Float through a compact mangrove cove and then explore a 1920s coastal estate on this paired paddle-board or kayak tour at Bonnet House. Learn about shrimping-era geology, see wading birds close-up, and finish with a self-guided visit to the museum and gardens.
Float through a compact mangrove cove and then explore a 1920s coastal estate on this paired paddle-board or kayak tour at Bonnet House. Learn about shrimping-era geology, see wading birds close-up, and finish with a self-guided visit to the museum and gardens.
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Operated by Sunrise Paddleboards LLC. · Fort Lauderdale, Florida
The morning opens over a low saltwater cove where mangrove roots braid together and the Intracoastal pushes a slow, steady current toward the ocean. You step into a board or kayak at the Bartlett boathouse and feel the water's mild resistance — the mangroves seem to reach out, testing your balance while herons watch with measured curiosity.
moderate.
2 hours.
Moderate — you should be comfortable standing on a paddleboard for 30–60 minutes or paddling a kayak for similar periods
No formal experience is required, but you should be comfortable on a board or in a kayak and able to follow basic stroke and safety instructions from the guide.
Yes — personal flotation devices are provided and must be worn during the on-water portion of the tour.
Plan about 2 hours for the guided paddle and an additional 60–90 minutes to tour the Bonnet House museum, shell room, and gardens.
Children are allowed but must meet the provider's safety and age requirements; check booking questions for age bands and disclose any special requirements.
Bonnet House was developed by Frederic Clay Bartlett in the 1920s and preserves both a period house with global art and a unique coastal garden that reflects early Fort Lauderdale landscaping choices.
The guided paddle emphasizes staying in marked channels to protect mangrove roots and juvenile fish habitat; local operators often support shore-cleaning and native planting initiatives.
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