Island Adventure Outfitters

6844 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL 34228

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Island Adventure Outfitters is a family-run store and travel agency located at 6844 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Florida. Our team of expert naturalists and certified paddling instructors are passionate about exploring and educating others about the beauty of our watery world. We offer kayak and paddleboard rentals, as well as award-winning tours around Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, Lido Key, and Sarasota.

Whether you want to kayak with friendly manatees and dolphins, explore Sarasota Bay's mangrove tunnels, or enjoy a spectacular sunset tour, we have the perfect adventure for you. Our Coastal Island Tour, where you can kayak with manatees and dolphins, has been a favorite for the past 10 years. Families love our Lido Key mangrove tunnel tours, which offer well-marked paddling trails through the mangrove forest.

For those who prefer to chart their own course, we offer top-of-the-line kayak and paddleboard rentals with all necessary equipment and maps of popular paddling routes. Explore the crystal clear waters of Longboat Pass or the mangrove islands near Bayfront Park on Longboat Key.

We also offer classes for all skill levels, covering basic and advanced strokes, navigation, rescue techniques, safety, and gear selection. Whether you're a first-timer or soon-to-be expert, we'll have you paddling like a pro in no time. Come join us at Island Adventure Outfitters and experience the beauty of Florida's Gulf Coast like never before!

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6844 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228, United States

941-773-1920

happypaddler.com

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Hours open

Monday:

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday:

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday:

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday:

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday:

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday:

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday:

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Reviews

Andrea Hutton:

"We had a great time! We saw multiple manatee and had dolphins swim around our kayaks for about a half an hour! Alan was a great guide!"

more 6 years ago

joshua bielemeier:

"Extremely friendly and knowledgeable staff!! This tour was amazing and I am so thankful for this experience!"

more 7 years ago

Erica Slanoc:

"Our tour guide Casey was knowledgable on wildlife and cool places to go to on the island and very friendly! On our kayaking tour we saw a manatee and a dolphin, and stopped at beer can island for a while- super good time!"

more 7 years ago