{"id":3004,"date":"2024-02-27T16:03:12","date_gmt":"2024-02-27T21:03:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mote.org\/?page_id=3004"},"modified":"2025-12-29T10:50:01","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T15:50:01","slug":"sarasota-moonlit-kayak-tour","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mote.org\/education\/programs\/sarasota-moonlit-kayak-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"Moonlit Kayak Tours (Sarasota)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Kayak Tours<\/h2>\n<p>Join our trained educators on a variety of kayak tours for an opportunity to explore Sarasota Bay. All equipment is provided, and each paddle begins with basic kayaking instruction. Mote offers a variety of morning, moonlit, and even private, on-demand paddles to enjoy year-round.<\/p>\n<p>Please see your confirmation email for additional details including designated check-in time and location for your paddle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Registration:<\/strong>\u00a0Required at least 48 hours before the program begins. Programs are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, and are subject to change or cancellation based on weather conditions. Please review our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1yghhfqW5_CXcRlJBZFHZSzWH1qtN84jVZ6cArvtzeHE\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cancellation Policy<\/a>\u00a0before booking. Click the button below for available dates and to register.<br \/>\n<strong>Availability:<\/strong>\u00a0Dates are listed, see registration link for exact times; check-in time is 15 minutes before each scheduled kayak tour<br \/>\n<strong>Questions:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:educate@mote.org?subject=Mote%20Kayaking%20Programs\">educate@mote.org<\/a>, 941-388-4441 ext 351<br \/>\n<strong>Please note:<\/strong>\u00a0Our public paddles run from September to May, and typically fill at least 2 months in advance so please plan accordingly. When you click on the registration button below, only available paddles will show. If a paddle is at capacity, you&#8217;ll be given an opportunity to add yourself to a Wait List. Should an opening come about, we will be in contact. Paddles will not run if minimum participant numbers are not met.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mote.org\/education\/what-to-wear-and-bring-to-field-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out what to bring and what to wear<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Moonlit Paddle<\/h3>\n<p>Kayaking doesn\u2019t get much cooler than this. Take a break from the sun and join us for an evening paddle as we explore Florida\u2019s coastal waters at dusk. Discover the animals that bring Sarasota Bay to life at night while taking a relaxing paddle on the moonlit water. Moonlit Paddles are offered from <strong>September to May<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ages:<\/strong>\u00a0Adults only, 18 years and older<br \/>\n<strong>Fee:\u00a0<\/strong>$40.50 for members, $45.00 for non-members<br \/>\n<strong>Time:\u00a0<\/strong>Varies depending on sunset times (check-in is 15 minutes prior to times listed in registration, see confirmation email for details)<br \/>\n<strong>Dates:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0px;\">\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\">Friday, <strong>March 13th<\/strong> (7:00-8:30pm)<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Saturday, <strong>March 14th<\/strong> (7:00-8:30pm)<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\">Sunday, <strong>April 12th<\/strong> (7:15-8:45pm)<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Sunday, <strong>April 13th<\/strong> (7:30-9:00pm)<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\">Tuesday, <strong>May 12th<\/strong> (7:30-9:00pm)<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0px;\">Wednesday, <strong>May 13th<\/strong> (7:30-9:00pm)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/ticketing.mote.org\/events\/cfb92778-0e8e-b4b2-f0a1-ae82448f8976\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Private Kayak Tours Available<\/h3>\n<p>Don&#8217;t see a date that works? Want to plan a family gathering or small office outing on the water? Request a Private Paddle and we will do our best to schedule\u00a0an on-demand kayaking excursion for you. You must have at least 4 participants, but no more than 10. We recommend making your request at least 14 days in advance. See request form for more details including age restrictions.\u00a0<strong>Note:\u00a0<\/strong>From June through August, only private Morning Paddles (7:30 &#8211; 9:00 a.m.) may be requested.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfD6L26ovPThKfWTL-rS6EM3bMXN9MpoxWQchJp8za1VHhVvg\/viewform?usp=sf_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">REQUEST A PRIVATE PADDLE<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kayak Tours Join our trained educators on a variety of kayak tours for an opportunity to explore Sarasota Bay. 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