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Paddle from Singer Island to Peanut Island on a private 90-minute tour led by local master naturalists. Expect crystal-clear high-tide water, snorkeling opportunities, and regular sightings of manatees, rays and sea turtles.
Paddle from Singer Island to Peanut Island on a private 90-minute tour led by local master naturalists. Expect crystal-clear high-tide water, snorkeling opportunities, and regular sightings of manatees, rays and sea turtles.
The morning opens cool on Singer Island; glassy aquamarine runs like a promise between your board and Peanut Island. Guides gather the group at Jim Barry Light Harbor Park, where a short wooden pier and a handful of boat slips mark the launch. Within minutes you’re crossing a working boat channel, paddling against the wind at times, eyes scanning for manatees rising like curious elbows and eagle rays cutting the water with disciplined grace.
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Operated by South Florida Paddle · Riviera Beach, Florida
The morning opens cool on Singer Island; glassy aquamarine runs like a promise between your board and Peanut Island. Guides gather the group at Jim Barry Light Harbor Park, where a short wooden pier and a handful of boat slips mark the launch. Within minutes you’re crossing a working boat channel, paddling against the wind at times, eyes scanning for manatees rising like curious elbows and eagle rays cutting the water with disciplined grace.
Peanut Island is an artificial rise of sand and shell created when the Lake Worth Inlet was dredged; its Cold War-era bunker and mangrove fringes give the place a layered past — recreational refuge, naval contingency, and important coastal habitat. Geologically it’s low and flat at sea level, but ecologically rich: seagrass beds, mangrove roots, and a protected snorkeling lagoon harbor tropical fish, sea stars and seasonal visitors like sea turtles.
The 90-minute private tour covers roughly 1.5–2 miles of paddling round-trip depending on your launch point and chosen route. Expect boat traffic through the inlet, variable currents, and wind that can turn a calm paddle into a steady workout. Guides are master naturalists who move at your pace, offering local history, marine-id tips and photos after the tour.
Practical edge: wear reef-safe sunscreen, a PFD (provided), and water shoes for the island’s shell beaches. Bring a waterproof case for your phone and a light wind layer for cooler mornings. If you’re new to paddling, request an easier nearby launch noted by the operator. Winter months increase manatee sightings; summer brings clearer high-tide water but afternoon storms — plan for a morning outing.
moderate.
1–1.5 hours.
Moderate cardiovascular fitness and balance; some past paddling experience recommended for comfort.
The meeting point is Jim Barry Light Harbor Park on Singer Island; there are restrooms and free parking at the lot.
The tour is about 1.5–2 miles round-trip depending on route and conditions; you should expect to paddle across a channel with possible wind or current.
Sightings are common — manatees, sea turtles, rays and tropical fish are frequently seen, but wildlife cannot be guaranteed.
Participants 13+ can paddle solo; some paddling experience is suggested. Guides will assist beginners, and private format allows a slow pace.
Peanut Island was built from dredged material during inlet improvements and later housed a Cold War-era bunker linked to coastal defense planning.
Stay off seagrass beds, use reef-safe sunscreen, and follow guide instructions to minimize disturbance to sensitive mangroves and marine life.
South Florida Paddle operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The morning opens cool on Singer Island; glassy aquamarine runs like a promise between your board and Peanut Island. Guides gather the group at Jim Barry Light Harbor Park, where a short wooden pier and a handful of boat slips mark the launch. Within minutes you’re crossing a working boat channel, paddling against the wind at times, eyes scanning for manatees rising like curious elbows and eagle rays cutting the water with disciplined grace.
The morning opens cool on Singer Island; glassy aquamarine runs like a promise between your board and Peanut Island. Guides gather the group at Jim Barry Light Harbor Park, where a short wooden pier and a handful of boat slips mark the launch. Within minutes you’re crossing a working boat channel, paddling against the wind at times, eyes scanning for manatees rising like curious elbows and eagle rays cutting the water with disciplined grace.
Peanut Island is an artificial rise of sand and shell created when the Lake Worth Inlet was dredged; its Cold War-era bunker and mangrove fringes give the place a layered past — recreational refuge, naval contingency, and important coastal habitat. Geologically it’s low and flat at sea level, but ecologically rich: seagrass beds, mangrove roots, and a protected snorkeling lagoon harbor tropical fish, sea stars and seasonal visitors like sea turtles.
The 90-minute private tour covers roughly 1.5–2 miles of paddling round-trip depending on your launch point and chosen route. Expect boat traffic through the inlet, variable currents, and wind that can turn a calm paddle into a steady workout. Guides are master naturalists who move at your pace, offering local history, marine-id tips and photos after the tour.
Practical edge: wear reef-safe sunscreen, a PFD (provided), and water shoes for the island’s shell beaches. Bring a waterproof case for your phone and a light wind layer for cooler mornings. If you’re new to paddling, request an easier nearby launch noted by the operator. Winter months increase manatee sightings; summer brings clearer high-tide water but afternoon storms — plan for a morning outing.