Create Your Own Adventure
Please call 904-347-1565 to reserve a kayak.
Kayak rentals are only available at Ripple Effect’s headquarters in the Town of Marineland Marina 101 Tolstoy Lane, St. Augustine, FL 32080
This is a great location to rent a kayak! There are so many beautiful places to explore and our rentals give you the option create your own adventure on the water. We will launch you into the GTM National Estuarine Research Reserve’s 40,000 acres of coastal conservation lands, most of it only accessible by kayak. We’ll give you a basic overview of the area, tide information and all standard equipment with your rental. Each kayak rental includes paddling and safety protocol and expert instruction on where the best spots are for a picnic or wildlife viewing. Please call 904-347-1565 to reserve a kayak.
For larger groups please call in advance for availability.
All kayak rentals require that you sign a waiver and receive a safety assessment from one of our experienced guides
Payment is required for all kayak rental reservations, otherwise rentals are on a first come, first served basis
Single Kayak Rentals Half Day
Necky Vector 13’s create a stable platform for touring, fishing and photography. You can even swim out of this award winning design!
$50 up to 3 hours
Single Sit-On-Top Kayaks Full Day
Old Town Dirigo XT Plus Tandem Kayaks with rudder and a center child seat that can accommodate a family of 3 for a day of fun!
(Note: child seat is for 80lbs or less)
$75 up to 6 hours
Of course, with so much area to explore, we always recommend our guided tours. Paddle with one of our expert naturalists who will show you the way through our estuary while they share information on the wildlife spotted along the trip. This is the best way to explore the depths of the Research Reserve and you can leave the route planning up to us!