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Clear Kayak Adventure on Clearwater Beach

Experience Clearwater Beach like never before on a guided clear kayak tour! Paddle through the sparkling turquoise waters and explore the scenic waterways in a …More

Clearwater, USA

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Clear Kayak Adventure on Clearwater Beach

Experience Clearwater Beach like never before on a guided clear kayak tour! Paddle through the sparkling turquoise waters and explore the scenic waterways in a...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$70

Dolphin Kayak Tour in Virginia Beach Must know how to swim

Must know how to swim! Maximum single person weight 250lbs. GoKayak!DolphinToursVirginiaBeach! Enjoy the beauty of kayaking with Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins on the peaceful waters of …More

Virginia Beach, USA

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Dolphin Kayak Tour in Virginia Beach Must know how to swim

Must know how to swim! Maximum single person weight 250lbs. GoKayak!DolphinToursVirginiaBeach! Enjoy the beauty of kayaking with Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins on the peaceful waters of...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$95

Lake Pleasant Guided Morning Kayak Tour Near Phoenix

Start your day on the water with the Arise Series—Into the Light, a relaxed guided morning kayak tour at Lake Pleasant near Phoenix. After a …More

Phoenix, USA

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Lake Pleasant Guided Morning Kayak Tour Near Phoenix

Start your day on the water with the Arise Series—Into the Light, a relaxed guided morning kayak tour at Lake Pleasant near Phoenix. After a...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation

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$60

Lake Pleasant Ignite Series Kayak Night Tour Near Phoenix

Experience Lake Pleasant from sunset into the night on a guided 1.5-hour Ignite Series kayak tour. After a safety briefing and basic paddling instruction, launch …More

Phoenix, USA

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Lake Pleasant Ignite Series Kayak Night Tour Near Phoenix

Experience Lake Pleasant from sunset into the night on a guided 1.5-hour Ignite Series kayak tour. After a safety briefing and basic paddling instruction, launch...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$75

Oahu Private First, Last and Transfer Day Tours with Luggage

Make the first or last day of your vacation the best one, without any hassle or wasted time. We all know the feeling of an early …More

Oahu, USA

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Oahu Private First, Last and Transfer Day Tours with Luggage

Make the first or last day of your vacation the best one, without any hassle or wasted time. We all know the feeling of an early...

6 to 12 hours

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$799

Sommers Bay Clear Kayak Tour// Flathead Lake

Discover the beauty of Flathead Lake on this 2-hour guided kayak tour in a clear kayak, offering a unique window into the crystal-clear waters below. …More

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Sommers Bay Clear Kayak Tour// Flathead Lake

Discover the beauty of Flathead Lake on this 2-hour guided kayak tour in a clear kayak, offering a unique window into the crystal-clear waters below....

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation

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$155

Guided Clear Kayaking and Beach Yoga at Shell Key Preserve

Explore Shell Key Preserve by clear kayak and unwind with yoga on the beach. Discover a unique blend of movement, mindfulness, and the magic of …More

St Petersburg, USA

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Guided Clear Kayaking and Beach Yoga at Shell Key Preserve

Explore Shell Key Preserve by clear kayak and unwind with yoga on the beach. Discover a unique blend of movement, mindfulness, and the magic of...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$71

Personalized Private Pearl Harbor National Memorial Oahu Tours

Visit the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument at Pearl Harbor to reflect, remember and understand the tragic events of December 7, …More

Oahu, USA

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Personalized Private Pearl Harbor National Memorial Oahu Tours

Visit the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument at Pearl Harbor to reflect, remember and understand the tragic events of December 7,...

6 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$699

Lead by a certified naturalist, the Lake James kayak tour is a half day tour spent on a serene lake beneath blue skies. Along the …More

Asheville, USA

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Kayak Tour of Lake James

Lead by a certified naturalist, the Lake James kayak tour is a half day tour spent on a serene lake beneath blue skies. Along the...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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$125

Set off from Sunset Beach for a 90-minute guided kayak tour through the serene waters of Huntington Harbour. This unique coastal community features five man-made …More

Newport Beach, USA

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Huntington Harbour Guided Kayak Tour

Set off from Sunset Beach for a 90-minute guided kayak tour through the serene waters of Huntington Harbour. This unique coastal community features five man-made...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$80

Preseason Special Snorkeling with Manatees Experience

A unique opportunity awaits in the Kings Bay National Wildlife Refuge, where swimming alongside gentle manatees, affectionately known as paddletails, becomes a reality. Guided by …More

Crystal River, USA

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Preseason Special Snorkeling with Manatees Experience

A unique opportunity awaits in the Kings Bay National Wildlife Refuge, where swimming alongside gentle manatees, affectionately known as paddletails, becomes a reality. Guided by...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$69

Beginner Friendly 1-Hour Paddle Tour by Kayak or SUP

Experience the natural beauty and marine life of Southwest Florida up-close! Don't just take our word on what an awesome tour this is... see our …More

Naples, USA

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Beginner Friendly 1-Hour Paddle Tour by Kayak or SUP

Experience the natural beauty and marine life of Southwest Florida up-close! Don't just take our word on what an awesome tour this is... see our...

1 hour Free Cancellation

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$45

FROM SKAGWAY - Wilderness Kayak Adventure

This spectacular kayaking tour immerses you in the incredible beauty of wild Alaska! You will have the opportunity to see amazing blue glaciers, breathtaking waterfalls, …More

Skagway, USA

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FROM SKAGWAY - Wilderness Kayak Adventure

This spectacular kayaking tour immerses you in the incredible beauty of wild Alaska! You will have the opportunity to see amazing blue glaciers, breathtaking waterfalls,...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$283

Paddleboard Snorkel Tour in Crystal River Springs with Manatees

WHAT MAKES THIS TOUR UNIQUE • Paddleboarding offers a higher vantage point, allowing guests to see the clear spring water and wildlife beneath them. • …More

Crystal River, USA

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Paddleboard Snorkel Tour in Crystal River Springs with Manatees

WHAT MAKES THIS TOUR UNIQUE • Paddleboarding offers a higher vantage point, allowing guests to see the clear spring water and wildlife beneath them. •...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$65

Kayak and Snorkel Shared Experience in Cabo San Lucas

Explore the beauty of the Sea of Cortez from above and below. Paddle along the beautiful shores of Los Cabos passing breathtaking landscapes, then dive …More

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

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Kayak and Snorkel Shared Experience in Cabo San Lucas

Explore the beauty of the Sea of Cortez from above and below. Paddle along the beautiful shores of Los Cabos passing breathtaking landscapes, then dive...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$77

Glowing Clear Kayak Sunset Adventure in Destin Harbor

Explore the famous Destin Harbor in an LED-lighted, glowing, clear kayak. Ideal for those who seek a unique aquatic adventure, these 11'6" kayaks are equipped …More

Destin, USA

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Glowing Clear Kayak Sunset Adventure in Destin Harbor

Explore the famous Destin Harbor in an LED-lighted, glowing, clear kayak. Ideal for those who seek a unique aquatic adventure, these 11'6" kayaks are equipped...

45 minutes Free Cancellation

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$55

Monday Sick Day Midweek Kayak Tour on Tomales Bay

A great way to start your day in Point Reyes. We will start our day with 20-30 minutes of on shore activities as we all …More

San Francisco, USA

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Monday Sick Day Midweek Kayak Tour on Tomales Bay

A great way to start your day in Point Reyes. We will start our day with 20-30 minutes of on shore activities as we all...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$135

Rentals: 1-Day Inflatable Kayak (2 Persons)

Rent a double duckie for the day. Take a friend with you for twice the power and twice the fun! The Salida area is the …More

Buena Vista, USA

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Rentals: 1-Day Inflatable Kayak (2 Persons)

Rent a double duckie for the day. Take a friend with you for twice the power and twice the fun! The Salida area is the...

8 hours

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$115

A 3 hour class in which you will learn how to wet exit (leaving your kayak safely while wearing a spray skirt), recover and re-enter …More

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Wet Exits, Recovery, and Rescue Class

A 3 hour class in which you will learn how to wet exit (leaving your kayak safely while wearing a spray skirt), recover and re-enter...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$100

The ideal way to enjoy your time on the Wai Kai Lagoon, the Paddle Pass allows you to swap out different watercraft and use the …More

Oahu, USA

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Wai Kai Adventure Park: Paddle Pass

The ideal way to enjoy your time on the Wai Kai Lagoon, the Paddle Pass allows you to swap out different watercraft and use the...

6 hours Free Cancellation

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$37

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best options for North America Kayaking & Canoeing?

What are the best kid-friendly options for North America Kayaking & Canoeing Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly North America Kayaking & Canoeing are:

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Which North America Kayaking & Canoeing have Instant Confirmation?

North America Kayaking & Canoeing with Instant Confirmation include:

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Which North America Kayaking & Canoeing have Free Cancellation?

North America Kayaking & Canoeing with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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