About Up a Creek Kayak Tours - Naples, FL
Up a Creek Kayak Tours was established in 2010 by Susan Cone. Susan's background included a degree in environmental science and she is a certified master naturalist and biologist. Up a Creek used to give kayak tours all over naples but we simplified things and enjoy launching our mangrove tunnels kayak tours at the Isles of Capri Paddlecraft Park. Susan is no longer with us, but wenow have half a dozen kayak tour guides with different experties and education on the area. Every kayak tour is sure to be a valuable learning experience. Come see why our customers come back again and again to join us on our award-winning kayak tours! Or just check out our TripAdvisor or Google reviews!
Richard - Owner
Richard was getting a little bored in Oklahoma and felt it was time to come out of retirement and own a kayak company. Richard worked for Up a Creek for several years as a helper on large corporate tours. He's now the owner of the entire company! Let richard and his family show you a wonderful time in the mangrove tunnels of Naples and Marco Island today!
Richard was getting a little bored in Oklahoma and felt it was time to come out of retirement and own a kayak company. Richard worked for Up a Creek for several years as a helper on large corporate tours. He's now the owner of the entire company! Let richard and his family show you a wonderful time in the mangrove tunnels of Naples and Marco Island today!
RJ - Tour Guide
RJ worked for Up a Creek in 2022 as a kayak rental agent, primarily working from Caxambas Park on Marco Island. The hurricane ended that gig in 2022 and RJ packed up to move back to Oklahoma. He's back now in 2025 and wears the proud title of manager of Up a Creek Kayak Tours! RJ is thrilled to have nature as his office. Let him show you a great time today!
RJ worked for Up a Creek in 2022 as a kayak rental agent, primarily working from Caxambas Park on Marco Island. The hurricane ended that gig in 2022 and RJ packed up to move back to Oklahoma. He's back now in 2025 and wears the proud title of manager of Up a Creek Kayak Tours! RJ is thrilled to have nature as his office. Let him show you a great time today!
Lewis - Master Captain & Naturalist
Captain Lewis has been giving kayak tours in the area for a decade. Lewis is a moose hunter, fly flsherman, boat captain, pilot and logger from northern Maine. His incredible knowledge of our flora and fauna will blow you away. When Lewis isn't out kayaking in the mangroves, you can find him at Stan's bar in Goodland having a good time. Let Captain Lewis show you the funny side of nature.
Captain Lewis has been giving kayak tours in the area for a decade. Lewis is a moose hunter, fly flsherman, boat captain, pilot and logger from northern Maine. His incredible knowledge of our flora and fauna will blow you away. When Lewis isn't out kayaking in the mangroves, you can find him at Stan's bar in Goodland having a good time. Let Captain Lewis show you the funny side of nature.
Chandler - Pilot and Naturalist
Chandler felt it was time to be more down to earth and landed here in Naples and decided to give kayak tours. Chandler's background includes being a commercial pilot and he is currently going to school to become a private jet pilot. Chandler is from Tahlequah, Oklahoma and is part Apache Indian. Chandler loves throwing out cheesey dad jokes on kayak tours and wowing people with his knowledge of the mangroves.
Chandler felt it was time to be more down to earth and landed here in Naples and decided to give kayak tours. Chandler's background includes being a commercial pilot and he is currently going to school to become a private jet pilot. Chandler is from Tahlequah, Oklahoma and is part Apache Indian. Chandler loves throwing out cheesey dad jokes on kayak tours and wowing people with his knowledge of the mangroves.
Glenn - Previous Owner
Glenn acquired Up a Creek Kayak Tours in late 2017 from Susan Cone when she retired. Glenn ran Up a Creek Kayak Tours from 2017 until he decided to pass the torch to Richard, RJ and Chandler in 2025. You can expect the same great service and professionalism from them. Book your mangrove tunnels kayak tour today and see the real Naples & Marco Island!
Glenn acquired Up a Creek Kayak Tours in late 2017 from Susan Cone when she retired. Glenn ran Up a Creek Kayak Tours from 2017 until he decided to pass the torch to Richard, RJ and Chandler in 2025. You can expect the same great service and professionalism from them. Book your mangrove tunnels kayak tour today and see the real Naples & Marco Island!
Kayak Rentals in Naples and Marco Island.
We deliver kayaks and paddleboards
to your home, condo or any kayaking park on Marco Island / South Naples!
We have the nicest equipment in Marco Island and Naples! Check out our kayak
rentals page and let us know where you would like to have a kayak or
paddleboard delivered today! All kayak rentals include FREE delivery
and pickup. Life vests, rope and map are included. We even pay the launch
fees and parking at the kayaking parks.
Our Kayak Tour Staff is Here to Help!
Our staff is commited to your safety.
Before every kayak tour and rental we'll be sure to cover the basics of
paddling. We know that this isn't the olympics, so we won't spend too much
time talking about it - especially if you're an experienced paddler. Just
know that our team is always nearby on the water during the kayak
tours and if you need any assistance, we are here to help!
The BEST Kayak Tour in Naples, Florida!
As our biologist and naturalist guides
lead you through the beautiful mangrove tunnels of Marco Island and Naples,
we'll be pointing out wildlife and teaching you about everything we see.
Our hands-on approach always pleases our customers. Conch shells, sea stars,
batfish and more can be found periodically on our kayak tours! During each
tour, our photographers will be taking complimentary HD photographs of you
and your party. These photos are available to download just several hours
after the tour ends for FREE! Unlike our competitors, we don't ruin
the photos with company logos and watermarks. We are the only kayak
tour company in southwest Florida to offer this amazing service.
Be sure to read more about our kayak tours.
Book a kayak tour today!
