We were looking for a good outdoor adventure to get away from the Florida crowds and this was the perfect choice! The owners were very friendly and helpful, gave a lot of information about the area and got us settled into our kayaks. We kayaked the mangroves and saw some beautiful birds, a raccoon and lot of fish jumping. Then once back to the house I kept going toward the mouth of the bay and found two playful dolphins that put on quite a show! They told us that we may encounter manatees or dolphins in that area and they were right! The dolphins were zooming back and forth along the sea wall and then would come around, go under the kayak and at one point, one of the stopped next to my kayak, rolled over and laid there looking at me! I followed them and they entertained me for about 40 minutes! So cool to see them in their natural environment!
My wife and I went kayak fishing while in town for a wedding. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The area we kayaked was gorgeous natural environment. Beautiful mangrove marshes, seagrass beds, and oyster reefs. Saw a number of bird species, fish, and sting rays. The surrounding area is sheltered so even on windy days kayaking is not difficult.
We contacted Chris the same day we wanted to go out and her and her husband, Eldon, were very accommodating to all our requests and needs. We went on a guided-tour for 2 hours with Chris. They let us choose what kayak we wanted (single vs double) and supplied water and fresh fruit as a snack. Once we returned to the house I was curious about SUP and Eldon insisted I try it and helped me onto a board. Chris and Eldon were the best part about this operation. The entire family enjoyed the experience and recommend it to all. This was our favorite part of visiting Pine Island.
Super place,run by warm ,friendly people! This business is a one of a kind, for wanting to make your adventure safe,and comfortable,and fun! We are seasoned Kayakers, and took off on our own, but we're equipped with everything we needed from maps,to water,to Girl Scout cookies! We saw Dolphins,fish,Rays,and the most birds you ever saw in one place!A truly neat place to take your family,group or just yourselves. A must do, in a spectacular area! Thanks for a great day Chris, and hubby!
We completed our first SUP experience today with Chris by chance. I googled "SUP Cape Coral" and we ended up here! Loved visiting Pine Island and the set up on the bay is great. Moments away from the river (great views of Cape Coral and Sanibel Island from there) and wonderful Mangrove estuaries all around! Got to see a Manatee and followed him for quite some time getting a great workout in the process. My husband even got hit (gently) in the ankle by a fish! It was a lovely experience and Chris and her husband were so nice and provided an unforgettable paddle adventure. I'm hooked :)
Thank you PIP paddling! I had a wonderful first SUP lesson/tour with Chris through the mangroves. She was very personable and extremely generous with her time. We saw dolphins fishing very close to our boards. I loved it and highly recommend them. The SUP boards were very good quality. Nel.
Wonderful people!! Made you feel like family. Offered water and hot coco afterwards. First time ever kayaking for myself, mom and dad. We had the best time ever and the dolphins were lovely to watch and be so up close and personal with them in their environment. So coming back with my family!! Truly recommend them for those who enjoy true honest folks and a wonderful times.!!!
Couldn't ask for nicer people, a better price or a greater way to connect with and enjoy Mother Nature. The aquatic wildlife is abundant and amazing.
Elden and Chris are a great team - down to earth, yet professional. They provided me with a map, bottle of water, and Chris even offered me a hot cuppa while I waited under the port for the rain to blow over. I had an amazing time - following dolphins up close, navigating the mangroves, paddling through serene lakes of glass while fish jumped all around me. It was truly wonderful experience. can't wait to come back. Thanks, Elden and Chris!
My husband and I did an escorted kayak tour. We were looking for an overview of the southern end of Pine Island (we have kayaked on lakes and rivers and are not familiar with tide-effects). Chris was friendly, comfortable and a great companion. She had maps for us, waterproof boxes for our cameras, towels and extra water. The waterways are peaceful and beautiful. We will got back to kayak on our own AND to try paddle boarding.