Naples Trip Overview
We meet at the Cocohatchee River Marina at 13535 Vanderbilt Drive in North Naples.WE OFFER COORDINATED START TIMES MEANING YOUR TRIP MAY START ANYTIME BETWEEN 9am AND 12:30pm. WE’LL CONTACT YOU ASAP WHEN YOUR BOOKING IS RECEIVED TO LET YOU KNOW THE EXACT TIME.Your self-guided adventure will take you through the protected estuaries, bays,mangrove tunnels and seashell filled beaches of the surrounding Delnor-Wiggins State Park and Barefoot Beach Preserve where various types of shorebirds,manatees and dolphins may be spotted.A map of the preserve with a recommended paddling trail showing you how to get to these points of interest is handed out to you before your departure.Paddling routes are easy to navigate and are on the wind and wave protected backwaters of the mangrove estuary. A quick and easy 15 minute paddle to the beach from the launch area.Paddling routes geared for all ages and easy to navigate.NOT A GUIDED TOUR-GUIDED TOURS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE FINSEEKER WEBSITE.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Naples, United States
Trip Category: Water Sports >> Kayaking & Canoeing
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What to Expect When Visiting Naples, Florida, United States
We meet at the Cocohatchee River Marina at 13535 Vanderbilt Drive in North Naples.WE OFFER COORDINATED START TIMES MEANING YOUR TRIP MAY START ANYTIME BETWEEN 9am AND 12:30pm. WE’LL CONTACT YOU ASAP WHEN YOUR BOOKING IS RECEIVED TO LET YOU KNOW THE EXACT TIME.Your self-guided adventure will take you through the protected estuaries, bays,mangrove tunnels and seashell filled beaches of the surrounding Delnor-Wiggins State Park and Barefoot Beach Preserve where various types of shorebirds,manatees and dolphins may be spotted.A map of the preserve with a recommended paddling trail showing you how to get to these points of interest is handed out to you before your departure.Paddling routes are easy to navigate and are on the wind and wave protected backwaters of the mangrove estuary. A quick and easy 15 minute paddle to the beach from the launch area.Paddling routes geared for all ages and easy to navigate.NOT A GUIDED TOUR-GUIDED TOURS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE FINSEEKER WEBSITE.
Itinerary
WE OFFER COORDINATED START TIMES MEANING YOUR TRIP MAY START ANYTIME BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 9am AND 12:30pm. WE WILL CONTACT YOU ASAP WHEN YOUR BOOKING IS RECEIVED TO LET YOU KNOW THE EXACT TIME. Kayak rentals leave from the Cocohatchee River Marina at 13535 Vanderbilt Drive,Naples 34110 where your guide will meet you and assist with basics of paddling, safety and go over an easy navigable route with you of the area on a map that you can comfortably do for the duration of your self guided adventure.Kayaks are returned at the same location. Paddle at your own pace and explore the magical mangrove forests, mangrove tunnels and estuaries of the surrounding Delnor-Wiggins State Park and Barefoot Beach Preserve in Naples with a chance to see various wading birds and birds of prey, manatee, and dolphins.Map route is easy to follow through the mangrove estuary, backbays,and the beach.These points of interest are all a short 15 minute paddle from the launch site. Barefoot is an unspoiled, undeveloped barrier island that’s been given the distinction of being named one of the top 10 beaches in America for several years and is a great spot to beach your kayak&enjoy some shelling and swimming.
Stop At:
• Barefoot Beach Preserve, 503 Barefoot Beach Road, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
• Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park, 11100 Gulfshore Drive, Naples, FL 34108
