10 Kayaking & Canoeing in Marathon That You Shouldn't Miss

June 13, 2021 Frederic Celentano

The island community of Marathon in the Florida Keys is a tropical getaway for your whole family. It maintains a retro, nautical atmosphere with family-friendly festivals and attractions. Activities include dolphin swims, snorkeling, and boating. Seafood festivals are scheduled throughout the year, and plenty of local restaurants feature fresh catches. Fishing is ideal off the pristine Sombrero Beach. Visit Crane Point to hike to the preserved home of a 20th century settler family.
Restaurants in Marathon

1. Marathon Kayak

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5.0 based on 46 reviews

Marathon Kayak

A kayak staple in the middle Keys for decades. Marathon Kayak was started with a passion for the water and an excitement to share it's beauty with others. From traveling under the natural mangrove canopies to island hopping under the historic 7 Mile bridge, Marathon Kayak will take you on an adventure of the amazing FL Keys.

2. Keys Kayak LLC

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5.0 based on 282 reviews

Keys Kayak LLC

Rated best kayak and paddleboard Eco-tours in Marathon Offering Mangrove Kayaking, Back Country SUP, and now Crane Point Hammock tours Tour beautiful scenes of the gorgeous FL Keys as you catch the current through lush mangrove trails, ride paddleboards around uninhabited islands while floating over crystal blue waters, or see the variety of birds who call Rachel Key home with our new Crane Point Hammock tour. We also supply a variety quality kayaks and paddleboards for sale. We are a licensed dealer of Cobra, Jackson, Freedom Hawk, Malibu, Crescent, and Point 65 as well as SupATX and Crescent SUP. In addition we also stock a variety of kayaking accessories and are ready to make your Keys experience a memorable one.

3. AquaVentures Eco Tours

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5.0 based on 389 reviews

AquaVentures Eco Tours

We are not your average kayak tour company! We are committed to providing a one of a kind, personalized eco-tour experience. We provide coolers in each boat with cold bottled water and fresh fruit for our 3-hour tours. We have a great 1-hour tour for beginners & for those looking for something short and sweet! Check out our website to pick out the perfect adventure for your family! Our tours meet at our favorite launch sites around Marathon to explore our carefully selected tour locations! Kayaking the Florida Keys with AquaVentures is like an interactive touch-tank experience while being immersed in the natural habitat of the creatures we encounter! Nature never ceases to amaze us here at AquaVentures. Around every meandering bend of the mangrove tunnels lies a new discovery! AquaVentures understands that there is always more to the natural world than what initially meets the eye. We help to open up the "Hidden biosphere" of the mangroves to all of our guests.

4. Caribbean Kayaking Tours

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5.0 based on 47 reviews

Caribbean Kayaking Tours

Located in the heart of the FL Keys, Caribbean Kayaking Tours leads guest off the shores of the City of Marathon in to the amazing waters of the N. Caribbean. Come adventure with us as we paddle under native mangrove canopies, over secluded salt water flats, and investigate the animals that call this area home.

5. Natural Paths Paddle Adventures

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Natural Paths Paddle Adventures

Natural Paths Paddle Adventures offers a variety of water activities and destinations to explore. Our professional guides have many years of experience in the Florida Keys and look forward to sharing our passion for Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boards, and water sports! We have many different trips available for all levels and experience.

6. Better Than Most Watersports

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Better Than Most Watersports

Better Than Most Watersports offers fun activities for all ages! We offer SCUBA diving for all levels of experience as well as all levels of SCUBA instruction. Our reef trips are perfect for snorkeling and diving so bring the whole family! We run a Coast Guard Certified custom dive and snorkel vessel. No cattle boat here! We limit our spaces for safety and fun. You will not be jammed on with 50 other people at Better Than Most. Looking for lobster or learning to spearfish? We offer those activities as well! Just contact us for availability. We encourage conservation and safety when underwater hunting. We also offer rental paddle boards, kayaks, and we have private cruise options. Please give us a call or check out www.betterthanmostwatersports.com for more information! At Better Than Most Watersports you can expect to have an amazing time on and under the water. Let us know how we can make your trip Better Than Most!

7. Captain Hook's

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4.5 based on 842 reviews

Captain Hook's

Captain Hook’s Marathon has been the place to get everything you need for a day on the ocean. We have achieved the TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence three years in a row now. Our services include diving & snorkeling trips, Thunderbolt wreck and night dives, spearfishing & lobstering, dive instruction & certification, fishing charters, kayak & paddleboard tours, even SUP Yoga. Our store compliments and fully supports those services with a full-service bait & tackle shop and a full-service dive shop. We have extended our business with the addition of Strike Zone Charters in Big Pine Key, now called Capt. Hook's Big Pine Key. This has added multiple dive sites, another wreck called the Adolphus Busch Sr., and another beautiful sanctuary and premier dive and snorkel site...Looe Key Reef. We have also added Dive Key West in Key West, which brings us two wrecks to dive, the Vandenberg, the premier wreck in the Keys and the Cayman Salvager. Great reef dives as well.

8. Wheels-2-Go

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4.5 based on 98 reviews

Wheels-2-Go

Welcome to Wheels-2-Go! We're in the heart of the Florida keys, half-way between Key Largo and Key West. We are Marathon Florida's only spot for Kayak, Bike, and Paddleboard rentals. Our business is located in the heart of Marathon, South of the Airport and across the street from McDonald's. We will give you a detailed island map and set you free to explore everything from Iguanas, Dolphins and Secret Beaches, to Snorkeling, diving and our island's dining and drinking hot-spots. We have the largest inventory of Kayaks, Bikes, Paddleboards & ZAYAK Sea Sleds for rent & sale in the Florida Keys. We proudly offer everything AT THE BEST PRICE IN THE KEYS.

9. Keys to the Keys Adventures

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4.5 based on 25 reviews

Keys to the Keys Adventures

PERFECT EXCUSE is a spacious and comfortable Gulf Breeze. It was specifically built for the conditions in the Florida Keys, near shore or offshore. Super wide, stable, lots of shade, enclosed cabin, plenty of room to accommodate your group. Fully equipped with restroom, shower, kayaks, paddle boards, all fishing gear, spear guns, tank racks, and everything to meet your charter's needs. This wide and stable boat can get you there! Full dive platform 6' ladder for easy exit and re-entry. Fin-Nor Penn & Shimano Rods and Reels & Spear Guns to meet your sport fishing needs. Captain Kendall Klay, having grown up in the Keys on a Marine Research Facility in Grassy Key, Fl has vast knowledge of the marine environment making every trip an educational & safe experience for everyone. CREDENTIALS: PADI Dive Master, USCG 100 Ton Master, USCG Able Seaman Unlimited, AAUS Research Diver, Former ACA Near Coastal Kayak Instructor, DAN Certified, 41 years experience fisherman.

10. Florida Keys Country Club

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4.0 based on 22 reviews

Florida Keys Country Club

Welcome To Florida Keys Country Club, The Premier Facility For Florida Keys Golf, Tennis And Country Club Life and We Are Now Open For Public Play!

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