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Emerson Point Kayak Tour
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- Sarasota
- Updated November 2, 2026
Paddle Emerson Point’s mangrove tunnels, cross Terra Ceia Bay, and search for coastal wildlife and shells with a knowledgeable guide.
About this tour
Paddle into a quieter side of Florida’s coast on an Emerson Point Kayak Tour, where mangrove tunnels, open bay waters, and shallow sandbars create a varied day on the water. At Emerson Point Preserve, glide beneath the mangroves before crossing Terra Ceia Bay and stopping at sandbars to search for shells and marine life.
Keep watch for dolphins, manatees, spotted eagle rays, sea turtles, and native birds as your guide shares how mangroves help protect Florida’s shoreline and sustain marine habitats. Kayaks, paddles, and safety equipment are provided, so you can focus on the scenery and the wildlife around you. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and service animals are allowed.
Discover the coastal landscapes and wildlife of Emerson Point on an Emerson Point Kayak Tour. Meet at the second parking lot on the right, in the middle of the preserve, and get ready to explore by paddle.
Highlights
- Paddle through the quiet mangrove tunnels of Emerson Point Preserve
- Cruise across Terra Ceia Bay and explore shallow sandbars
- Look for dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, rays, and native birds
- Learn how mangroves protect the coast and support marine life
What's included
Included
- Official tour guide
- Safety equipment
- Kayak
- Paddle
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Important information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Meet at the second parking lot on the right, in the middle of the preserve
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