3hr Clear Kayak Tour of Mangroves, Marine Life and Iguanas
Description
Go beyond the mangroves on this 3-hour clear kayak adventure. Paddle through crystal-clear waters spotting turtles, baby sharks, and stingrays, then step ashore at Iguana Island to meet the endangered Rock Iguanas up close. A perfect mix of paddling, wildlife, and discovery in Turks & Caicos
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Embark on an unforgettable extended kayak adventure through the vibrant mangrove ecosystem, where you'll have even more time to explore, discover, and connect with nature. This extended tour gives you a greater chance to spot the incredible wildlife that thrives in this unique habitat. As you paddle through the serene waters of the mangrove forest, keep your eyes peeled for: Graceful Sea Turtles, Colorful Queen Conch , Mesmerizing Jellyfish, Juvenile Sharks, Diverse Birdlife. As an added bonus, you’ll make a stop at a tranquil beach where you can relax and encounter the Rock Iguanas, basking in the sun and adding a special touch to your adventure. With more time on the water, this extended tour offers you the best chance to experience the full beauty and wonder of the mangrove ecosystem—and all the incredible wildlife that lives here.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(25)
Romeo and Dom did an excellent job guiding us! We saw so much wildlife!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you had a great time on our 3-Hour Clear Kayak Tour in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Romeo and Dom. They love sharing the beauty of our mangrove ecosystem with guests, and we’re so glad they helped make your adventure both enjoyable and memorable. There’s nothing quite like exploring the crystal-clear waters by clear kayak while spotting marine life, birds, and the famous iguanas in their natural habitat. Every tour offers something unique, and we’re happy you were able to experience so much wildlife during your visit. Thank you for choosing Clear Wave Tours. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable Clear Kayak Tour or one of our other adventures the next time you’re in Turks and Caicos. Warm regards, the Clear Wave Tours Team
So awesome getting to see the turtles and sharks!!!
Thank you so much for the great review! Seeing sea turtles and sharks in their natural habitat is always such an exciting part of our 3-hour clear kayak tour in Turks and Caicos. We are so happy you had an awesome time exploring with Clear Wave TCI. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to have you back for another adventure on the water!
Ted was an outstanding guide; the BEST! He is very knowledgable and made a very interesting trip a really fun and educational experience.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re happy to hear Ted made your experience fun, educational, and memorable. He truly enjoys sharing his knowledge of the mangroves, marine life, and beautiful waters of Turks and Caicos with our guests. We’re glad you enjoyed your Clear Wave TCI adventure, and we hope to welcome you back again for another clear kayak tour in Providenciales!
Absolutely worth every penny!!! Our guide, Ted, was so knowledgeable. We learned so much on this adventure. We did the 3 hour tour and the advantage to this is a smaller group. It was us and one other couple. It was the most wonderful experience and we got to see so much wildlife! I love sea turtles and we saw at least 20!
Thank you so much for this amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear your 3-hour Clear Wave TCI adventure was worth every penny. Ted will be so happy to know he made the tour fun, educational, and memorable. Our clear kayak tour in Turks and Caicos is all about giving guests a close-up view of the mangroves, marine life, sea turtles, and the natural beauty of Providenciales. Seeing that many sea turtles is always a special experience, and we’re so glad you got to enjoy it with a smaller group. Thank you again for choosing Clear Wave TCI — we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable eco adventure in Turks and Caicos!
Such an amazing experience, Ted was the best guide we could’ve asked for. Saw lots of sharks, turtles, and fish! Got to hold a jelly fish and a real conch.
Thank you for the amazing review! We’re so glad you had such a memorable experience and got to see so much marine life. Getting to safely hold a jellyfish and a real conch is definitely a special highlight! Ted will be thrilled to hear your kind words, we’ll be sure to pass them along. We truly appreciate you choosing us and hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
It was a rough start. The 11am booking did not depart until 12:30pm. I think it was because there were not enough kayaks for the number of booked guests. Sam was great as a guide. 5 stars if we did not burn 1.5 hours of dead time.
Thank you for your feedback—we truly appreciate you sharing your experience. We sincerely apologize for the delayed departure. That’s not the standard we aim for, and we understand how valuable your time is while visiting Turks and Caicos. Occasionally, factors like last-minute adjustments or conditions can affect timing, but we’re actively improving our scheduling and equipment coordination to avoid situations like this going forward. We’re glad to hear Sam took great care of you once the tour got going and that you enjoyed the experience on the water. Your feedback helps us improve, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with the full 5-star clear kayak experience at Mangrove Cay next time.
Had a lovely tour with Sam in the mangroves. There were only 3 people in the group so we were able to navigate the mangroves easily and we saw lots of turtles. Clear Wave Tours usually takes a maximum of 10 people, which is much smaller than other tours we saw (they had a lot of congestion as they tried to follow their group). As you exit the mangroves and kayak a little farther to a small beach where there are iguanas (not the 'official' iguana island that is located further across the bay), there were so many sea turtles! Really enjoyed this relaxing morning.
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re glad you enjoyed the clear kayak tour through the mangroves with Sam and got to see so many turtles—that’s always a highlight at Mangrove Cay. Keeping our groups smaller is something we focus on so guests can move easily and enjoy a more relaxed experience compared to larger, congested tours. That area near the beach is definitely a special spot for wildlife, and we’re happy you got to experience it. Thanks again for choosing Clear Wave Tours in Turks and Caicos—we hope to have you back on the water again soon!
So fun! Got to see lots of turtles. The guides were great. Fun experience!
Thank you for the great review! We’re glad you had a fun time on the clear kayak tour and got to see lots of turtles out in the mangroves at Mangrove Cay. Our team will appreciate the kind words. Thanks for choosing Clear Wave in Turks and Caicos—we hope to have you back again soon!
Romeo was a great tour guide. I was a little concerned about the paddle across the channel with the high winds today but it turned out to be fine. Romeo took good care of us and explained things clearly. Saw some turtles and a lemon shark. It was a good time. Would recommend and do again on our next trip.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re glad to hear that, despite the windy conditions, you felt comfortable and well taken care of throughout the tour. Romeo will be thrilled to know his guidance and clear instructions made a difference in your experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation and would love to have you join us again on your next trip!
The tour operator cancelled this tour because they did not have the minimum number of people required. They offered the 2 hour tour of the mangroves, but not the iguana island. We accepted and I'm sorry we did. First, their jet ski, which was supposed to get us across to the mangroves, would not go in reverse. They then told us we would have to travel by ourselves to the mangroves, but that was impossible as the waves kept pushing us back. We had to wait over a half hour for them to borrow another jet ski to take us across. Second, when getting into the clear kayak, the seating was minimal - think stadium seating when you sit in bleachers. They were attached to the sides of the clear kayak. The back of my seating was adjusted twice and again by my husband, but it never held, so I was paddling leaning backwards. I found out later that the webbing that attached my husband's seating broke from the kayak, so he had no support at all. Third, we told them we were inexperienced kayakers right at the beginning, but apparently that didn't matter, because during the tour the rest of the group (who must have been experienced), were pretty far ahead of us. The tour guide didn't keep an eye out for us. Fourth, the tour guide told us not to put our hands in the water or touch any animals we come across so as not to disturb them. However, at one point he got out of the kayak and using his paddle, kept swirling it around a sand shark so we could all see it. I liked seeing it, but it didn't seem like something you should do. Also, other groups were in the mangroves and they were standing in the mangroves. Don't go on their tours, especially if you've never kayaked before. Apparently they don't take care of their equipment.
Thank you for your review. We’d like to respectfully clarify a few important points, as some details shared are not accurate. Our guide was not separated from the group—he remained at the back ensuring everyone stayed together. At one point, a guest chose to stop to observe a turtle, while the guide clearly instructed the group to continue so the tour could proceed safely and on time. Additionally, no member of our team entered the water or used a paddle to interact with or disturb a shark. This is not part of our practices. It is very possible this behavior was observed from another tour operator in the area. We have clear, strict instructions given at the start of every tour that guests and guides are not to touch, chase, or disturb wildlife, and we actively remind guests of this throughout the experience. We strive to operate responsibly, follow environmental guidelines, and ensure guest safety at all times. We also did our best to accommodate you by adjusting the tour and issuing a refund difference when the original itinerary changed. We appreciate feedback, but we also believe it’s important that reviews accurately reflect what occurred. We wish you well and thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.
