Longboat Key Tour

Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of scenic kayaking and delicious dining. Almost Heaven Kayak Adventures and the Mar Vista Restaurant have teamed up to provide a kayak eco tour around Longboat Key that explores picturesque mangrove islands. After you’ve built up an appetite kayaking, enjoy a 20% discount* and preferred seating at the Mar Vista, one of the area's top-rated waterfront restaurants. There is a minimum total group size of 6 people for this tour to launch.

Do you have to be an expert kayaker for the Longboat Key Tour?

No, but due to the possibility of strong currents we recommend this tour for stronger paddlers with some kayaking experience.

What areas does the Longboat Key Tour explore?

This tour travels to the Two Sister Keys just east of Longboat Key. These 67-acre islands are home to a variety of birds, native Floridian plants and about 20 protected gopher tortoises. The shallow grass flats and deeper bay waters have an abundance of fish, including Redfish, Speckled Trout, Snook, Sheepshead and much more.

What is the dining atmosphere and food like at the Mar Vista restaurant?

Mar Vista is an old Florida-style restaurant and is considered one of the oldest surviving structures on Longboat Key. Here you can enjoy a delicious meal inside the quaint dining room or on the outdoor deck overlooking Sarasota Bay.

Can I use the Mar Vista discount immediately after the tour?

Yes. Mar Vista’s outdoor dining is a delicious treat after your kayaking tour. But if you decide to wait, you can use the 20% discount up to one month after completion of your tour. *Offer valid for one month upon completion of kayak tour and is applicable to the Longboat Key Tour only.

What should I bring?

We highly recommend bringing a bottle of water and items that you would normally have while you are in the sun (sunscreen, hat, sunglasses). Cameras are okay, but we suggest putting them in a zipped plastic bag if they are not waterproof.

What should I wear?

Most people wear t-shirts, shorts and/or bathing suits. During the winter months we suggest a light wind breaker or a sweat shirt depending on the temperature and the wind conditions. The most important thing is to be comfortable. As for shoes, wear something that you don’t mind getting wet - flip flops, water shoes, or old sneakers are ideal.

Is the Longboat Key Tour for me?

This tour is ideal for intermediate kayakers interested in combining two great activities…great kayaking and great food.