ROOKERY BAY KAYAK TOUR • NAPLES • MARCO ISLAND
The Rookery Bay Tour is FREE of Red Tide!
Even though the upper Naples area has been sporadically affected by Red Tide, the area of the Rookery Bay Tour has never been affected, even during the height of Red Tide. Of course, if there were to be a time that Red Tide was in the area, then your tour will be eligible for either a reschedule or refund.
We hope to see you soon on our most popular tour, the Rookery Bay Tour!
CALL (239) 262-6149 to Reserve NOW!
We specialize in Small Group Tours! (2-8 paddlers Max)
Our guides will give personalized attention to each person in our Small Group and Private Tours! Many companies have no max allowance of paddlers per tour. Don’t get lost in the sea of paddlers!
$59.50
per person for Small Group Tours
Tours are $59.50 per person no matter what kind of kayak (single or double) you choose to use on the Rookery Bay Kayak Tour. Duration is two and-a-half to three hours and is a slow paced laid back nature watch style paddle.
PRIVATE Small Group Tours! (2-8 paddlers Max)
On our Private Tours, only you and your small group will be the only ones on the Tour. This is the ultimate in personalized and individualized attention from your guide!
$89.25
per person for Private Tours
Private Tours are $89.25 per person no matter what kind of kayak (single or double) you choose to use on the Rookery Bay Kayak Tour. Duration is two and-a-half to three hours and is a slow paced laid back nature watch style paddle.
Please note that this price does NOT include gratuity for your tour guide. If, for some reason you do not feel that the guide deserves a gratuity, PLEASE let us know at napleskayak@gmail.com.
Excitement, Beauty and More
The Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve is 110,00 acres of mostly undisturbed mangrove tunnels and forests and open water estuarine habitat! Your two and-a-half to three hour guided tour will introduce you to this spectacularly beautiful environment. Your tour guide is an experienced kayak instructor and naturalist. You will learn about the relationships between the mangroves and all the other wildlife that is wholly dependent on the mangroves in this extremely important natural habitat. While we cannot promise animal sightings for specific tours we often encounter dolphins, jumping fish, rays, brown pelicans, cormorants, white ibis, great egrets, snowy egrets, up to six different species of herons, ospreys, bald eagles, and more.
Tours leave at 9am or 12:30pm. Generally there is a better chance of a greater abundance of Wildlife being on the water earlier as less people on on the water disturbing them.
Kid’s Discount
$15 off, per child
All kids (ages 4-12, greater than 50 lbs) can receive a discount of $15 off if they ride or paddle in the front seat of a tandem kayak! An adult must paddle in the back or stern seat.
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Available Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve & Day!
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So Where is this?
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ROOKERY BAY
10 Shell Island Rd. Naples, FL 34113
Recommended Dress:
Synthetic clothing is the best to wear as it dries quickly and breathes well. Sunscreen and a hat are also recommended as the Florida Sun is usually shining. Bringing a bottle of water is also recommended.
Scheduling:
Tours can be done any day of the week. We request that you book your tour at least by 3pm on the previous day so that we can guarantee your guide. If you have a last minute request, give us a call anyway and we’ll try our best to secure you a guide. 239 262 6149
Payment:
We accept all forms of payment, including all major credit cards. We accept checks with a phone number and drivers license number. Our new online booking software makes it easy and secure to book your Rookery Bay Kayak Tour.
Process:
After you have booked your Rookery Bay Kayak Tour, you will receive an email confirmation. Your Kayak Guide will call you the evening prior to your tour and make sure that you understand how to get to the tour location. He or she will also provide his or her cellular phone number.
directions
From I-75:
Exit 101, Collier Blvd (Hwy 951), Southbound towards Marco Island
Cross U.S. 41 (East Tamiami Trail), continue south past East Naples Fire Station.
From Collier Blvd (Hwy 951), turn west onto Shell Island Road and drive all the way to the end.
From Naples/ U.S 41 (East Tamiami Trail):
Go to Collier Blvd (Hwy 951), turn South, towards Marco Island.
Continue south past East Naples Fire Station.
From Collier Blvd (Hwy 951), turn west onto Shell Island Road and drive all the way to the end.
From Marco Island:
Drive north on Collier Blvd (Hwy 951) across the Jolley Bridge)
Go through the first two lights after the bridge. Pass the entrance to Fiddler’s Creek (on right).
Turn left just after Fiddler’s Creek onto Shell Island Rd, and drive all the way to the end.
Leave No Trace Principles
While not regulations, these principles will help preserve the park’s wilderness values:
1.) Plan ahead and prepare
2.) Camp in designated sites only
3.) Dispose of waste properly
4.) Leave what you find
5.) Minimize Campfire impacts
6.) Respect wildlife
7.) Be considerate of other visitors
All kayak and paddle board rentals include a life jacket, a whistle and a leash for paddle boards.
These items are for your safety and we strongly encourage their use.
