Just got home from a trip in FL where the highlight of the trip was a kayak tour of the mangroves with Kayak Dave of Marathon Kayak. We met at Sombrero Beach in Marathon, FL. We loved it and Marathon Dave was a GREAT tour guide. I don't think another reviewer had it quite right. While it is true that... More

When planning our Keys vacation, the first activity we arranged was a kayak eco-tour through a mangrove forest. We’d reserved 7 months in advance. Dave was super easy to communicate with (all via email), and answered all of our questions. First class all the way during the planning process, and even when we confirmed about 3 weeks out from the... More

Stayed on Marathon Key for four days and had a totally fantastic time. My wife was most impressed with the unspoilt quality of the island. Much like you would picture it was maybe 30 years ago. No high rises, no shopping malls, but yet plenty of everything. Dozens of Mom/Pop restaurants, small Motels with great names and locations enough shopping... More

This was the highlight of my vacation. The equipment was all very nice and great quality. We had our choice of one person or two people kayaks, all sit-on-tops. The guide was very knowledgeable about kayaking and the environment we were kayaking in. We chose the island-hopping tour for a half day and got a great variety of sights. There... More

My brother and his family visit us in Marathon every February and they always include a tour with Kayak Dave. They love the tour through the mangroves and Sisters Creek, seeing all sorts of birds and wildlife. And, Dave has lots of stories to fill any gaps in the scenery. It's fun to rent kayaks and tour around by yourself,... More