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7 Reasons why you should book our clear kayak tour versus renting standard kayaks!

Six people in clear kayaks on a lake shore under a clear blue sky.

Why is a kayak tour better than a standard rental? We’ll break down the top 7 reasons as to why you should book the tour vs renting a kayak. We promise you’ll see things clearer after this list 😉

1. You’ll see more wildlife and actually know what you’re looking at

One of the biggest advantages of a guided tour is part of the wildlife experience. When you paddle through the waterways around New Smyrna Beach – just 20 minutes outside of Daytona Beach, you’re entering a rich ecosystem filled with incredible animals that call it home. On a guided clear kayak tour, you may spot:

  • Manatees
  • Dolphins
  • Sea turtles
  • Fish and rays 
  • Birds like herons, egrets, and even roseate spoonbills
  • Blue crabs, sand crabs and other shoreline creatures

These waterways are part of a highly biodiverse estuary system, making wildlife sightings common throughout the year. But here’s the difference: A guide doesn’t just help you find wildlife, they explain it! Instead of wondering what you just saw, or pulling out your phone to google it, you’ll learn about animal behavior, habitats, and the surrounding ecosystem in real time. That transforms your trip from a simple paddle into a true eco adventure, which is what we’re all about.

2. Clear Kayaks bring you closer to nature

Renting a standard kayak limits your view and only allows you to see what’s above the water. With our 100% clear kayaks, the experience becomes immersive. You can see directly beneath you. Fish swimming, plant life, manatees, you name it!

 

People in life vests playing in shallow water under a clear blue sky.

3. Guided tours tend to be stress free, especially if you’re a beginner!

Renting a kayak may seem more intimate and simple for a day on the water… until you’re actually out there.

You have to:

  • Navigate unfamiliar waterways
  • Watch tides and currents
  • Avoid areas with oyster beds or or just shallow areas in general

With a guided tour, all of that is handled for you which allows you to enjoy the paddle with ease, in true VIP style. 

  • You get safety instruction and paddling tips before we launch
  • Routes are pre-planned for the best scenery and conditions
  • You stay in safe, wildlife rich areas
  • Help is always nearby if you need it!

4. Small groups create a more personal experience

One major advantage of our tours is the small group size. We take out up to 10 guests per tour (5 tandem kayaks.) Instead of being lost in a crowd, guests get:

  • More interaction with the guide
  • Better chances to ask questions, a chance to be heard
  • A quieter, more peaceful experience on the water

If you want to create intimate, life long memories, we offer private tours just for your group. Private tours offer a completely customized experience.

Whether you’re planning:

  • A romantic outing
  • A family adventure
  • A special celebration 
  • Or just want the water all to yourselves, a private tour gives you one on one attention from your guide
  • Flexibility to move at your group’s pace, enjoy the sandbars a little longer
  • Even more opportunities to ask questions and learn, which is something we love! There’s no better feeling than having our guests walk away with knowledge they learned while on the water with us in New Smyrna.

 

Four clear kayaks on shallow water with two people standing on a sandy shore.

 

5. Don’t sleep on early morning tours. They often times offer the best conditions!

If you really want a top notch experience, morning tours are the way to go. They offer calmer waters, which can aid in making paddling easier. We’ve seen in the past that wildlife love early mornings too! You can also beat the heat in Florida by joining us first thing in the morning.

6. Close to Daytona, but a world away!

If you’re visiting Daytona Beach or New Smyrna Beach, just book the tour! We promise you’ll have a great time with our team. Huge advantages of being within the Daytona area means you can join us on a tour, take a short drive to the beach after, or grab a bite to eat. There’s always something to do here!

7. You’re supporting eco tourism, not just renting gear

When you book a guided tour with us, you’re supporting our mission and what we stand for which is largely based on educating guests about local ecosystems, promoting wildlife conservation, and continuing to protect natural waterways. Your experience in our clear kayaks becomes part of something bigger and preserving Florida’s natural beauty for future generations to come. 

 

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