michellelA2446RZ
Aug 2020
My family and I (7 total) met with Jake around 8:45 on a Friday morning. We put in at Big Hickory Island and proceeded to do a 3 1/2 hour tour of the mangroves and nearby beach. We saw manatees, up close and personal (by law you cannot touch them) and dolphins up close as well! It was such a wonderful experience! My kids (all late teens) have said over and over how much they enjoyed it! Jake is a local and very knowledgeable about the area, he had a relaxed and chill vibe. Never felt rushed. Honestly I was a little nervous it would be hard to kayak for that long but the water was so smooth with little current and easy to navigate. Never felt wore out or sore. One recommendation is definitely sunscreen up everywhere!!! We had a few with some burnt legs, lol. I can’t recommend PaddleNaples enough, strongly recommend them if you want a beautiful, relaxing and peaceful kayak tour!!!