Anna Maria Island · Nightly
Anna Maria Island Clear Kayak LED Night Tour
Paddle a glass-bottom kayak lit by 10,000 lumens of LED through the mangroves and calm bay waters of Anna Maria Island after dark. $65 per person · 75 minutes, guided · Kids 5 & under free · No experience needed. Two launch spots — King Fish Boat Ramp in Holmes Beach or the Mangrove launch on the Bradenton side.
King Fish launch — Holmes Beach, on the island
752 Manatee Ave, Holmes Beach, FL 34217 — King Fish Boat Ramp, just over the Manatee Ave bridge. Arrive 15 minutes early.
Launch right on Anna Maria Island from the King Fish Boat Ramp and paddle the calm, shallow flats of Anna Maria Sound as your kayak lights up the seagrass, fish and rays beneath you. Best pick if you're staying on the island — Holmes Beach, Anna Maria or Bradenton Beach. Free parking and restrooms at the ramp.
King Fish launch — Holmes Beach, on the island
752 Manatee Ave, Holmes Beach, FL 34217 — King Fish Boat Ramp, just over the Manatee Ave bridge. Arrive 15 minutes early.
Launch right on Anna Maria Island from the King Fish Boat Ramp and paddle the calm, shallow flats of Anna Maria Sound as your kayak lights up the seagrass, fish and rays beneath you. Best pick if you're staying on the island — Holmes Beach, Anna Maria or Bradenton Beach. Free parking and restrooms at the ramp.
Mangroves launch — Bradenton side
12379 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL — Mangrove launch on the Bradenton side. Arrive 15 minutes early.
Launch right on the Bradenton mainland side into the mangrove tunnels and calm backwater creeks. Kayak lights reveal fish, crabs and roosting birds along the way. Best pick if you're staying in Bradenton, Palmetto or off the island. Free parking at the launch.
What you'll see out there
Glass-bottom kayaks, LED lights, and Anna Maria Island after dark
Glass-bottom, LED-lit kayaks
Mangrove tunnels lit up
Sunset launch on the water
Frequently Asked Questions
Which launch should I pick — King Fish or Mangroves?
Both are glass-bottom, LED-lit night kayak tours on Anna Maria Island. King Fish launches from Holmes Beach and is great for open-water sights, while Mangroves launches from Bradenton and winds through quiet mangrove tunnels. Either makes a great first-timer trip — pick whichever launch point is closer to you.
Do I need kayaking experience?
No experience needed — our guides give you a quick paddling lesson before you launch, and the glass-bottom kayaks are very stable. This tour is great for beginners and families.
How long is the tour and when does it start?
The night tour runs about 2 hours and departs after sunset so the LED lights and glass bottoms really shine. Exact start times vary by season and are shown when you book.
What should I bring, and what's the rain policy?
Wear clothes you don't mind getting wet, bring a change of clothes and a towel, and secure any valuables — everything else is provided. Tours run rain or shine unless conditions are unsafe, in which case we'll contact you to reschedule.
Ready to paddle after dark?
Book the King Fish launch — glass-bottom, LED-lit kayaks from Holmes Beach
Ready to paddle after dark?
Book the Mangroves launch — glass-bottom, LED-lit kayaks from Bradenton