Happy Paddler Kayak Tours & EcoVentures

"I had the most fun in the whole wide world three days in a row with Happy Paddler. I went out solo all three days and the water is amazing, the wildlife is Snow White levels of friendly, and, I mean, it’s kayaking. It can’t get better than that, right? A dolphin followed me for a half hour. Not even kidding! Shane and staff are cool dudes and were very gracious about the fact that the tour I booked the first day had to be canceled due to illness. Shane was timely in the notification and responsive after he gave me my options. They refunded me the tour cost and I still was able to get out on the water that day anyway. They did a great job of showing me where to go and how to navigate back to the canal on my own. My third day I set out solo the same time as a tour set out and it sounds like they’re fun! This vacation meant a LOT to me and getting to kayak was a huge part of that. Happy Paddler really, really delivered in making my vacation the best it could be. I absolutely will be back down there again."

"My husband and I went on a tour with Alan! We ended up being on a private tour because no one else booked at the same time. It was my first time kayaking, and Alan made the adventure so fun! We got to see a momma manatee with a calf and an older calf that hadn't left her side yet! We got to see several dolphins hunting along the seawall and in the bay one kept swimming pretty close to my husband! It was like a scene from the Caribbean in a magazine!! The beach we kayaked to was absolutely beautiful! We ended up driving back to the beach to get more pictures. Alan was so friendly and took pictures for us! We can't wait to come back and bring our kids!! Thanks for a great time Alan!!"

"We had a fantastic time kayaking on a Happy Paddler guided tour! Don't hesitate - book your spot now (yes, really!) Our guide, Jeff was helpful, thoughtful, and funny. He also easily rebooked us when the weather wasn't in our favor. We saw a ton of birds and fish, and had the pleasure of watching a mother dolphin teaching her baby how to hunt. We made friends with cormorants and had a good time exploring the beach and sandbar. We didn't get lucky enough to see a manatee, but maybe next time, Longbay is beautiful - we'll be back!"