Lazy Dog Adventures

Heather was great! We had a mix of kayakers and stand up paddle boarders and she kept us all together. The tour was informative and fun! It was a great way to start off the day. Would definitely recommend!

I had an amazing experience! We seen jelly fish, a manatee, nurse sharks, birds, fish ofc, crabs and snails, and the views were also amazing! Kayaking through the mangroves and cow key was such a breath of fresh air and I’d def go back!! The staff was also great! My dad flipped his kayak ofc 😂 and the staff lady - I wish I knew her name - literally fell in saving his snorkel mask from going to the bottom. She was great!

We took the Eco tour with Heather and it was amazing! She explained everything so well and made it a fun experience. She took her time, was patient with everyone, and was very interactive. Not only did she point out marine life to us, but also put some lovely creatures in a bowl for us to touch. We saw sharks, an eagle ray, a sea hair, and so much more! Would highly recommend and will repeat on a return trip!

Better than we hoped! Rachel was an amazing guide who stopped to tell us about all the natural wonders…. from sea slugs, jellyfish and crabs to different types of mangroves. We found the trip so informative and interesting, the two hours flew by! We even got to stop and talk to the guy who bought Jimmy Buffet’s house. The little restaurant next door was a great place for a snack after our trip. Highly recommend.

Had an amazing experience at this place! Going through the mangrove tunnels was amazing and our guide had such an amazing personality, finding sea slugs and jellyfish for us to see close up. Didn't see too much wildlife (it was windy) until we pulled back into the dock area and then 3 manatees! Super fun and a highlight of the trip.

We had a wonderful adventure on the mangrove kayak tour. Rachel was a fabulous tour guide. She is very knowledgeable about local plants and wildlife. She gave us a hands-on experience with the different marine species. It was fascinating! We saw Manatee and lots of other Florida wildlife. Rachel made this tour so memorable for our family. I highly recommend this mangrove kayak tour! Ask for Rachel!

This was the best experience ever!!! Our guide, Rachel, was very informative, funny, and attentive. She had personal conversations with almost everyone and made us all feel at ease. Saw manatees, nurse sharks, a ray, sea slugs, and jelly fish!! Our travels through the mangrove tunnels were something out of this world! They were so helpful in holding our items while we were out and there is a restaurant right around the corner!

My 2 sisters and I went on a guided tour. Our guide was Heather and she really gave us a great tour! She gave us a quick run down on how to use the paddles. We went through mangrove tunnels and coves. We saw a lot of wild life and even got to touch some. It was so much fun. Highly reccomend

What a fun time exploring and kayaking here. We went on the two hour kayak tour and loved every minute of it. Parking is pretty easy and the staff here are very friendly and helpful. My husband and I shared a tandem kayak and off we went on tour with the best guide Heather. She was extremely knowledgeable about the flora, fauna and all the living creatures. Heather was able to reach into the water and pull out various sea life like sea sponges, Cassiopeia Jellyfish, and a starfish. We were able to touch and hold all three of these life forms but we put them back in the water quickly. We learned so much about the mangrove trees and how they can withstand hurricanes. Their root systems are shallow, no more than 30 feet below the soil surface. They are so strong and are able to protect each other. We kayaked inside the mangroves and felt the quiet and the shade. Once inside, it was a little difficult to maneuver the kayak but we made it out eventually. We really had the best day on the water and I would highly recommend if you are in Key West, stop here for a some Florida fun!

Best experience while in Key West! I booked the guided 2 hour kayak tour along with my husband and it was fun! The check-in was easy, you have to sign waivers and once you arrive you have to wait for the tour time and others to arrive. During this time there is small restaurant and bar you can visit while waiting. Parking is a bit challenging, there aren't many parking spots. Once out in the water it is a bit tough to maneuver the kayak but you can grab onto the actual mangrove branches or use your paddles to continue on route. Heather was our tour guide and she was amazing! She was extremely knowledgeable about the area, the species around, and she allowed us to see up close some of the animals she saw along the way. It is obvious she loves her job and the critters around! The water isn't deep, there are areas that are extremely shallow so don't worry too much about flipping the kayak. We went mid May and the water was lukewarm/ warm, not cold at all! Tip: use sunscreen even if it seems a bit cloudy, and take water to drink.

Tour guides optional was great, we were freely able to explore at our own pace and enjoy the views. The staff was friendly setting us up and greeted us when we came back. Will come back!

Fun adventure kayaking through the mangroves. Saw nurse sharks and snowflake jellyfish. Disappointed we didn't see manatees or much of anything else.

If you're looking to rent a kayak or go on a kayak tour, definitely start here. After exploring other options, we chose Lazy Dog Adventures for our kayak tour because it was affordable, and both my 14 and 17-year-olds could participate. Our tour guide, Brett, was fantastic! Attentive, knowledgeable, and super accommodating, he guided us through some rough waters and tight mangrove tunnels, and not once did I feel insecure. Brett led the tour in a professional yet amicable manner, paying attention to everyone in our group, regardless of their skill level. The tour was 2 hours long and included the kayaks, a guide, and lots of information about the sea creatures in the area. Overall, this kayak tour was excellent, and I highly recommend it.

LYNSI led us on an amazing half-day eco boat tour filled with a pontoon ride to mangroves, kayaking, snorkeling and (home-packed) lunch in the crystal clear water! We used Lyft to arrive by 9am, Lazy Dog was easy to find, our group of 3-generations had fun learning, swimming and relaxing together. The kids loved the manatee sighting. Tip #1: Enjoy a beer or lunch at the marina cantina next door. Tip #2: Within walking distance is a quality sandals outlet with 200-300 pairs of name-brand beach shoes and related water sport attire items. (Thanks for the broken-sandal solution, Lynsi!). We will be definitely be recommending Lazy Dog to our friends!

While in Key West, we wanted to go kayaking. Lazy Dog Adventures rents kayaks and paddleboards and is dog friendly. So that was where we went. When we arrived, a friendly staff member behind the counter greeted us. And two sweet doggos came around the corner and greeted us and our dog as well. We signed the waivers while another staff member got us ready for some kayaking. Then, he showed us a map of where we can take the kayak. If we ever got lost, we can call the phone number on the map for help. Then the staff member pushed our kayak into the water and we were off! As we kayaked toward the mangroves, we saw a LARGE monitor lizard, probably 4 - 5 ft long, just walking slowly on the shore. It was cool since we were not expecting to see one. We paddled on and saw a sign outside the mangroves about gators being federally protected. We didn't think much of it and paddled into the mangroves. Inside the mangroves, the water was shallower, it was difficult to maneuver our paddles since any large movements would cause us to hit the mangroves. And if your paddle got caught in the mangroves, you could flip the kayak. So, we paddled very cautiously. A log resembling a gator's head startled us. Thankfully, the water is clear enough to see what's swimming beneath, and there was no gator. We paddled on until we reached a dead end and turned back around exiting the mangroves where we entered. As we paddled back the way we came, we saw the staff member who got us ready earlier and a couple kayaking and paddleboarding. They had dropped their phone in the water while taking pictures, and the staff member was super nice to come to their rescue. He went above and beyond, diving into the water, searching for this phone. After a few attempts, he found the phone! Thankfully there was no gator in the water! My husband and I kayaked for a bit more with our dog before heading back on land. Some parts of the waters are definitely yuckier than others, but we were dressed for the occasion. I have to say it has been an eventful adventure. Upon disembarking our kayak, we got to speak with the staff member who saved the couple's phone. We asked him about the gators section, and he said once in a while, you might see one, but they are rare. I was pretty relieved to hear that because I wouldn't know what we would do if we did see one. Before we left Lazy Dog Adventures, we were given a 10% coupon to eat at Hurricane Hole, the restaurant next door. While we hadn't plan to eat there initially, we were now enticed to use this coupon! Overall, the staff members were super nice and really took good care of their customers. If you ever feel like going kayaking in Key West, I'd highly recommend Lazy Dog Adventures.

We had an amazing time with our guide Ellyn! She was extremely knowledgeable and friendly, explaining and showing us various birds, jellyfish, Portuguese man of war, manatee, nurse shark, and the mangrove trees! We also saw historical buildings and learned about the keys' past. Many of us and Ellyn were also picking up floating trash as well! It was pretty fun to kayak through the mangrove tunnels, would highly recommend for those who want to learn about the local wild life and history of the area.

We did a 2 hour mangrove tour with Brett. So much fun - and a lot of work! But it was so pretty. Our only complaint - there was no beer canoe for our last leg ....

We had an awesome afternoon kayaking in Key West. We called in the morning and they let us know they were pretty busy but afternoon would be good. We arrived just after 2 and the girls working were so nice! They set us up with two kayaks and a map and let us go out without a guide since there were only about 2 hours left in our time. The water was amazing and the mangrove areas were so beautiful!! Hard to believe this was tucked in a busy boat channel and near a main road in Key West. We saw fish and were looking for the sharks that the people coming into the dock saw...we missed the sharks but all our other sights were amazing!! The rental prices were super reasonable and there was a great little watering hole next door when we finished up. It's very easy to get to as well...I highly recommend kayaking with them!

The kayak excursion was okay, but the older woman guide (Heather?) was pretty crabby. Maybe she was just having a bad day, but she definitely put a damper on an otherwise interesting paddle.

Great service as always Equipment in good condition Great location to paddle from Easy in easy out Water was ice cold

We had the pleasure of taking a kayak tour with Ellen. Great information, nice boats and paddles and some of the coolest paddling through several mangrove forest I've ever done. Highly recommend this company. I'd definitely do it again. Thank you Ellen!!

This was an epic little day trip. We had Ellen as our guide with a fantastic group of funny humans. We saw sea stars, jellyfish and even got guided back to the doc with a mama and her baby manatee! Totally worth it and don't be a fool like us, get there a few mins early! Thank you lazy D!

What a great experience! Kayaking in the mangroves was fantastic. Going through the tunnels was tough at times, but once you got the hang of it actually pretty easy. Our guide, Ellen was wonderful. Friendly and knowledgeable and from Indiana. Hearing how she got to the Keys was great too. She taught us a lot. Don't miss out!!!

So glad we booked this last minute adventure!! Even though the water was not super clear from the heavy winds and currents Heather still made the trip out so fun. She is so knowledgeable about the area, critters and was a great guide. Price was fair and kayaks were nice.

Great experience yesterday doing a 2 hour kayak group tour with our group of 10 through the mangroves with John. John was a friendly, hospitable and knowledgeable guide who shared a ton of info with us about local wildlife, the ecosystem and architecture. We even got to see 2 manatee up close and personal which was a treat. John was very accommodating with our many questions too, including offering some great restaurant recs which we checked out (they were great places to eat!!). The kayak trip ended up being a good workout on the way back in since it was really breezy and we were coming in against the wind. Highly recommend and if you get John, you're lucky!

This experience was not only delightfully adventurous it was also a very simple couple hours to get hands on experience with a new skill and new flora fauna of the keys. Held jelly fish in my hand, learned about how the island keys are created, kayaked through serene twiggy tunnels, witnessed countless fish and even a handful of nurse sharks. Our trip tour guide was Erin and Heather. Their positive can do attitude was super helpful for many of us on the tour from helping us get in the water, actively looking to spot the next new cool thing in the water and quick to even jump under water to allow the group to touch a sea star. Above impressed with this crew and their way of business. Even brought my little dog June Bug who was most excited to be involved, even though she was sleeping about half of the time! Big kudos to Lazy Dog Adventures

Our Kayak Mangrove Eco Tour was AMAZING! Ellyn was a great tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and passionate about the ecosystem, and made the tour educational and fun. We saw 2 manatees (up very close!!), jellyfish, sea stars, a horseshoe crab, and so many birds! We also got to explore in and around the mangroves. Ellyn had interesting facts about everything, and made the tour super interesting. She ensured everyone was having a great time, and took the time to chat with each of us -- happily sharing her Key West favorites. She made us feel like part of the Lazy Dog family! This tour is great for people of all ages and abilities, though a prior knowledge of kayaking is helpful (but not necessary). Thank you, Lazy Dog and Ellyn for a fabulous adventure! We highly recommend this outing!

What a fun adventure! We took a 2 hour eco tour starting at 2 pm. I was leery as I have never kayaked before and I anticipated landing in the water, etc It was a breezy 70 degree day and there were no issues whatsoever. Our tour guide (Coley?) was very knowledgeable about the animals and fish that live in the area and provided answers to any questions without hesitation. Our group consisted of maybe 20 people in two and one man kayaks and had people of all skill levels. We saw manatees, tons of nurse sharks, pelicans, osprey, and iguana. It was truly remarkable.

Just do this when you go to Key West...It's pretty much for everyone. Ask for Bret.This guy did a terrific job and really made everyone in the group feel relaxed. His narrative was great and full of interesting and fun facts. If you're a novice you will do fine.Do yourself a favor and talk to the strangers around to lighten the mood.So much fun

Group of 6 did the 2-hour guided eco tour- this was a phenomenal experience- Highly recommend this company and tour! Our guide was incredibly knowledgable and her excitement to share with us made the trip so much better Relaxing, informative, and beautiful! Lunch on site after the tour @HurricaneHole was my favorite meal of the trip!

We did a two hour guided tour with Ellen and aisle (cutest pup ever !) what an experience! We not only enjoyed ourselves but we learned so much in such a short amount of time. We were hesitant to book as we were a large group in town for a wedding and was worried about timing and being too tired for the party. This excursion while being slightly athletic was the perfect combination of sporty and lazy. Our group has already planned to come back and rebook with Ellen and hopefully Isla too ! Definitely book for a fun experience

This is the best place to experience kayaking in Key West. We searched the trip advisor reviews and based on that we went it is truly a wonderful experience. Anna Marie was our kayaking tour guide for two hours and she knew everything about the eco-tour and was an excellent guide and made everyone feel relaxed and just enjoy the moment of relaxing and kayaking. You also get a 10% discount card to eat next-door at hurricane hole restaurant, which was fabulous.. Please go kayaking here They were very organized, knowledgeable, and experienced a wonderful time well worth the money !

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our guided kayak tour, this morning! Such an amazing and unique ecosystem, and a very personable and knowledgeable guide! Check them out. Thank me later. Peace

We just did the private platoon boat with our puppy and kids (teens) it was awesome !! Our captain was the Best - she made me laugh the whole day and took so good care of us. She is the best for real- if u want a god time - ask for her !! She won't disappoint - u will Thank me later - thank you to my friend, Cristy, the Sosa way for recommended them - what a great experience to end our summer !!!

We must have had the same fellow for a tour guide as Tia in July of 2022. Our guy was nearly surly and not very friendly. Made the experience less than fun. I made certain he knew that this senior citizen (66) had never kayaked before, but his instructions-don't fall out-were less than helpful. Never the less, hubby and I set out in a double kayak with the group. Didn't see as much as others have, this could have been because our guide was busy, getting ahead of us and then using the time as we caught up to check his cell phone. The worst part occurred when we were going through a section of mangroves, with our kayak in the lead. Tour dude zoomed on ahead, as usual, and our kayak got stuck on a mangrove branch (the tow rope in front became tangled). So we held up the whole group for a good 5 min. while husband and I struggled to free the kayak, which was not easy as a large branch was poking us from behind. Did said tour guide come back to see what was going on? Nope. When we finally freed ourselves and paddled out to where he was, followed by everyone else, he was on his cell phone, again. There was also a tale of Jimmy Buffet who, according to tour dude, 'got his sense of buying real estate from his uncle, Warren Buffet.' Uh, no, blatant lie. Not sure what else was true or false from this so-called guide. When we got back to the dock area, and I struggled to haul my old bones out from the kayak, he rolled his eyes and finally offered me a hand to climb out.

Excellent eco tour through the mangrove swamps. Ellyn, our guide, was charming and knowledgeable and careful to make certain that even inexperienced paddlers felt safe and comfortable. 10/10/

This is a MUST do activity is keys! We did kayaking tour, and it was beautiful. We saw so much wildlife - Heather was amazing at spotting and showing it to the group. She took us through the tunnel, and I absolutely loved my experience. 2 hours tour was one of the best activity I could do. Loved it.

One of my all time favorite experiences! They proved excellent directions and as beginner kayaks we were nervous to be set loose but the directions were so specific that we felt well equipped to explore the mangroves! We LOVED that we could bring our dog (who fell asleep on the kayak!!). We saw sharks on our way in which was a highlight! HIGHLY recommend especially for travelers with dogs! Note - we're traveling in a sprinter van and parking was abundant! Another plus!

Rented paddle boards from here and got to go out and explore by ourselves. I liked that they didn't guide you / force a tour on you. We got checked in, received a brief tutorial, and were on our way! This was a great activity, and we even saw some sharks! The price was much cheaper than I thought/have seen other places.

The 2-hour guided eco tour was phenomenal. Our guide, Leia, was friendly and very knowledgeable. Her enthusiasm for the plant and wildlife we saw was infectious. The pace was perfect. We never felt rushed. All abilities and comfort levels were accommodated. Highly recommend this company. Easy to access. A great memory of our trip to Key West.

Even though I thought this could have been a better tour, this was one of our favorite activities in Key West. We booked the kayak tour and shared a double kayak. I'd never been in one before but you really don't need any instruction, which is good, because I didn't receive any except "don't lean over and fall out." I felt that our guide wasn't very friendly, though he warmed up to us when we made an effort to engage. He could have been more talkative, and given us more stories and general information. I had hoped to see manatees and other wildlife, but they were not around on our day. We did see a nurse shark, horseshoe crabs and upside-down jellyfish. And some tree crabs. It is a beautiful area, and seeing it from a kayak is incredible. The mangroves are interesting. I would have liked a little more paddling and a little less just sitting in the salt ponds. Next time, we'll rent kayaks and tour around on our own.

We loved kayaking with Lazy Dog! Family of four went today on guided tour and WE LOVED IT! Bethany was our guide and she is AWESOME. 2 hours in nature and we saw lots of sharks and other great wildlife. Really great time and well worth $60 per person!

Loved our eco-tour with Lazy Dog and their guide Erin. She was informative of the mangroves and the life therein. The wife and I could've kept paddling. She was engaging and a joy to be with.

My wife and I went on the Mangrove kayak eco tour. We spent 2 hours winding our way through the Mangroves and had a blast. The guide was very knowledgeable about the ecosystem of the mangroves and history of Key West. We saw lots of sharks, some jellyfish a sea slug and an amazing iguana. The pace was suitable for beginner and intermediate paddlers. The only complaint I have is that when paddling, the guide would share a lot of information with the paddlers close by, so if you don't follow closely you may miss out on some interesting topics. But there were lots of stops where she shared a lot of good info and she was quite patient to make sure everyone was able to see the aquatic life. I highly recommend this tour.

One of many businesses working in Hurricane Hole. Each has its niche. Lazy Dog does paddle boarding and kayaking tours. We went on the eco kayak and learned so much about the mangrove eco system. We saw nurse sharks (up to 5') and handled snails and starfish. We also saw pelicans, iguanas and crabs that live in the trees. Our guide John was always watching the whole group and would repeat the information in different ways and different places so everyone heard all the information. The paddling was easy even in the wind. I never felt the need to put on my vest or worry about tipping. The journey through the grove as the end was very cool. Highly recommended for the friendly team and interesting tour. Our tour went about 2.5 hours and we weren't sore after. Look them up and have some fun!

We did the kayaking through the mangroves with Heather. We drove from Marathon all the way to Key West to take this tour because we had a new kayaker with us and didn't want to kayak with choppy water. This tour was perfect! The water was calm, the water was very shallow in many Oates and we didn't go too far in the two hours but far enough. We saw a nurse shark, manatee, pelicans and other wildlife. Heather did a great job explaining the area to us, about the animals and was able to locate the species that lived in the waters. Overall a great tour and you won't be disappointed. Go early to find parking because the parking lot is very small.

It was so easy to book! And very affordable. When I arrived the staff was super helpful getting me going. They have a decent map. Waterproof. Goes with you on the kayak. I found the map little in accurate with regard to landmarks, but it got me through. Other places usually don't give you anything, so no complaints really. I'll be back

Such a fun morning on the water! everyone was wonderful and friendly! I brought a first time kayaker with me and he had so much fun!! 2 hours went by way to fast. Highly recommend.

Had a great time on our kayak tour! Megan was a great tour guide. Definitely recommend if you are in Key West!

Great eco tour today with Brett! Brett was very knowledgeable! Great info about the area. I highly recommend this trip and Brett as a guide!

The kayak tour was not only a great time on the water, we saw sharks, osprey, and turtles. Our guide was knowledgeable about the ecosystem and passionate about his job! Would do it again tomorrow!!

Heather with the dreads was amazing! It was super chill, which we needed. She was very informative about the marine life and the eco system. Not in a political way. My husband and I are experienced kayakers and we were not talked down to and treated like children. We greatly appreciated that she took pictures and just text them to my husband and i, free of charge. It is really annoying when guides take your picture and then tell you it will be $20.00+. Not cool!. My husband and I highly recommend Lazy Dog.

Lazy Dog is a must! We absolutely love supporting local/family owned businesses AND Lazy Dog loves dogs! We had been talking about renting kayaks since we started planning our trip. We woke up this morning and decided today was the day. Easily booked two single rentals for 4 hours online. (The location is super easy to get to.) When we got there we just had to sign a waiver sheet and then she went over the map with us. Her description of landmarks and where to go was actually really easy to remember as my boyfriend held onto the map and I still remembered the landmarks that denoted the three entrances. All of the staff were super nice. They have everything you could possibly need onsite--including restrooms! This was honestly such an amazing experience and I'm so glad we did it!

On March 29, 2022 my wife and I did a two hour guided kayak tour of the labyrinth of mangroves in the area. There were about eight kayaks in our group. Our tour guide was friendly/knowledgeable and pointed out many examples of wildlife (including a huge manatee). The two hours of kayaking is not overly physically demanding. We all had a terrific time. I strongly recommend this excursion to anyone visiting Key West.

10am mangrove kayak eco tour. Amazing. The tour guide was knowledgeable Took us through the mangrove tunnels Fantastic way to spend a morning.

I was on vacation and wanted to do something on the water in Key West. I had an amazing experience doing SUP yoga for the first time! Our guide and yoga teacher Kyla did a great job getting us used to the board and adjusting to the balance needed. She also guided us through some more difficult poses, I did wheel on a paddle board!!! I felt great afterwards and proud that I accomplished it. Nothing beats final savasana dangling my hands and feet in the water. Kyla took plenty of pictures that so I could just concentrate on the poses. I would highly recommend SUP yoga at Lazy Dog Adventures.

Absolutely loved the mangrove kayaking tour with Heather! Be sure to stop by if you want to learn more about the environment and get on the water.

Used Lazy Dog to book our Kayak for the Swim Around Key West. Super easy to book, great about picking it up, and great and easy to return. We look forward to using them again!