TOURS
Yak Shack Watersports offers a variety of private and custom tour options.
The tours are designed to customize each and every customer their own adventure. Our purpose is to give anyone from beginner to advanced, age unrestricted alike. A short intro and safety and paddle instructions will be explained at the beginning of the tours along with any questions that our guests have throughout the whole adventure. Yak Shack strives to give everyone a very memorable time.
The single-person kayaks have a 250 lb capacity, and our tandems have a 500 lb capacity. Our tandems can also be set up as a single for anyone needing a longer single kayak. They can also be equipped for three padded seats for a smaller child to sit.
We begin our tour through the mangrove tunnels of Emerson Point Preserve. During our tour, we will search for amazing wildlife including Sea Stars, Mangrove Crabs, Cormorants and more. You will also learn the importance of the mangroves to our eco-system.
Once through the tunnels, we will coast through Terra Ceia Bay watching for Dolphins, Manatee and Spotted Sea Rays on our way to the sandbars where we can snorkel and dig for Sea Urchins, Sand Dollars, Shells and more!
COST
2 Hours | $55
Bring Your Own Kayak | $30
Kayaking around Coquina Beach offers a serene escape into the heart of Florida’s Gulf Coast, where calm, turquoise waters and gentle waves create an ideal setting for paddling. As you glide along the shoreline, the soft sand dunes and swaying sea oats frame the horizon, while pelicans soar overhead and dolphins occasionally breach nearby. The intricate network of mangroves near the beach provides a sheltered route for kayakers to explore, teeming with vibrant marine life like crabs, fish, and wading birds. Whether you’re a novice or seasoned paddler, the tranquil beauty of Coquina Beach, coupled with its warm, inviting waters, makes for an unforgettable adventure under the sun.
COST
2 Hours | $55
Bring Your Own Kayak | $30
We start the tour paddling the Anna Maria Sound which is in Sarasota Bay just to catch a view of the subtle manatee and playful dolphins. While continuing our paddle toward the mangrove islands our Cormorant friends take the opportunity to fish while using our kayaks to find the fish. By now we are entering into a hundred years of history into the mangrove tunnels.
We love to engage with our guest and tell them some of the importance and stimulating facts of the vegetation and wildlife. You may see a variety of birds from white pelicans, to the pink spoonbill, osprey, Cormorant, Grey Heron, Great White Egret, along with many more depending on season.
COST
2 Hours | $55
Bring Your Own Kayak | $30
Kayaking at Anna Maria Island is a captivating experience, blending serene Gulf waters with the island’s laid-back charm. Paddling along the pristine coastline, you’re greeted by soft, white-sand beaches and crystal-clear shallows teeming with marine life, from curious manatees to playful dolphins. The island’s mangrove tunnels offer a shaded, immersive journey through lush ecosystems, where herons and egrets nest among twisted roots. With gentle currents and warm sunshine, Anna Maria Island provides a perfect backdrop for kayakers of all skill levels to explore its tranquil shores and hidden natural gems.
COST
2 Hours | $55
Bring Your Own Kayak | $30