This is one great tour. The launch is near Blue Springs and easy to get to with plenty of parking. Our tour guide, Ryan, brought everything we'd need to the water's edge: paddle board, paddle, & lift vest. He also gave us the opportunity to store anything in his locked trailer. This was my first time paddle boarding. Great instruction- stood up and never fell once. Water was great with plenty of manatees to see in the spring (there's a pit stop at the park mid tour). Plenty of other wildlife to enjoy that Ryan helpfully named and described in detail. A great way to spend a Sunday morning