Kayak Jacks Paddle Sports Kayak & SUP rentals. Servicing Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key and Robinson preserve

We come to Anna Maria Island every year and love to kayak and paddleboard. We tried the clear kayak company last year at Robinson preserve and unfortunately we were very disappointed that you couldn't see anything through the kayaks due to the water being brackish and dark. The clear kayaks were also very uncomfortable honestly it was miserable and a huge waste of money. This year we decided to go with the local guys at Kayaks Jacks and man what a difference!! The kayaks were all sit on top very clean and comfortable great seats lots of back support. They only do private tours so we weren't grouped with a bunch of strangers like the other company just our family. Kody was a huge help getting us launched and helping us up and out of the kayaks after our guided tour. Our tour Guide Randy was fantastic 👏 Randy was a Ranger at Robinson preserve for many years prior and he knew his stuff. He was so good with our small children as well as very patient and funny. He had a vast knowledge of the ecosystem, was able to answer all our questions, and was great explaining things to the kids. With Kayak Jacks we felt like we got the true local expirenence and not some gimmick clear kayak tour. I would definitely recommend these guys thanks again to the Kayak Jacks team we will be back next year.

My husband and I went out on Robinson Preserve for the self guided kayaking this past Sunday. We were met by Cody who gave us the lay of the land. He made sure that we not only knew the route (laminated map was provided) and the water conditions, but also some of the key features that we could visit. He gave us landmarks to look for to find our way around and even made sure that we knew where to find the restrooms. Our trip was amazing. It was so beautiful and peaceful. I am going again tomorrow!