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Blue Planet Kayak Eco-Tours

2933 Seidenberg Ave., Key West, FL
800-979-3370
Ranked #51 of 173 tours in Key West
4.5 of 5 stars 104 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Blue Planet Kayak invites you to escape to the seclusion of our tropical “backcountry” locales -- only accessible by kayak. More than a kayaking trip;... more » Owner description: Blue Planet Kayak invites you to escape to the seclusion of our tropical “backcountry” locales -- only accessible by kayak. More than a kayaking trip; we offer an Eco-Tour Experience! Glide across warm, crystal clear water only inches deep to the shelter of mysterious mangrove islands. Our guides are happy to explain this ecosystem's uniqueness in plants, marine life, birds and natural history.Let us catch marine animals only an expert could find for you to handle and photograph. Learn about egrets, herons and other birds roosting only feet away or prying the flats for food. Geared for any level of paddler, you won’t have to go far to see the hidden beauty that so many have called serene, enchanting, romantic and captivating. We take a maximum of 10 people per guide for a personal experience. « less
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Washington DC, District of Columbia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

We made reservations for the sunset tour at the last minute and couldn't be happier that we did! This tour was a great balance of paddling and sightseeing and was an awesome way to watch the sunset. Our guide was knowledgeable and taught us about the wildlife and gave us some hands-on exposure to all kinds of creatures. We got... More

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Houston, Texas
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

I was looking forward to the kayak tour being the highlight of this trip. My kayak was in poor condition. One foot hold slipped the entire trip. I called the guide to help me and she confirmed that the bracket that was supposed to hold the foot rest in place was broken. That was it. So I struggled with that... More

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Houston
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

I went on the sunset tour, May 20, 2012, along with 4 friends and 2 others, that we had not met. I have been on several kayak tours and expected a lot more based on the ratings. The instructor did a poor job in ensuring the kayaks seats/foot pedals, etc, were in proper working conditions. It seemed a bit disorganized.... More

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Manchester, New Hampshire
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41 reviews 41 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

This was an excellent excursion! Blue Planet really cares about the environment and wants to share the beauty of KW with visitors. They came and picked us up from our hotel and brought us to their facility, so there was no issue with parking or finding the place. I had never been in a kayak before, but they made the... More

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Acton, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

I went on the "Boca Chica" morning tour with my husband and eight year old twin boys. This was my boys' favorite activity in Key West (along with our catamaran trip), and except for a few moments of struggle, it was one of my favorite experiences here, too! I've never kayaked before, so I was a bit hesitant about manning... More

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West Hartford, CT
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

This was our favorite attraction we went to in Key West. The guide knew where to look for sea creatures and we were amazed at the animals that he brought to the surface and at his knowledge of sea life. Being on the water at that level gives you an understanding of the Keys you will not get on Duvall... More

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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

A wonderful surprise and adventure! We spent about 3 1/2 hours on the water with one other couple and enjoyed every minute. We journeyed through the Boca Chica area across moving water channels, still flats, and through mangrove islands to find several of nature's squishiest critters. Spotted Sea Hare, Upside-down Jellyfish, Urchin, Barracuda, Sea Cucumber, Queen Conch, and Anemone all... More

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Louisiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

Very informative, fun time on the water with James. My husband and I along with another couple was guided thru the mangroves, taken to bird island and back across the bay on a very informative fun kayaking eco-tour. We say many small creatures we would never had seen on our own. Along with seeing them we actually go to touch... More

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Oshkosh
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

We booked this trip based on the reviews from other travelers...and were not let down! James was our guide and it was incredible what he was able to find out there in the shallow water. We would never have found these sea creatures on our own...and being able to hold them just added to the experience! Really a fantastic adventure... More

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warminster pa
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

This tour was fantastic! We took the Moonlight Kayak tour. There were 6 of us all together. James was our guide. First we were picked up at our B&B, scooped up the other family and headed over the bridge to a set of warehouses. At the beginning we were a little worried because James didn't seem to have much of... More

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