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Float through a compact mangrove cove and then explore a 1920s coastal estate on this paired paddle-board or kayak tour at Bonnet House. Learn about shrimping-era geology, see wading birds close-up, and finish with a self-guided visit to the museum and gardens.
Float through a compact mangrove cove and then explore a 1920s coastal estate on this paired paddle-board or kayak tour at Bonnet House. Learn about shrimping-era geology, see wading birds close-up, and finish with a self-guided visit to the museum and gardens.
The morning opens over a low saltwater cove where mangrove roots braid together and the Intracoastal pushes a slow, steady current toward the ocean. You step into a board or kayak at the Bartlett boathouse and feel the water's mild resistance — the mangroves seem to reach out, testing your balance while herons watch with measured curiosity.
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Operated by Sunrise Paddleboards LLC. · Fort Lauderdale, Florida
The morning opens over a low saltwater cove where mangrove roots braid together and the Intracoastal pushes a slow, steady current toward the ocean. You step into a board or kayak at the Bartlett boathouse and feel the water's mild resistance — the mangroves seem to reach out, testing your balance while herons watch with measured curiosity.
This tour pairs a guided paddle through the Bonnet House western cove with access to the 1920 Bonnet House Museum and Gardens. The grounds reflect early 20th-century Fort Lauderdale: coral rock foundations, tropical plantings introduced by Frederic Clay Bartlett, and a seashell museum that catalogs coastal life. Geologically, the area is a low-lying coastal lagoon where dredging in the 1920s reshaped original mangrove swamps into the shoreline seen today.
Expect flatwater paddling in a sheltered estuary—no big surf, but narrow channels and exposed roots that reward steady strokes. Wildlife is central: egrets, green herons, fiddler crabs and the occasional manatee inhabit the slough. The experience is equal parts natural history and hands-on navigation; guides introduce local ecology and point out architectural details on return to land.
Practicals: the paddle portion runs about 2 hours (paddle starts at 8:30am) and life jackets and paddles are provided. After your on-water tour, plan 60–90 minutes for a self-guided walk of the house, orchid room and shell museum—grounds open at 11am and close in the mid-afternoon. Bring reef-appropriate footwear, sun protection, a waterproof phone case for on-water photos, and water. Moderate fitness and basic paddling comfort are recommended; tides and weather can change conditions, so check forecasts and arrive prepared.
No formal experience is required, but you should be comfortable on a board or in a kayak and able to follow basic stroke and safety instructions from the guide.
Yes — personal flotation devices are provided and must be worn during the on-water portion of the tour.
Plan about 2 hours for the guided paddle and an additional 60–90 minutes to tour the Bonnet House museum, shell room, and gardens.
Children are allowed but must meet the provider's safety and age requirements; check booking questions for age bands and disclose any special requirements.
Sunrise Paddleboards LLC. operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The morning opens over a low saltwater cove where mangrove roots braid together and the Intracoastal pushes a slow, steady current toward the ocean. You step into a board or kayak at the Bartlett boathouse and feel the water's mild resistance — the mangroves seem to reach out, testing your balance while herons watch with measured curiosity.
The morning opens over a low saltwater cove where mangrove roots braid together and the Intracoastal pushes a slow, steady current toward the ocean. You step into a board or kayak at the Bartlett boathouse and feel the water's mild resistance — the mangroves seem to reach out, testing your balance while herons watch with measured curiosity.
This tour pairs a guided paddle through the Bonnet House western cove with access to the 1920 Bonnet House Museum and Gardens. The grounds reflect early 20th-century Fort Lauderdale: coral rock foundations, tropical plantings introduced by Frederic Clay Bartlett, and a seashell museum that catalogs coastal life. Geologically, the area is a low-lying coastal lagoon where dredging in the 1920s reshaped original mangrove swamps into the shoreline seen today.
Expect flatwater paddling in a sheltered estuary—no big surf, but narrow channels and exposed roots that reward steady strokes. Wildlife is central: egrets, green herons, fiddler crabs and the occasional manatee inhabit the slough. The experience is equal parts natural history and hands-on navigation; guides introduce local ecology and point out architectural details on return to land.
Practicals: the paddle portion runs about 2 hours (paddle starts at 8:30am) and life jackets and paddles are provided. After your on-water tour, plan 60–90 minutes for a self-guided walk of the house, orchid room and shell museum—grounds open at 11am and close in the mid-afternoon. Bring reef-appropriate footwear, sun protection, a waterproof phone case for on-water photos, and water. Moderate fitness and basic paddling comfort are recommended; tides and weather can change conditions, so check forecasts and arrive prepared.