Kayak Rental Solo Full-Day (8 Hours)

Explore Florida’s waterways at your own pace with an 8-hour solo kayak rental. Paddle through mangrove tunnels, look for local manatees and dolphins, or add a fishing rod to your trip. Pickup and delivery are available.

Tandem kayak rentals are also available. Contact us for details.

Pickup and delivery

• $60 customer pickup and return: Best if you have a vehicle equipped to transport the gear.
• $65 delivery: Delivery and pickup to most major paddling locations across the Pinellas Suncoast.

Delivery areas: Fort De Soto Park & Campground, Weedon Island Preserve, St. Petersburg, Tierra Verde, St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island, and Madeira Beach.

Rental details

• Duration: 8-hour full-day rental.
• Capacity: 1 person, solo kayak.
• Kayak: 10-foot sit-on-top style; color may vary.
• Security deposit: $50, fully refundable when the kayak and gear are returned in the same condition as rented. Arranged directly with you, separately from the $60 Shopify checkout charge.

Included with every rental

• Lightweight kayak paddle.
• USCG-approved life jacket (PFD).
• Safety whistle clipped to the life jacket.

Optional fishing rod add-on

Ask to add a rod when booking if you plan to fish from your kayak.

What to bring

• Water, snacks, and sun protection such as sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses.
• Water shoes or sandals.
• A waterproof case or bag for personal items.
• A Florida fishing license if you add a fishing rod. Get a license from Go Outdoors Florida.

Recommended paddling locations

Choose one of these or choose your own location.

1. Weedon Island Preserve (St. Petersburg)

What to see and do: Winding mangrove tunnels and the 4-mile South Paddling Trail loop, with opportunities to see manatees, dolphins, herons, and roseate spoonbills.

Fishing: The nearby shallow-water grass flats are popular for snook, redfish, and spotted seatrout.

Paddling tip: Check the tide chart for your rental period. High or rising tide helps you navigate the mangrove tunnels without getting stuck in shallow water.

2. Tierra Verde / Shell Key Preserve

What to see and do: Explore the gateway to Shell Key Preserve, with open water, barrier-island beaches, and mangrove spots. Look out for dolphins.

Fishing: Channels, passes, and grass flats around Tierra Verde offer opportunities for snook, trout, redfish, and tarpon during warmer months.

Why paddle here: A mix of sheltered grass flats and access to beaches reached by water.

3. Fort De Soto Park & Campground

What to see and do: The campground area has a sheltered paddling trail through calm estuaries and mangroves, a family-friendly option away from rough gulf waves and boat wakes.

Fishing: Paddle the calm backwater bayous near the campground launch or head farther toward the flats near the historic fort.

Why paddle here: Campers and families can launch near campsites or boat ramps into protected water.