The Florida Guide

Water Sports & Charters

The best way to experience the water is to get out on it. Find paddleboard rentals, kayak outfitters, boat charters, snorkel trips, and everything else that gets you out on the water.

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Tampa

Riverwalk Boating Company

Mini boat rentals on the Riverwalk

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Tampa

Staying Afloat Party Boat Tampa

Private party boat outings

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Tampa

Chasing Tails Charters

Fishing charters on Tampa Bay

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Tampa

Cruisin’ Tikis Tampa

Floating tiki bar cruises

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Central Florida

Sailing Orlando

Private sunset sails on Lake Fairview

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Central Florida

Kayak Rental Silver Springs

Kayak and paddleboard rentals

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Central Florida

The Living Water Boat Cruises

Boat tours of the Chain of Lakes

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Central Florida

Kayaking Florida

Clear kayak tours at Silver Springs

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Central Florida

Get Up and Go Kayaking Rainbow Springs

Clear kayak tours on the Rainbow River

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Central Florida

Get Up and Go Kayaking Rock Springs

Clear kayak tours at Rock Springs

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Florida Keys

Schooner Jolly II Rover

Sunset sails on a tall ship

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Florida Keys

Keys Boat Tours

Private snorkel trips to Looe Key

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Florida Keys

Classic Harbor Line

Schooner sunset sails

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Florida Keys

Floridays

Sunset sails and reef snorkeling

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Amelia Island

Cruisin’ Tikis Amelia Island

Floating tiki boat cruises

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Jacksonville

Adventure in Paradise

Private boat tours in Jacksonville

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Amelia Island

Amelia Adventures

Guided kayak tours near Amelia Island

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Amelia Island

Riptide Watersports

Drive-your-own boat tours on Amelia Island

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Fort Lauderdale

Sunrise Paddleboards

Guided kayak tours

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Fort Lauderdale

Lauderdale Parasail

Parasailing along the beach

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Fort Lauderdale

Coastal Yacht Tours

Private yacht cruises

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Fort Lauderdale

Sailing Daffy

Half-day sailing charters

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Fort Lauderdale

A Day on the Water

Private sailing charters

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Fort Lauderdale

Sea Rocket Water Adventures

Parasailing off Fort Lauderdale

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Fort Lauderdale

Staying Afloat Party Boat

Evening cruises through downtown

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Dania Beach

Bluefoot Pirate Adventures

Pirate cruises for kids

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Fort Lauderdale

Jungle Queen Riverboat

Riverboat cruises on the New River

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Fort Lauderdale

Harbor Tours

Venice of America sightseeing cruises

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Fort Lauderdale

Water Taxi

Hop-on, hop-off boats on the waterways

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Greater Miami

Aqua Party Boat & Cruises

Boat trips to Raccoon Island

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Greater Miami

Book My Boat

Private yacht rentals for groups

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Downtown

Miami Skyline Cruises

City tours by land and water

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Downtown

Tropical Sailing

Sunset sails from Bayside

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Coconut Grove

Sailing Adventure in Miami’s Biscayne Bay

Wind-powered sails from Coconut Grove

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Greater Miami

Miami Boat Rentals

Private captained yacht rentals

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Downtown

Fiesta Cruises of Miami

Sunset and party cruises from Bayside

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Greater Miami

So Flo Water Adventures

Kayak and paddleboard island tours

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Downtown

Bayride Tours

Sightseeing cruises on Biscayne Bay

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Greater Miami

MYA Boat Charters

Private boat charters on the Miami River

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Downtown

Miami Aqua Tours

Biscayne Bay cruises from Bayside

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Greater Miami

Bruschi Boat Rental

Private captained boat tours in Miami

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Siesta Key

CB’s Saltwater Outfitters

Boat rentals, fishing charters and a tackle shop on Siesta Key

Family Friendly Locally Owned
Florida Keys

Large Group Private Charter for Up to 12

Multiple boats for a bigger crew

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Fort Lauderdale

Private Eco-Paddle Excursion

Cruise and paddle the canals

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Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale Sandbar Cruise for 13

A private cruise down the New River to the sandbar

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Florida Keys

Your Adventure, Your Way Custom Charter

Design your own day in Islamorada

Family Friendly Online Booking Pet Friendly
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Florida Keys

Private Snorkeling and Sandbar Experience

Reef snorkeling and the sandbar

Family Friendly Online Booking Pet Friendly
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Fort Myers Beach

Daytime Tiki Boat Cruise in Fort Myers Beach

A laid-back BYOB tiki ride

Family Friendly Online Booking
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Fort Myers Beach

Sunset Tiki Boat Cruise in Fort Myers Beach

Sunset from a round tiki boat

Family Friendly Online Booking
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30A

Kayak Rental on 30A

Multi-day kayak rentals

Family Friendly Online Booking
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30A

Paddleboard Rental on 30A

Multi-day paddleboard rentals

Family Friendly Online Booking
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Emerald Coast

Pontoon Rental on the Island Time I

A 2023 Harris tritoon for the day

Family Friendly Online Booking
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Emerald Coast

Blue Angels Practice Cruise

Watch the Blue Angels from the water

Family Friendly Online Booking Pet Friendly
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St. Pete Beach

Private John’s Pass Sandbar Deck Boat Experience

A private trip to the sandbar

Family Friendly Online Booking Pet Friendly
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Emerald Coast

Luxury Tritoon Rental

Rent a 2024 Barletta tritoon

Family Friendly Online Booking Pet Friendly
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Emerald Coast

Sunset Pontoon Rental

Two hours on the water at sunset

Family Friendly Online Booking
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St. Pete Beach

John’s Pass Sandbar Deck Boat Experience

A shared trip to the sandbar

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St. Pete Beach

Private Day Sail on the Suncoast Escapade

A private daytime sail

Family Friendly Online Booking
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St. Pete Beach

Private Day Sail on the Suncoast Horizon

Charter the schooner by day

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Florida Keys

Key Largo Reef Snorkeling Tour

Snorkel the Keys reef from a catamaran

Family Friendly Online Booking Wheelchair Accessible
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Florida Keys

Key Largo Reef Snorkeling and Scuba Diving Tour

One boat for snorkelers and divers

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Clearwater

Seas the Day Pontoon Island Excursion

A six-hour private island day from Clearwater

Family Friendly Online Booking
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Clearwater

The Lounge Pontoon Island Excursion

A four-hour private island trip

Family Friendly Online Booking
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Palm Beach

Mermaid Snorkel and Video Shoot

Snorkel in a mermaid tail

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Palm Beach

Try Jet Snorkeling

Snorkeling with a boost

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Palm Beach

Beginner Snorkel Tour with Pictures and Videos

An easy guided snorkel

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Palm Beach

Beginner Scuba Diving with Videos Included

A guided first dive

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Daytona and the Space Coast

Private Tiki Pub Charter

A four-hour private tiki boat with sandbar stops

Family Friendly Online Booking Pet Friendly
Daytona and the Space Coast

Paddle Pub Party on the Halifax

A pedal-powered party cruise

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Emerald Coast

26-Foot Tiki Boat Cruise with Water Toys and Floats

A tiki cruise from Fort Walton Beach

Family Friendly Online Booking Wheelchair Accessible
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Greater Miami

Miami Private Speedboat Tour

A private two-hour speedboat ride

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Greater Miami

Biscayne Bay Speedboat Tour

A faster small-group tour of the bay

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Greater Miami

Biscayne Bay and Stiltsville Boat Tour

A small-group trip to Stiltsville

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St. Pete Beach

Shell Key Ferry from Fort De Soto

A ferry to an uninhabited island

Family Friendly Online Booking
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Greater Miami

Private Biscayne Bay and Stiltsville Boat Tour

Stiltsville with only your group

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Bonita Springs

Bonita Springs Parasailing Adventure

Fly double or triple over the Gulf

Family Friendly Online Booking
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Bonita Springs

Bonita Jet Ski Dolphin Tour

A guided two-hour ride to find dolphins

Family Friendly Online Booking
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Bonita Springs

Bonita Beach Jet Ski Rental

Waverunner rentals on the Gulf

Family Friendly Online Booking
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Dunedin

Sunset and Evening Six-Passenger Pontoon Tour

A private two-hour sunset cruise

Family Friendly Online Booking Pet Friendly
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Dunedin

Early Bird Six-Passenger Pontoon Tour

A private morning on the water near Clearwater

Family Friendly Online Booking Pet Friendly
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Dunedin

Afternoon Six-Passenger Pontoon Tour

A private afternoon on a pontoon

Family Friendly Online Booking Pet Friendly
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Crystal River

Private Manatee Swim Tour

The manatees and the boat to yourselves

Family Friendly Online Booking
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Crystal River

Deluxe Manatee Swim Tour

A semi-private swim with manatees

Family Friendly Online Booking
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Crystal River

VIP Manatee Swim Tour

A small-group manatee swim

Family Friendly Online Booking
Largo

Freestyle Jet Ski Ride with Jet Gang Watersports

Ride one jet ski at your own pace

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St. Pete Beach

Shell Key Shelling Trip

Three hours of shelling

Family Friendly Online Booking
Fort Myers Beach

Kayak and Paddleboard Rental at Bunche Beach

Paddle from a quiet natural beach

Family Friendly Online Booking
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St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg Jet Ski Rental

Ride Boca Ciega Bay

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Fort Myers Beach

Kayak and Paddleboard Rental in Pelican Bay

Half or full day rentals

Family Friendly Online Booking
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Emerald Coast

Navarre Beach 12-Passenger Pontoon Rental

Your own pontoon in Navarre

Family Friendly Online Booking Pet Friendly
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St. Pete Beach

Day Sail Aboard the Schooner Suncoast Horizon

A shared daytime sail

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St. Pete Beach

Shell Key Snorkel and Dolphin Cruise

Snorkeling and dolphins at Shell Key

Family Friendly Online Booking
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St. Pete Beach

Pirate Ship Adventure at John’s Pass

A pirate cruise for kids

Family Friendly Online Booking Wheelchair Accessible
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Emerald Coast

Father’s Day Cruise Aboard SOLARIS

A Father's Day meal on the water

Family Friendly Online Booking Wheelchair Accessible
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Downtown

Millionaire’s Row Sightseeing Cruise

A narrated cruise past mansions and yachts

Family Friendly Online Booking Wheelchair Accessible
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St. Pete Beach

Tropical Afternoon Buffet Cruise on the Calypso Breeze

A 90-minute lunch cruise from Madeira Beach

Family Friendly Online Booking Wheelchair Accessible