Reddish Egret Chicks

Why paddle with strangers or noisy kids?

Blue Planet specializes in private excursions into the Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge. Our guides have been exploring these haunts for more than 15 years.

This tour is for more adventurous and experienced paddlers looking for unmatched scenery. The pristine, crystal-clear waters of the backcountry offer you an escape to a quiet world of uninhabited mangrove islands and aquamarine passages. Truly stunning for its landscape and feeling of remoteness, this tour will take you to the best spots for photography, snorkeling or tidal walks. (If you wish to snorkel, please provide your own gear.)

Lemon Shark

Barracuda, stingrays and small bonnethead, lemon and nurse sharks are seen frequently. Heron and egret species, ibis, osprey, plovers and snipes soar above or pry the flats for a meal. It is not unusual to see dolphins and sea turtles. You may glide over gardens of large, vibrantly-colored sponges harboring lobster and sea anemones.

Many of the locales are only accessible by kayak, and hours can pass without the sound of a motorboat or airplane. Some areas require light winds and can not be paddled at low tide. Please make reservations at least two weeks prior to your desired tour date.

Stay out a couple hours or most of the day … It’s all up to you! Pricing is dependent on the duration of tour and distance paddled.

Call Chad at 305-294-8087 for more information
or to book your private tour.
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