About Up a Creek Kayak Tours
Up a Creek Kayak Tours has been running naturalist-guided kayak adventures through the mangrove tunnels of Naples and Marco Island for over a decade. They launch from Capri Paddlecraft Park, just one mile north of Marco Island, putting paddlers directly into the pristine tidal creeks and sheltered waterways of the Ten Thousand Islands backcountry.
Their signature Mangrove Tunnel Tour takes small groups through a maze of overhanging red mangroves, across shallow mud flats teeming with juvenile fish and crabs, and into open bays where dolphins and manatees are regular sightings. They also run shelling island kayak trips, sunset paddles, and full-day expedition tours deeper into the Ten Thousand Islands. Kayak and paddleboard rentals are available for self-guided outings, with singles, tandems, and fishing kayaks in the fleet.
Guides are trained naturalists and biologists who tailor the pace and content to each group, making tours equally engaging for families with young children and experienced paddlers looking for a deeper ecological experience. Up a Creek consistently earns top ratings on TripAdvisor and is a go-to recommendation from local hotels and concierges.
