South Miami-Dade Marina and Eco Adventures - Florida City, Florida

Kurtis J. T.

We kayaked across Manatee Bay, through the small inlet, and explored the far side of the island/key. Kayaking across the bay was much quicker than I expected. We had a beautiful day and perfect weather with little wind and lots of sun. We saw a few fish in the small inlet and walked around in the clear, shallow water. Working with the people here was a breeze. Wonderful experience.

Kiana R.

I had a great experience kayaking here my group of friends. Captain Sarah was very helpful getting us set up, and demonstrating to those of us who were kayaking for the first time. Very safe and secure. Great location with lots of mangroves and a beautiful view. Saw many fish in the water. Definitely will be visiting here again in the future.

Yur K.

I and my friends had a great time on the pristine waters of Manatee Bay. Water is warm and our cruise among the mangroves was so much. For most of the area, you can get out of your kayak (or off your paddleboard) and do some great snorkeling. We saw 2 manatees and a black-tip reef shark......so cool, but never felt threatened. Highly recommend their services.

David K.

Called and booked over the phone and the owner was very flexible and accommodating as we weren't sure what day we were going to be there during our week in the Keys.

Ended up letting him know a day prior that we'd be there late morning and he met us there to get us going.

It's a self guided tour and you can go a couple different directions. We just went along the main road area so it was easy and you couldn't get lost.

Something super easy to do. There wasn't a ton of wildlife where we went but not a big deal as we just wanted to get the peace and quiet in with some simple exercise and nice views. Just very easy going and the water was shallow so if you did manage to tip you'd be fine just standing up.

If you need a time filler during your vacation, definitely recommend the kayaks. Also bring a change of clothes and towels because you'll be sweating if you aren't used to the humidity!

Kira T.

What a great, friendly place to rent a boat for a chill day sail! We got one of their O’Day 23 ft boats, which was in great shape and made for a smooth sailing experience. Would recommend the place to anyone!:)

Libby P.

Definitely recommend to anyone looking for a great day out on the water. We rented two 2-person kayaks and spent a great 4 hours out exploring the mangroves and the bay. We had our choice of the her vast selection of different kayaks, even the cool clear ones at no extra charge, but we settled on the extra deep ones since we were going out with our kids (10 and 4). She provided the life jackets, we were also pleased that she had one that fit our 4 year old! It’s so hard to find great “socially distantly” family activities during this time, but this adventure definitely delivered. Captain Sarah gave us a bunch of recommendations about cool places to explore in the area and what to avoid. We explored the crystal clear waters in the mangroves, where the kids were excited to see all the crabs, fish, and even a couple of turtles. We traveled out to the bay, where we found a little secluded beach that we stopped at for swimming and snacks. Our own private beach to cool off on was amazing! On the way back, I got scared to death that there was something following my boat, thinking it was a crocodile or something. Turns out it was just 2 manatees hanging out, such a delightful surprise! It was such a great day and we’ll definitely be back!! Our family recommends this outdoor adventure to anyone and especially those with kids who need to get out of the house. Just remember to bring the hats and sunblock, we also brought our camel backs because it is summertime in Miami. Thanks again captain Sarah!

Bertrand M.

We made plans to do an overnight kayaking trip in the everglades. We called Sarah the night before asking to rent a double kayak for a very early pickup (6.30am) and we also needed to strap it to the top of our rental car to take it to the everglades with us. Despite our unusual and last minute request, Sarah was super flexible and made it happen! She provided all we needed and helped us safely attach the kayak, and we were off to our little adventure! The kayak itself was also perfect for our needs. Very positive experience, would highly recommend!

Lisa P.

I had the most amazing SUP paddle experience here. I was guided by the most amazing person, Serene. Her knowledge for the waters and positive attitude make for such a wonderful relaxed adventure. We paddled to manatee bay where we were greeted by more than 5 manatees. They kept circling us and going under our boards. It was a magical encounter that I will never forget. I highly recommend this place and definitely have Serene as your guide! She is awesome!!!!