Clear Kayaking Adventures with Get Up and Go Kayaking - Sarasota

Located just south of Sarasota in Osprey, Florida, Get Up and Go Kayaking offers a unique way to discover the coastal waterways via clear kayaks that reveal the vibrant aquatic life beneath your paddle strokes. This forward-thinking outfit specializes in private tours for solo adventurers, couples, and large groups up to 14 people, making it an ideal choice for personalized experiences on the water. The tours glide through calm tidal channels, where guests can see the underwater world come alive through the transparent bottoms of their kayaks, bringing encounters with marine life into crisp focus.

Osprey’s location along Florida’s Gulf Coast provides a remarkable backdrop of mangrove forests, seagrass beds, and shell-strewn shallows. Guests often spot manatees grazing, schools of fish darting in the clear water, and a diversity of shorebirds. Local guides like Cheyann, praised for extensive knowledge of the ecosystem, pair environmental insights with engaging storytelling, enriching every paddle session with details about the aftereffects of recent hurricanes, habitat restoration efforts, and ongoing marine conservation.

Tours incorporate stops at hidden lagoons and unique shell-collecting moments, offering opportunities to swim in the crystal-clear water if you’re ready to dive in. Beyond the natural highlights, Get Up and Go Kayaking promotes ecological awareness, emphasizing the importance of preserving fragile habitats like mangrove roots and seagrass meadows that are crucial to species such as manatees.

Whether you’re after peaceful isolation on the water or shared adventure with friends or family, the company’s clear kayak format and environmentally focused guiding make it a standout way to connect with southwest Florida’s coastal wilderness. Practical, informative, and memorable, this experience leaves paddlers with deeper appreciation for the Gulf Coast’s aquatic ecosystems while offering an unforgettable outdoor excursion.