Kayaking

Enjoy kayaking on the scenic C-100 canal and paddle to Coral Reef Park.

• Rental fees include the use of a kayak, life vest, and paddles
• $25 per hour or $35 per 3 hours per kayak
• Rentals available daily between 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Kayakers must return from their trip by 5 p.m.
• Must be 18 years of age to rent kayak. Guests 17 and younger must be accompanied by an adult
• Please call 305-255-4767 for availability

Learn about the history and ecology of this once-airfield turned park as you paddle through a variety of South Florida habitats. Fish and birds are plentiful as you journey through a mangrove forest, past an active bird rookery and into the Biscayne Bay.

This program is roughly 2.3 miles long and lasts 2 hours. The Chapman Field Kayak Trek is for ages 9 or older. Pre-registration is required; Register online or by calling 305-666-5885. Children 14 and younger must be accompanied by adult 18 years and older.

• Standard rate: $30
• Private program rate: Call 305-666-5885 for details

Crandon Clear Kayak Adventure
Experience an unforgettable guided tour of Key Biscayne's crystal-clear waters in a see-through kayak! Our transparent vessels give you an up close and uninhibited view of the marine life below and around you as you paddle over seagrass beds, sand flats, an ancient fossilized reef and into the serene mangrove forest of Bear Cut Preserve. All equipment provided.

This program is roughly 3 miles long and last 2.5 hours. Pre-registration is required; Register online or by calling 305-666-5885. The Crandon Clear Kayak Adventure is for ages 9 or older. Children 14 and younger must be accompanied by adult 18 years and older.

• Standard rate: $45
• Private program rate: Call 305-666-5885 for details

Sunrise Clear Kayak Adventure
Paddle into the sunrise in a see-through kayak as a host of colorful marine life swims beneath you! Glide over seagrass beds, sand flats, an ancient fossilized reef and into the serene mangrove forest of Bear Cut Preserve as the rising sun reflects off Key Biscayne's crystal clear waters. All equipment provided.

This program is roughly 3 miles long and last 2.5 hours. Pre-registration is required; Register online or by calling 305-666-5885. The Sunrise Clear Kayak Adventure is for ages 9 or older. Children 14 and younger must be accompanied by adult 18 years and older.

• Standard rate: $45
• Private program rate: Call 305-666-5885 for details

There is no better way to SEE MIAMI DIFFERENTLY than from the seat of a kayak along one of our many waterways. Join our naturalist as they teach you the basic skills required for kayaking. Participants will then get the opportunity to practice their new skills along the C-100 canal that flows right by Bill Sadowski Park. All equipment is provided.

This program is roughly 1 mile long and last 2 hours. Pre-registration is required; Register online or by calling 305-666-5885. The Kayaking 101 Clinic at Bill Sadowski Park is for ages 9 or older. Children 14 and younger must be accompanied by adult 18 years and older. 

• Standard rate: $10
• Private program rate: Call 305-666-5885 for details

Let our naturalists take you on a journey along the shores of Crandon Park that has witnessed the comings and goings of man for over 2,000 years, from the Tequesta tribes to the pirates that shipwrecked offshore. Paddle over sea-grass beds and sand flats as you make your way past an ancient fossilized reef and into the serene mangrove forests.

This program is roughly 3 miles long and lasts 2.5 hours. Pre-registration is required; Register online or by calling 305-666-5885.The Key Biscayne Kayak Adventure is for ages 9 or older. Children 14 and younger must be accompanied by adult 18 years and older.

• Standard rate: $30
• Private program rate: Call 305-666-5885 for details

Immerse yourself in the remarkable beauty of Biscayne Bay you travel with your naturalist guide through the mangrove forest, the world's only salt-water trees. Discover a world filled with brown pelicans, osprey, great blue herons, nurse sharks, stingrays and more.

This program is roughly 2.3 miles long and lasts 2 hours. Pre-registration is required; Register online or by calling 305-666-5885. The Matheson Mangrove Kayak Trek is for ages 9 or older. Children 14 and younger must be accompanied by adult 18 years and older.

• Standard rate: $30
• Private program rate: Call 305-666-5885 for details

Amidst the hustle and bustle of city life in Miami, the Oleta River is an unchanged beacon for wildlife. Relive the river's historic past with park naturalists as you explore the transition of ecosystems in this natural haven for wading birds, osprey, fish and the endangered manatee.

This program is roughly 4.7 miles long and lasts 2.5 hours. Pre-registration is required; Register online or by calling 305-666-5885. The Oleta River Canoe Tour is for ages 9 or older. Children 14 and younger must be accompanied by adult 18 years and older.

• Standard rate: $30
• Private program rate: Call 305-666-5885 for details

Kayak on the beautiful, shallow waters of Key Biscayne and explore the protected areas of the Bear Cut Preserve in Crandon Park where land meets the sea. Paddle past the sea-grass beds to a fossil reef to snorkel and observe the tropical fish, spotted eagle rays, sea stars and coastal birds that share this fragile and unique environment.

This program is roughly 2.75 miles long and lasts 3.5 hours. Pre-registration is required; Register online or by calling 305-666-5885. The Sea Kayak & Snorkel Adventure is for ages 9 or older. Children 14 and younger must be accompanied by adult 18 years and older.

Not available November-March.

• Standard rate: $60
• Private program rate: Call 305-666-5885 for details

Experience the sunrise from a kayak and watch the world awaken as you paddle through Crandon Park alongside a naturalist guide. Discover the shorebirds and other ocean life while admiring the tranquil scenery of the early morning amidst the mangroves.

This program is roughly 3.3 miles long and lasts 2 hours. Pre-registration is required; Register online or by calling 305-666-5885. The Sunrise Kayak Adventure is for ages 9 or older. Children 14 and younger must be accompanied by adult 18 years and older. 

• Standard rate: $30
• Private program rate: Call 305-666-5885 for details

Immerse yourself in the remarkable beauty of Biscayne Bay in Crandon Park as you travel with your naturalist guide through the mangrove forest. Discover a world filled with brown pelicans, osprey, great blue herons, nurse sharks, stingrays and more. 

This program is roughly 2.3 miles long and lasts 2 hours. Pre-registration is required; Register online or by calling 305-666-5885. The Sunset Kayak Adventure is for ages 9 or older. Children 14 and younger must be accompanied by adult 18 years and older.

• Standard rate: $30
• Private program rate: Call 305-666-5885 for details

Pre-registration is required for all programming. Please follow all instructions provided by naturalist and adhere to age limitations as posted on program descriptions.

• Closed-toe shoes (required)
• Refillable water bottle
• Sun block 
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Bathing suit or shorts
• A change of clothes
• Towel

Electronic devices may be brought at your own risk but are not recommended on any aquatic tours. Personal kayaks or canoes are not allowed.