Guided SUP and Kayak Tour Pelican Bay Fort Myers Beach — 1-Hour Mangrove Paddle

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Difficulty

moderate

Duration

1 hour

Fitness Level

Moderate—suitable for beginners with basic paddling fitness; some stability and core strength helps

Overview

Ease into Pelican Bay’s mangrove labyrinth on a guided one-hour SUP or kayak tour from Getaway Marina. Expect calm water, close wildlife encounters—manatees, dolphins, and shorebirds—and straightforward, beginner-friendly paddling with all gear provided.

Guided SUP and Kayak Tour Pelican Bay Fort Myers Beach — 1-Hour Mangrove Paddle

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Date

Thu, Oct 30

Travelers

You push off from Getaway Marina and the world immediately rearranges itself: engines and road noise shrink behind a rim of mangroves, and water becomes a mirror that insists you move slowly. The guide gives a short briefing, you choose a sit-on-top kayak or a stable SUP, and then you ease into the braided waterways of Pelican Bay. Sunlight sifts through red mangrove roots; a curious dolphin arcs in the distance as though checking the tide chart.

Adventure Photos

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Adventure Tips

Morning calm

Book an early slot for glassy water and higher chances of manatee and dolphin sightings.

Dress for splash

Wear quick-dry layers and water shoes—wet landings and shallow pull-ins are likely.

Bring reef-safe sunscreen

Protect skin and the waterways; apply before launch and use a brimmed hat to cut glare.

Secure your phone

Use a waterproof case or dry bag; smartphone photos are the best record of brief wildlife encounters.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Manatees
Bottlenose dolphins

History

The waters off Fort Myers Beach lie along historic trade and fishing routes used by the Calusa people and later by Spanish and American fishermen; the mangroves remain crucial to local fisheries.

Conservation

Guides emphasize low-impact paddling—staying out of seagrass beds and maintaining distance from manatees—to protect fragile habitats and comply with local regulations.