Get a single or double glass-bottom kayak illuminated with lights and follow our tour guide on this one of a kind, unforgettable and simply magical adventure. This slow paced, immersive, and very relaxing experience will allow you to see some cool, active at night marine life as you are gliding through crystal clear waters of Key West. Guests will experience going through narrow mangrove tunnels at night, floating around shallow and calm waters as the tour guide will look for interesting critters for everyone to see.
Stacey Kiss
Nov 27, 2025
Wonderful experience! Our guide was knowledgeable and you could tell he was passionate about what he does. It was only my second time in a kayak. I wouldn’t hesitate to book again!
K Pelech
Dec 20, 2025
Really enjoyed our Night Kayak trip. Our guide was very informative, took care to make sure everyone was comfortable and that we all got to see the various sea life that lives amongst the mangroves. Very unique event in the Keys. Highly recommend it for all capabilities. Not a strenuous kayak, just an easy float. Kayaking at night in a glass bottom, lite boat was very cool!! Thanks for the experience!
allison garner
Dec 18, 2025
Brandon was very knowledgeable and ensured we got to see a variety of marine life.
Sara Zuniga
Dec 16, 2025
Brandon was awesome!! We got to see so many sea friends :) Highly recommend!!
Karen Kensel
Dec 8, 2025
Very fun!
Thais Wolfe
Dec 2, 2025
Really fun and educational experience! Awesome to see marine wildlife at night and touch different and species and learn about them! Helped me identify some plants and animals when I went snorkeling a week later.
Chris Bell
Nov 29, 2025
Very neat experience!
Stacey Kiss
Nov 27, 2025
Wonderful experience! Our guide was knowledgeable and you could tell he was passionate about what he does. It was only my second time in a kayak. I wouldn’t hesitate to book again!
K Pelech
Dec 20, 2025
Really enjoyed our Night Kayak trip. Our guide was very informative, took care to make sure everyone was comfortable and that we all got to see the various sea life that lives amongst the mangroves. Very unique event in the Keys. Highly recommend it for all capabilities. Not a strenuous kayak, just an easy float. Kayaking at night in a glass bottom, lite boat was very cool!! Thanks for the experience!
Welcome to Night Kayaking Key West. We are glad you are here! We are the only night kayaking company offering a one-of-a-kind glow kayak experience into the amazing mangrove tunnels of the Florida Keys. Our clear bottom kayaks are outfitted with bright LED lights that glow and illuminate the abundant marine life under you. We are happy to call Key West home, and we've been leading people on tours here since 2012.
Our fun, knowledgeable guides will lead you through the calm water, pointing out the nocturnal species along the way. To see the glowing lights as you paddle through crystal clear water is a unique experience you will never forget, and we want to share that with you. Let us show you the brilliant underwater life of the Florida Keys in a way you have never seen before.
Experience the beauty of the sandbars around Key West on a private small-boat adventure designed for couples, families, or small groups of up to four guests. This trip is the most affordable private charter option we offer—perfect if you want the fun of a sandbar tour without the cost of a larger boat. Your captain will take you on a scenic ride through the turquoise backcountry waters before arriving at some of the most stunning shallow sandbars in the Florida Keys. Many of these spots feature crystal-clear water that’s often ankle- to knee-deep, making them perfect for relaxing, swimming, floating, and enjoying the tropical atmosphere. Why This Tour Is Special Our Robalo Cayman 206 is smaller than typical charter boats, which means it can glide into super-shallow areas and hidden sandbars that bigger boats simply can’t reach. The shallow draft allows us to explore calm backcountry waters, mangrove islands, and quiet sandbars where you can step right into the warm, clear water and relax like a local. A Relaxed, Private Experience Unlike crowded group tours, this is your own private boat and captain. Whether you want to swim, play music, explore mangrove islands, or simply float with a drink in hand, the trip is tailored to your pace. Guests consistently describe sandbar trips in Key West as fun, relaxing, and one of the highlights of their vacation, often spending hours swimming, listening to music, and enjoying the beautiful water. What You’ll See Depending on weather and tides, we may visit several famous local sandbars and backcountry spots, including shallow areas near mangrove islands or social sandbars where locals gather on sunny days. Many sandbars are just a short boat ride from the marina, making it easy to spend most of the trip enjoying the water instead of traveling. The Best Value Private Charter This tour was designed to offer the best value private sandbar experience in Key West. You still get the same beautiful water, great captain, and unforgettable sandbar atmosphere—but on a smaller boat that keeps the trip simple, intimate, and budget-friendly. Bring your drinks, snacks, sunscreen, and good vibes—we’ll take care of the rest.
Key West sandbars are our local well kept secret. This is where we take our families to hang out and relax on our days off. This is the perk of our island lifestyle. Now we want to share this experience with you. Turquoise shallow waters, epic picture worthy sights all around you that look like a postcard - that is what you're signing up for!
Explore Key West in Glow Kayaks
Let's explore a different kind of nightlife, as seen on a Night Kayak Key West tour, and leave the details to us! We have planned a magical experience with well-prepared equipment and highly trained guides. Our local guides know this area well, and they will take you on a night kayak tour of those out of the way, hidden spots to experience the nocturnal marine life of the Keys. This will be an unforgettable experience, which is sure to be the highlight of any trip to Key West.
After sunset our bright LED lights will illuminate everything under you, and with the glass bottom, you'll feel like you're kayaking in an aquarium.
We are family-owned and operated and know all of the best places for these tours and experiences. You will be guided by some of the best and most experienced guides around!
From the training of the teachers to the glow kayaks and communication, we've done all the planning and preparation required to ensure that you have a top-notch experience.
A trip to Florida would not be complete without visiting this southernmost point in the continental United States. While you are here, you are actually closer to Havana, Cuba, than Miami, and Cuban food is featured prominently on many menus. Plan to try foods inspired by the flavors of the Caribbean, including conch fritters, pink shrimp, stone crab, hogfish. Be sure to leave room for dessert, as this is the home of the famous Key lime pie! Underwater enthusiasts come to visit the world's third-largest living coral reef. The reef extends as far as Miami to the north and the Dry Tortugas National Park to the west. Throughout the Keys, there is an abundant variety of sea life, including colorful fish, manatees, bottlenose dolphins, sea sponges, turtles and so much more. Visitors will enjoy the laid-back lifestyle. Activities include water sports, visiting historic sites and lounging on picturesque white-sand beaches. The unique architecture of the conch-style houses was first developed here in Key West.
Most frequent questions and answers
Please check the product pages for tour start times.
All our tours are guided by trained professional tour guides. They make sure that you are safe and that you get the most out of the experience. For the kayaking adventure, the tour guide will even jump in the water and show you different critters, educate you about them.
We do not offer shuttle service. We do offer complimentary garage parking for the duration of the tour.
There is a restroom facility located beside the pool on the Beachside Resort & Residences that our tour guests are welcome to use.
Our tours are suitable for kids 4 years old and up riding a double kayak with a parent.
Night Kayak is the group activity. Our fully booked tour will have 6 single kayaks and 6 double kayaks on it.
That would mean that all the singles are already booked. Please browse other dates or tour times. Our online booking system shows real-time availability - if it doesn't let you book - it means we don't have it available.
It is possible for a single person to ride a double kayak solo but that person needs to be 190lbs or less because all the weight will be just on one end of the boat (without anything on the other end to counter-weight).
Single kayak 250lbs
Double kayak 350lbs for two people combined weight
In our opinion the perception of the tour is about the same in single or double kayak.
Shorts and t-shirts. Bring a hoodie for colder nights during winter time. You might get a little wet but you shouldn't get soaked. Shoes, water shoes and flip flops stay on the dock as they scratch the plexiglass bottom of the kayaks.
It's not buggy at all despite what most people think. Please DO NOT use bug spray as the chemicals that are in it damage the clear coat of the plexiglass kayak bottoms.
We have a dock-box that we lock for the duration of the tour. You're welcome to leave your things inside and your tour guide will unlock it after the tour.
Alcohol is not allowed on the kayaks, but it is on the boat. For kayaking, you can bring a bottle of water etc but alcohol is not allowed. You have to be 100% sober to do this tour. If you show signs of intoxication we will refuse service and you will not be refunded. Your safety is our priority.
For boat trips, you're welcome to bring your own alcohol, and we have a cooler to keep it cool.
You will see nocturnal marine life that becomes active at night but we can't promise any particular animals as every tour is different and we don't have residential critters that would always be waiting there for us :)
Minimum 24hrs notice before scheduled tour to receive full refund - that gives us a chance to resell your tickets. We reserve the right to cancel the tour for safety reasons, fe. weather etc. If we cancel the tour - everybody receives full refund. Refunds usually take around 10 business days to process and reflect on your credit card.
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A Magical Adventure with the Nocturnal Marine Life of Key West
