I had the most amazing time Kayaking. Ipaddle is located on a small island in between Miami and Miami Beach. They give you a short lesson if its your first time. The kayaks are super easy to use. It’s very safe and simple. There are three different islands that you can go to. I went on a Tuesday morning, it wasn’t that busy. It’s super affordable.
My experience was beyond! I had the best instructor ever, Aymee! She is not only extremely proficient but has all the kindness, caring and support a beginner needs! She went into excellent detail and instruction before we got onto the water and best of all she took a lot of videos of me and sent them to me to observe and learn from. And Manny woke up early just to come down and give me a special board I didn’t even know was for me! Looking forward to my next session soon!
Have kayaked before but decided to take the toured approach and I now recommend it. The island tour and short hikes were verdent and full wildlife. Dillon was great!Id recommend bringing a change of clothes as you will get wet! There was a place to change and a bathroom that requires a key from the instructor.
The location was great for learning; lots of flat water. The instructor was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The board was easy to use for a beginner and I was able to stand up and paddle on my first try. I had a great experience and would recommend it to any one.
My girls & I did night kayaking at 10 PM & we had a great experience. Be sure to book beforehand. I made the mistake of not doing so & just showing up. Thankfully Manny, the instructor, pulled up quick & had everything prepared for us. We stopped by an island & there was a little party going on which doesnt normally happen, but it made our experience even more fun. Definitely recommend. Thank you, Manny!!!
Friends, if you haven’t been kayaking yet you are in for a treat!iPaddle Miami is an experience unlike any other.Let’s get this straight: I’ve been kayaking before but the vibe and locations never seemed to harmonize. Lucky for you Manny serves up: world class customer service, prompt responses, clear and succinct instructions, and bright reliable kayaks with matching safety gear.Friends, the views are surreal. This experience is worth repeating again, and again, and AGAIN! Excited to book my next adventure with iPaddle Miami-Thanks again Manny!
Excellent experience! What an awesome teacher “Aymee Vasquez”. If you are looking to learn the basics of paddle boarding, don’t hesitate and stop looking for options. iPaddle Miami is the perfect place for it. After such good introduction, you will walk out with more knowledge and experience you could ever expect in a beginner class!
My friend and I had a lot of fun! Our guide, Manny, was great too! We signed up for the nighttime kayak and went out but the group had to turn back after about 1 hour because there was some lighting that was heading our way. We were lucky enough to get to paddle under the bridge and see a great view of the Miami skyline. It was so relaxing at night. While we didn’t have a chance to make it to the island this trip because of the weather, we were credited to a future trip which I’m definitely looking forward to! The overall experience was great. The equipment was great too and we were each provided with a dry bag for our belongings. I would highly recommend it!
The paddle boarding class was an incredible experience! Our instructor Aymee was super helpful and friendly, and taught us a lot in our first class. I definitely recommend iPaddle, youll have a blast!
The service we received from the staff was fantastic! Manny and Tony took care of us and were great from the moment I called last minute to reserve to when we returned the kayak. The equipment itself was all in good shape and the islands nearby were worth exploring and relaxing on.
We had an absolutely amazing experience with Manny at the helm. We chose the night harbor kayak tour and had a blast!! If you want a gracious, knowledgeable, encouraging host, this is the tour to book. Manny went over the guidelines, safety rules, basics of paddling and we set off on a night view tour of Miami. He even took pictures and made sure our valuables were safe in a dry bag. The lights were beautiful and our family will never forget it! Thanks again Manny! Looking forward to doing it again on our next visit.
IPaddle Miami is a great place to spend the day, be in nature and enjoy Miamis great weather. You can take classes too like I did. Their boards and paddles are in very good condition, and they have the perfect location where the water is calm, with beautiful views and you can easily paddle to the surrounding islands. I took up SUP for the first time this year. My instructor Aymee at iPaddle is the most amazing person. I have learned so much from her. SUP has done wonders to how I feel mentally and physically. It gives you core strength, improves your posture and flexibility plus I am getting my cardio every time. I highly recommend iPaddle. Manny who runs iPaddle is the sweetest always with a smile every time I saw him.
Went for the night tour, had an amazing time they went above an beyond. Super super fun . Had a great time . I’m a Miami local an i say it’s a must do for a date night or just to have a little fun . Thank you guys I’ll be back again . For sure
It was our first time to do stand up paddle!! very good and instructive moment! thank you to aymee!!
Had a great time! Manny was fun and light. He made you enjoy the moment. Went at night and it was private for me and my friends. I would definitely recommend this place for kayaking!
DO NOT rent from here. They will NOT refund your money if there weather inclement.
Bare with me. I booked a party of 6 through a third party, Peek, and never received a confirmation email so didn’t know where to go, who to speak with, or even that this was with ipaddle. Morning of, I email Peek (since I couldn’t find any phone number) in attempt to get answers but never received response until someone from iPaddle contacted me AFTER the start time. Manny offered a reschedule via text and avoided my question about refunding the 2 in my party that were leaving the next day. My party of 4 mostly enjoyed the night kayaking despite the overly fast pace of the group. I believe this was due to 3 others in our group who sped off and the instructor had to follow; not the most relaxing experience. Days later, Peek contacted me stating their email was backed up and that a refund should come from iPaddle. I reached back out to Manny at iPaddle. He showed zero empathy or even acknowledgement of my situation. Manny stated that there are no refunds under ANY circumstances. I tried to explain that there was no cancellation of plans, that we simply had no way of knowing what the plan was. I said that my two friends who I paid for had to fly back home so without any information or even a contact being given, I felt like the company was stealing from me. His response was “I don’t appreciate you saying that”. He told me that because I booked through Peek, the refund should come from them but no attempt to help resolve this on his end despite iPaddle working with Peek. I am very disappointed in the customer service, and it absolutely feels like I’m being robbed. I went to Miami for my birthday. When booking, I paid for 6 people, and I’m still dealing with getting my money back for the two friends that had to fly back home. This company refuses to understand basic reasoning hence the terrible customer service with Manny. The kayaking experience itself would have been better if it were at a slower pace. This coming from an avid kayaker.
Super fun! Definitely perfect for yourself or the family.
Great tour guide/ paddleboard instructor and lots of fun. Manny was great. I would recommend. 10/10.Looking forward to the next time and trying kayaking.
Terrible customer service. Do not recommend. Other companies are doing the same with a way better service and experience. Had a reservation for 2:30 Pm. When i arrived at the time of the reservation, the guy at the location named Manny was extremely rude and not professional at all handling the situation. Avoided the conversation and walked away. If no paddle board was available at the time of my reservation, he should of just issued the refund.
Great place to kayak! My girlfriend and I and had a great time and were able to visit all 3 islands. Will be returning.
Great time. Awesome service. We made an appointment for 11:30 but got there an hour early and were able to be seen right away. Had a great time kayaking to the first island and having a small picnic before kayaking around the island and back. I had forgotten my rings in the life vest and was able to get them back even though I remembered late that night. Overall an amazing experience.
This was my first experience kayaking or paddle-boarding and Manny made it an absolute blast! He was so helpful and took so much time to explain how to use the equipment and the locations of the three islands we could paddle out to. You can really tell this is a huge passion of his and he did an absolutely phenomenal job. He gave us a great taste of Miami while creating a very friendly and welcoming learning environment. He was so personable, and I truly enjoyed iPaddle. If I ever find myself back in Miami, that is definitely one of the first places I am going back to.Manny is PROMPT, professional, and knowledgeable. Absolutely amazing - you cant beat it.
They were vdry friendly and informative. We enjoyed our experience! Will book again if we are ever in miami
Today(8/8/20) was our first time kayaking. Manny was our instructor and guide. He was very courteous, informative, and kind. We were extremely comfortable under his guidance. It was an awesome and beautiful experience. We highly recommend this to anyone who love natural beauty and being in nature. We will definitely return! Thanks Manny for our great experience.
Short dingy guy with dirty beard I believe his name is manny, is very incapable of giving good instructions and beware he’s VERY DRAMATIC as well. PLEASE DON’T WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY here, you can find somewhere way better to have fun!!!!!
This was absolutely amazing. We had an amazing time and manny was funny and respectful. Dont listen to the 1 star reviews. He seems like a bad person based off some of these reviews, but tell me how that makes sense when he let one of us fish........
I havent had this much fun in AGES! The instructors were amazing, seriously cant wait to come back!
Awesome kayaking experience! Manny was very professional and helpful. When I arrived to the Deering Launch Point, the kayak equipment was ready to go and great condition. Manny made sure that I was safe and he answered all of my questions before I started my kayak trip. Ill be sure to return and book with iPaddle again!
IPaddleMiami is definitely THE SPOT! The fact I had access to an island Pelican Island was really cool. But the views are to die for. The team at iPaddleMiami is so nice and friendly. I loved it. I absolutely loved it. The tour was so much fun, going under the bridges to come out and see the sunset and the sailboats. Its just so much fun and plus Im getting a workout too. Its refreshing and peaceful. Even romantic too!! Like its definitely a place to go for a date especially to see the night skies. Im definitely going again and again.
Came here with my girlfriend in the morning around 8:30am after booking a reservation that same morning around 2am! Was a great experience.
This was my first kayaking experience and it was such a wonderful time. Excellent service and great price. We were able to stop at a small island and the best part was that we even got to see 3 dolphins just a few feet from our kayaks. Perfect for beginners! Highly recommend ipaddle if you are in the Miami area!
Super fun and relaxing experience! Staff is super kind, informative, and patient. Do not hesitate to give them your business and enjoy a really soothing kayak ride :)
We went here as a family and did the night tour. Manny, our tour instructor, was friendly and professional. He took the time to teach us how to kayak properly. We had a great time and totally recommend this place.
The dude was very friendly and knowledgeable about the surroundings
Beautiful islands to explore around here, staff was really nice and helpful. Definitely have a lot of sea life around the area ☀️
Wonderful location. We had a great guide who explained everything really well, the route, the equipment, how to get in and out of the kayak. We were not total newbies, but definitely appreciated all the expert advice.
Bad customer service. Called phone- no answer, voicemail said book stand up paddle online. We booked online. First thing the guy said when we show up is that stand up paddle board is not recommended today because the wind is so bad we won’t be able to move. He said we can do kayak instead but also bad. Offered to give us a year credit.Considered kayaking but based on his thoughts that it would be difficult in weather, we decided to skip. Asked for a refund- considering that what we wanted was not being offered normally. This guy says it’s policy to not offer refunds.His arguments: We should’ve called (we tried). We shouldn’t have booked online because it’s windy outside (it wasn’t that windy that day other than boat area). We should take credit (we live out of state and trip ending already).Our arguments: Just be normal and offer a full refund under the conditions of the situation.Whatever- bad service/policy gets bad reviews.
Perfect way to spend an afternoon into sunset! Super easy to get started and the team gives you perfect instructions on how to enjoy your time. Laid back feel and beautiful less crowded small islands to visit! We will be back!
Highly recommend IPaddle to anyone looking for a great time on the water. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Made a reservation for a half day kayaking the day before and went with my girlfriend July 4 since Miami beaches were closed. Got on the water about 10:30am and had a fantastic time exploring the different islands and sandbars. Will definitely go back soon.
Great Place !! great spot for kayaking . Manny and staff are very professional, and knowledgeable. If you love to kayak or paddleboard ask about the membership...its a great deal !! I am a member and am enjoying the service. I have been on an evening paddle to enjoy the sunset and the amazing view, or an early morning paddle to jump start my day. Highly recommend !!!
First time kayaking, I went with my girlfriend as a part of our anniversary celebration. I want to say that this experience really exceeded our expectations as our main concern was feeling safe once on the water and the staff truly did an amazing job at making sure of that. Manny’s customer service and hospitality was extraordinary as well as the other staff member’s, although we were a little late on schedule they both made sure to show us the trajectory to follow on the map and all the paddling instructions. We will definitely be coming back with a bigger group next time!
Great instructors. Very enthusiastic and clear about giving instructions. Also very in tune with the way the water is working and how they feel about your safety! Will definitely try again!
Highly recommend this place! Excellent training, free parking, and water proof bag was provided! Not to mention they opened up earlier when we called in and said that another place canceled on us. They literally saved our day! We will definitely come back!
This place is awesome!!! Manny set us up for success with our 8 month old babys first kayak ride, she loved it. Thank you so much!
Very bad experience. Beware DONT come here. It was a waste of money me and my family was not pleased with the customer service.
For sure the best thing to do in Florida, I went with my friends and we had so much fun! Everything was very nice and convenient! The paddle board and kayaks are all brand new, you feel greatly cared for and its totally safe.Will DEFINITELY go again!
Love Manny and his team for always being responsive during the booking process and for being so cool with great advice. The location is terrific with easy parking and the water plus islands for lounging are incredibly relaxing, esp. when so many other activities are closed. Buy the annual pass. Its worth it!
They do a great job of prepping you before you go out on the open water. They provide you with recommendations on where to go, which islands to stop and hang out at, etc. This is the best location to dock from and you can even bring your own personal kayak rather than renting from the place. The closest island has bbqs, volleyball courts, e.t.c and its only a 10 min paddle away!
My husband and I are Kayakers and absolutely loved the night tour. This was our first trip to Miami and Manny our tour guide, did a great job of setting us up on a double kayak so we could cover more “ground” and taking us out. He took awesome photos of us with the different skylines and sunset in the background, he also explained the different islands to us showed us some awesome views. He took us to an island state wildlife park which was awesome. Anyone looking for a great kayak trip with a great guide I would absolutely recommend IPaddle. My family and I will book again on our next trip to Miami.
Sean was phenomenal. The entire staff was remarkable. Explained in detail the safety Precautions they have in place. Manny and the team are extremely friendly and knowledgeable of their craft. Would highly recommend to anyone.
IPaddle Miami is the best experience and company in Miami. Manny was an delight to work with and really made you feel like family out on the water. Dont hesitate to book with these guys as you wont be disappointed. 11/10
I did the night kayak tour for 2 and man it was super awesome. Shawn was our guide and he was nothing short of amazing. Will definitely do it again maybe day time for a different scenery.
Our guides were warm and fun, and yet still put safety first. They have everything down so you feel secure, but are also fun to be around and make the tour exciting. They were great at giving instructions for the guided tour, which is saying something, since I was in a 2-person kayak with my spouse. haha. We did the night tour and paddling under a bridge and seeing the lights of Miami reflected on the water was really cool! A really unique thing to do and I would recommend to visitors or locals alike.
Wow! I cant say enough great things about the experience I just had with iPaddle Miami. Manny was a pleasure to speak to on the phone and answered every question I had. I learned a lot from his tutorial which made the trip that much better. As much as I have been stuck inside lately, it was truly a needed time out on the ocean. Highly recommend contacting Manny and setting up a trip! 5 Stars all the way!
Great experience. Area was calm and allowed us to enjoy with the kids. Great instruction from Manny. Would definitely recommend them!
Manny was a great tour guide. He gave very good instructions for beginners ! We did a night kayaking tour, I totally recommend it ! Must do this while visiting Miami or even for a local that lives here!
Great customer service and staff is very professional! I would highly recommend this place to anyone. The water wasnt busy with traffic which made it a relaxing experience. I also really liked that there are 3 islands you can stop at and visit. Plus its perfect for people who need to get up and stretch their legs after sitting for awhile.
Great experience overall! Great pricing, great customer service! Manny is absolutely amazing! Loved that you can have the rentals delivered to you! Definitely recommended to big groups as well! Thank you Manny
Very unprofessional and misleading. Our group was respectful and kind and Manny did not return the same attitude back. We wrote an email and did not hear back until I had to send a second email two months later. They responded with a lie saying Manny was terminated for similar complaints. He is still working there. Beyond being rude, he told us we’d be getting a refund and never followed through. Terrible place.
My teenagers and I had a great time. Manny was courteous and professional. We will be back!
BOOK ASAP!! TOUR WAS AMAZING!Booked the sunset tour for my boyfriends birthday!! This was honestly TOP things we have ever done in Miami and in general. Manny was an AMAZING tour guide and helped us to see so much beauty in nature and our surroundings, while out on the water. It was a perfect social distancing activity during the COVID-19 pandemic and we couldnt have been happier with our experience. IT WAS PERFECT!! So appreciative of Mannys passion and guidance on this day! Thank you IPADDLE! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Manny was great! We loved our experience there and are looking forward to going again and maybe making it all the way to the third island.
Amazing time!!! I highly recommend. Had a blast and will definitely be back!! Manny was super friendly and prepared my and my friends for our first time kayaking, told us where the island spots were with a map, and off we went. The prices are good, the location is nice! I saw dolphins 🐬 in the water which was awesome!! Took nice pictures and i’m excited to go back again!!! Five stars!!! 😊
Pre paid for kayaks. No one was at the location.
Awesome experience! I went at night and I can’t wait to do It again! The tour guide was cool
Best experience ever! By far. Best instructor so patient and thorough. A must do in Miami
We been here a few times now and to oleta. The place is small and we got hired so we tried another place with clear kayaks. That made us appreciate ipaddle more! They kayaks dont sinks and they dont talk fake nonsense trying to act like they know what they doing. Well be back soon to kayak with Manny. Peace!
BEWARE!!! Made a reservation online and was right away made aware of the Massive fish die off all over the news next to the Pelican Harbor Area, we requested a refund as the service was NOT used. Manny refused to refund us and was extremely rude and did not answer our call attempts. A VERY NASTY BUSINESS PRACTICE
We had the best time! Will totally book again! Manny was super easy to work with! I signed up for the annual pass you should too!
Very fun experience. Staff members make sure you are safe and prepared but at same time let you enjoy your time and experience for yourself.
2 hour minimum rental of kayak is such a manipulative marketing,It is not fair not to have the option of 1 hour kayak rental.
Had a great time there! Staff is very nice and professionnal. We were even lucky enough to see a dolphin during the kayak trip. I recommend it without hesitation!
Great experience, highly recommended for anyone who enjoys a beautiful encounter with nature and the entire team was extremely welcoming and informative for a beginner like myself and my boyfriend. Thank you Sean and Manny!
Was a very relaxing, chill experience. 10/10 would do again! Highly recommend!
Absolutely amazing experience! Manny was very friendly and welcoming, definitely will be coming back soon!!
Literally took us last minute !!! Came from sandiego and adventures out into an amazing experience ! Can’t wait to come again next year !
Couldn’t think of a better way to spend our last night in Miami with my family. We watched the sun go down and it was really special and beautiful!
I had never rented kayaks from anywhere or gone on a guided tour and this was an amazing experience! The guides were so nice to my group and I. I recommend them completely!
Thank you Manny for the best 2hrs. Paddling over to Pelican Island and watching the sunset was absolutely incredible. We got some amazing photos :-) I will definitely be back
One of the best things to do in Miami and iPaddle team does it very well. My friends & I will be coming here for every visit in the future!!