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On this roughly 4.5-hour tour, you take a boat from Downtown Miami to Raccoon Island in North Miami, then explore the mangroves of the Osprey Triangle by stand-up paddleboard (SUP) or kayak. Your guide teaches basic paddling techniques and all equipment is included, so beginners can join. Look for wildlife such as birds, crabs, iguanas and raccoons along calm waterways, then rest on the island with a swim and snacks.

Take a boat from Miami
to Raccoon Island
Board a boat at the Venetian Marina in Downtown Miami and cross Biscayne Bay to Raccoon Island in North Miami. Choose between a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) and a kayak, with all equipment included. Before setting off, your guide demonstrates basic paddling techniques so you can start comfortably even as a beginner.
Paddle through the mangroves of the Osprey Triangle

Paddle along calm waterways through the lush mangroves of the Osprey Triangle nature preserve. Look for wildlife such as birds, crabs, fish, iguanas and raccoons, and if you are lucky, you may spot manatees or dolphins. The experience is slow-paced, so everyone can enjoy nature at a relaxed pace.
Rest on the island with a swim and snacks

Midway through the tour, take a break on the island to swim and enjoy fresh fruit snacks and drinks. Gatorade, soft drinks and bottled water are free and unlimited. After the break, paddle back to shore.
※ Wildlife lives in its natural habitat, so sightings are not guaranteed. Manatees and dolphins are often hard to spot in summer.
※ The schedule and location may change for reasons beyond the operator's control.
Meeting point:
Venetian Marina & Yacht Club
1635 N Bayshore Dr, Miami, FL 33132, USA
Meeting point information:
When you arrive at the marina, walk along the central dock to find the fuel dock. Staff at the bright blue boat named CATARIA will help you check in. Please arrive 30 minutes early to allow time to find the location.
Venetian Marina & Yacht Club, 1635 N Bayshore Dr, Miami, FL 33132, USA