Truly the most beautiful sights I have seen in Naples!! I am a 24 year old, who participated in this tour with a group of 7 other friends my age. We are not particularly experienced kayakers, but our tour guide Tom worked with us and made the experience go off without a hitch. He was quite knowledgeable of the area and the biology behind everything. He was also personable and made an effort to get to know us. Not to mention, the sights on this tour are unimaginable. The bioluminescence was stunning, and Tom made sure we traveled to the right areas to see the most possible. Overall, I was quite pleased with our experience and would absolutely do this tour again.
Great lesson with Tom. I learned a ton of fundamentals and we had a good amount of time to practice what I learned. The techniques I am working to adapt will make my kayaking experience easier, more enjoyable and safer on the water!
Highly recommend the evening kayak tour! Tom was a great guide, very knowledgable. Birds everywhere, and add into that an amazing sunset, skies so clear that you see tons of stars and the Milky Way (no guarantee on that!), plus the bioluminescence in the creek / mangroves, just an unforgettable experience overall. As far as I know, this is the only kayak tour in the Naples area that offers the chance to see bioluminescence, and it didnt disappoint!
Took a fishing trip with SeanHe was extremely kind, knowledgeable and very humble.The guy knows a ton about the environment and fishing and never makes you feel like bad about asking even the most basic question.Kayaks were top notch peddle driven hobie’s in very good shapeEverything was well runGive Naples Kayak Company and especially Sean the businessWell done
We had a great kayak trip with Steven. Steven called us the day before to make sure we were prepared. He was at the site when we arrived ready to go. Scenic trip my whole group enjoyed. We would do this trip again.
I always enjoy coming to the shop and checking out all the latest paddle gear. The staff is friendly and helpful. Ive been buying from Naples Kayak Company for many years. They also offer guided tours and rentals. Highly recommend.
What a wonderful family experience. Our guide Tom was very knowledgeable & friendly. The sunset view was spectacular. I totally recommend it.
People are always nice. So glad we got to buy our Hobie here that we had been saving up for a long time. Always want to help and order parts if they dont have them.
Naples Kayak Company is the place to go, whether experienced or beginner kayaker! My hubbie and I took beginner kayak lessons with Tom. He was very patient and knowledgable and made the whole experience such fun. We are now hooked on kayaking. Highly recommend!!
Our tour guide, Steven, was at the site when we arrived and was ready to go. He took us to the interesting spots in Rookery Bay and kept us entertained the whole time. Ive done the guided kayak tours with Naples Kayak Company before and have never been disappointed.
Very helpful service and knowledgeable guides. They helped organize a big tour for us the afternoon before we wanted to be on the water. Sean and Bob took our group (11 people) out through some mangrove tunnels, pointed out wildlife (crabs, birds, fish, dolphins and Florida boaters) and shared some great stories. Definitely would recommend a kayak tour through them - next time I am in the area I am booking a fishing kayak tour!
Went for a guided tour with Tom Long; we signed up the day before and had no issues making a reservation online. He called the night before to let us know what we needed to bring. He knew a lot about the local birds and flora. We can now identify the three types of mangroves without trouble! Tom went at a good pace and coached us on how to paddle. We were able to zig zag through mangrove mazes that were a little challenging and really exciting! We held little jelly fish, saw little tree crabs, kayaked with two different groups of dolphins. It was a great trip! Would love to go out again.
Naples Outfitters is the go to place for anything outdoors. They are experts who will give you the best information and service. When you are there check out the murals inside. Very fun!
My husband and I did the Birds, Sunset Bio-luminescence tour with Mr. Tom Long and it was amazing!! The tour of the Bird Island was awesome to see. The sunset was what I wanted to see the most but since we picked an awesome night for a new moon we were able to experience the Bio-luminescence almost the entire night. Tom even found some jelly fish which was a great surprise. Tom is an excellent guide. And for those of you who are worried about COVID, know that Tom comes fully prepared and wipes down everything right there in front of you.
Awesome local shop. Outdoor enthusiasts, great selection and service. Thank you!Nick
We enjoyed the Rookery Bay tour, with tour guide Bob, this past week. Bob was on-time, courteous, funny, and informative. Our guide was extremely mellow with our two sons (13 and 11), as they were being typical energetic boys. Bob knew a wealth of information about the mangroves and Rookery Bay. We loved this tour and highly recommend both the tour company and our guide.
Amazing bio luminescent sunset kayak tour with Tom.
Seems like a typical place. Selection is limited and prices are high. No special value here. I went in to purchase a nose plug. Remember this is an outdoor shop selling lots of kayaks and paddleboards. I was told they didn’t have nose plugs because their customers don’t want to get wet.Go figure...
You just have to visit this shop to understand the values in products and services that offers. It will easily become the personal shop for your active life-experience items. Great service and good prices.
The crew at this shop are top notch. They’re dedicated to the sport, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and helpful with customers attaining their goals. Thanks guys. I’ll be recommending this company to many people.
Good place for outdoor gear. We happened on a good sale and spent quite a bit as it was quality stuff that my GF and I liked.
I was taken on an evening Bioluminescent kayaking tour as a date. Having no idea what to expect (I have only been in canoes before), it was an absolutely memorable experience. Between seeing all the wildlife on Rookery at sunset to gliding through the dim-lit mangroves with glowing waters, i was breathless. Tom was our tour guide and he was a delight! He mixed in plenty of knowledge and humor in our tour :) He instructed my date and i perfectly (as we rented a double kayak), we were able to complete the 3 hour tour with nothing but laughter. Would absolutely use Naples Kayak Company again and would (and already have!) recommend/ed their tours to friends!
Went in looking for some new hiking boots for my wife. The guy working there was great and had a lot of info about their guides tours. The prices were awesome and not what you expect when in Naples. Will definitely be back.
One of the few remaining places with an actual customer driven focus. Walked in looking for hiking gear, and the guy helping me was the most knowledgeable person Ive met. He completed a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail in 4 months, so he definitely knew whats what, and freely offered advice. We were expertly fitted for a backpack based upon our goals and physical abilities. They also have a very large offering for paddle sports and clothing. Very happy overall and cannot recommend them more highly.
Naples Outfitters was a wonderful place to find Hobie Kayaks and accessories . I met Garrett Law and he was the most exceptional, knowledgeable, and friendly kayak guide I have met. I explained my situation being from the east coast and had just bought a kayak in west palm. He answered all my questions and guided me through some ideas for paddle management. We discussed the types of fishing he guides in the area and I cant wait to go back to Naples to take him up on an all day offer. I purchase an anchor system made by Hobie to use on deck through my anchor trolley. Garrett also helped me pick out a clip on leash to attach to the mirage drive, where to mount it and best way to keep it out of way in use. He even threw in a free Hobie cassette to plug the open drive area when I transfer to motor drive while removing the mirage drive. I have never met a nicer person and he made me feel like a life long friend. Ashley Howe was also very kind and assisted my check out. I left Naples Outfitters with a gigantic smile on my face and I will be back when visiting friends in the area. Kudos to this business owner for having such exceptional people. Sincerely, Alan Deitch
Expensive with limited stock for new and used. Nice staff.
Rented paddleboards for the first time today. GREAT value and service. Boards were delivered right to our hotel and the staff helped us get them to the water. Ill definitely be using this company again!
Great local store. Definitely worth checking out. We go every time we visit Naples.
I had my chain break on my Hobie Kayak and took it in to get it fixed. They did it extremely cheap and fast! Cool store too, everything you could ever want related to kayaking, plus everyone there was very knowledgeable and friendly...could not have asked for a better experience!!!
We recently booked a trip with this company and were very excited for our kayaking tour. Unfortunately, my husband became ill had a 101 temp and an infection and we had to cancel. The company refused to give us any of our money back. We understand the cancellation policy, but under the circumstances felt that something could have been done. We will not use this company again nor will we refer it to any friends or family.
I recently rented a paddle board out with them, they charged my credit card twice. Want to think it was an honest mistake, although is hard to believe the didn’t catch it at the end of the day, anyway. It got resolved with a phone call. Along with this, this company advertises in its website prices that are totally misleading, billing more than expected. It should be clear with no surprises.Friendly, and helpful staff. Solid boards.
It is truly a first class kayak store. The selection and service provided is second to none in SW Florida. The expertise of the staff will enable one to really enjoy Kayaking.
I arrived just a few minutes before they closed but the folks still took their time to help me find what I needed. Super friendly staff and a large assortment of gear smartly packed into a medium sized shop. If it relates to kayaks or SUPs in any way, theyll have what you need.
They have good stuff they are very helpful
Bought my Bic Ace Tec Wing paddle board from here. Great service. Answered all my questions and helped load everything up too. So far Ive been paddling on the Bic for 5 months and its been an all round perfect board. Nearly indestructible and I get compliments on it all the time.
Great customer service! You can pick up the equipment from the store or have it delivered to the beach of your choice. Awesome summer prices.
I rented a HOBIE MIRAGE KAYAK for a week while in Marco Island. This company was great to work with! Chris had the boat delivered before I arrived and picked it up the day I was leaving. The Hobie had all the bells and whistles! I could Kayak 3 - 4 miles per hr without a paddle. Chris also provided better local fishing techniques and locations then the charter captain I spent $700 with. Ill be back next year. Thanks for the great service!
These guys are the best. not only do they know what they are selling and talking about but they live it. i was thinking about buying a L2fish board and they set up a day to meet me on the beach and play with it. i think they wanted to try it also, first board of its kind and all. and i ordered another board from them and had some issues with shipping and they handled everything promptly and professionally. had i friends here i would send them here. so if you want something cheap go to walmart if you want quality and expertise come see the fine employees here and if you dont buy anything they will still give you knowledge
Very knowledgeable. Offered alot of help. Will definately be back.
Truly Exceptional ServiceOnce in a great while you find truly exceptional service. Naples Kayak Company just amazed us with that kind of service. If you are looking for a great kayaking tour in Naples, look no further, these people are committed to making every trip a wonderful lifelong memory, and they make sure your trip is “one-of-a-kind” amazing.We live in Naples, and I booked the Kayaking trip to support a school project assigned to my daughter and her friend as a team project. When I called Naples Kayak, I explained to Ashley what the kids needed for their project and she told me she had the perfect guide for us, Tom. We booked the trip and looked forward to it. The day before the trip we had to cancel because of sickness in the group. Ashley and Tom were great and understanding, and never missed a beat.We rebooked the trip a couple of weeks later and despite some significant obstacles thrown at Naples Kayak by the county parks red tape and bureaucracy, red tide and cold weather, the day came and we went on our trip. No red tide, warm sunny skies and no county parks bureaucrats to spoil the day.Our guide Tom was nothing short of amazing. He is a biologist and so knowledgeable of the local ecosystems, our girls were completely immersed in the information he shared with us and how he communicated. Since we all were brand new Kayakers, Tom also needed to help us understand how to use the kayaks. He showed us and explained the mangrove ecosystem and gave us in depth information about the many bird species we encountered. We now have a much better understanding of the local mangroves, and the school project will be a great success for the girls. Best of all, we have a wonderful memory of a fantastic day kayaking we will not soon forget!Naples Kayak Company has our highest recommendation. Thank you to the entire team and a special thank you to Ashley and Tom!
Got some really great earrings here, loved the atmosphere friendly knowledgeable employees
My husband and I booked a trip to Rookery Bay with John as our guide. It can be overwhelming to find the right guides when there are so many to choose from but trip advisor was right! Our experience was great from the beginning. I accidentally booked the wrong day online and with one phone call they easily made the change. John called me the night before to touch base and plan for the next day. The launch was easy to find, John immediately made us feel comfortable and did a great job engaging everyone in our group. He is extremely knowledgeable and we learned so much on our tour. We highly recommend booking your trip here!
One dude was a little unprofessional and was using his phone while dealing with us, but the other folks were nice and knowledgeable. I approve of most the products they chose to carry, quality stuff.
Rented a hobie kayak for 3 days of fishing. Nice place and nice people.
4 of us booked the 3-hour night kayak with Tom. It was truly an adventure in all ways. Tom did a great job of calming our two 20-year olds down and keeping their attention.All of us agreed that 3 hours is too long--especially the in-the-dark part. Bioluminescence is rare and in our opinion a low enough percentage to not include in the trip at all. We spent a lot of time gliding around until it got dark enough for bioluminescence to possibly occur.I would recommend this trip only to experienced kayakers---and Im experienced. We were in wide kayaks(perforce) and the wind played havoc with us most of the time. As it darkened, trying to keep our eyes on Tom along with handling the wind took away the serenity of the experience.In conclusion, pare this trip down to 2 hours with major focus on the birds and I might sign on again.Dorothy Campbell, Bonita Springs
Love shopping here! Great stuff and helpfull staff.
Awesome place great people check it out
I went to Naples Outfitters to look for some sturdy sandals and as I walked in, I heard an electronic bell that signaled someone had entered the shop and I immediately noticed there was no one else there but me. I didnt even see a salesperson. I browsed for about 15 to 20 minutes and not a soul came to help me, even though there were a few salespersons who finally came out of the back and were working at the cashier station. I kept looking in their direction and it seemed they were simply ignoring me, utterly uninterested. I decided to go elsewhere. I have bought things at this store before, but was never ignored in this fashion. Wont be returning.
Great guides, excellent nature lessons, good equipment. A real pro organization.
First class personnel and well equipped shoe. Highly recommended.
Awesome local outdoor store! Go check out.
Was jazzed to finally go to an exclusive kayak outfitter. Store was well stocked and merchandised well. Owner was helpful and curtious, but left me feeling embarrassed and small based off of my cheap kayak and gear. Not a good sales tactic. I havent had a holiday in nearly 3 years and was caught off guard. Prices were steep, but I suppose that come with anything premium. Ive been a surfer and board designer for much of my life and aware with any surf/ water sports shop theres a chaviot of a little additude.
Great place, amazing inventory, superior customer service.
Friendly, knowledgeable staff, great products/brands selection!
Great service and advice, rental equipment great quality and well-priced
Great place to by hobie part got a new MIRAGEDRIVE GTi beat price around and very friendly people even got to pick it up after hour jay and Ashley really helped my out will buy more parts and kayaks from them
Never set a foot in the door, as I live in the Pacific Northwest and visit florida about every 10 years. But have dealt with the owner Chris with an online purchase regarding some of his used gear and he was very accomodating, and went above and beyond what I would expect from a businessman.If by any miniscule chance Im ever in Naples and looking for gear rental Im going to stop in there for sure.
Very knowledgeable and helpful. Service oriented.
I went to Naples Kayak company about 2 years ago when i started to paddleboard. I quickly realized that i didnt need to drive to the East Coast of Florida to look at a great selection of Paddleboards and Kayaks. The staff has more knowledge than any operation around, they have the largest selection of hobie Kayaks, Quickblade Paddles, Patagonia gear and the list goes. Not only does the staff know all about the gear, but they use it, they live it and they love what they do. I have dealt with other shops around and while they are good, these guys are the Best. They give back to the paddling community with free events and races when they can. If you want to stop in and just talk about trips or paddling they will. These guys will put you on the right board, get you the right gear and do it right the first time. I send all of my friends and family here to get what they need because i know they will get great service.If you want to buy or rent this is the place to go. They will take great care of you.Thanks again to everyone at Naples Kayak Company.K
The Good Guys of outdoor fun
Friendly, knowledgeable and helpful staff. Highly recommend.
Great selection.
Knowledgeable, patient, accommodating
The place to go in SWFL
Helpful staff
Excellent! Large amount of articles and the best attention.
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