubles (tandem); the operator enforces a 250 lb per-person limit and a 425 lb combined limit per tandem kayak.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the Naples Sunset and Glow Clear Kayak Tour?

The tour lasts approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.

Where do we meet for the tour?

The meeting and launch location is the Cocohatchee River Park Marina.

Will we stop on land during the outing?

Yes—the group stops at a beautiful beach to relax and watch the sunset.

When are the LED lights used and why?

After sunset, the guides turn on color-changing LED lights on the clear kayaks for the return paddle to illuminate the water beneath and look for fish and other underwater creatures.

Are there weight limits or restrictions on the kayaks?

Yes—there is a 250-pound limit per person and a combined maximum of 425 pounds for two people in a tandem kayak; all kayaks are doubles (tandems).

Can I go solo if I’m traveling alone?

The operator uses tandem kayaks and notes that if there is an odd number of people in a group, one person will go solo in a kayak.