The salt water marshes that surround Jekyll Island provide good kayaking conditions. With opportunities to see birds and perhaps a dolphin or even a manatee. Several organizations on the island provide tours that include all your equipment and a guide that knows the area. On most days the waters are calm making it good conditions for both beginners and experienced kayak enthusiasts. Jekyll Sandpiper renters have two choices on the island: Tidelands Nature Center and Turtle Tides as tour options.
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Kayaking Tours Tideland Nature Center provides guided kayaking tours of the local marshes. Tours depart from the Jekyll boat ramp, which is located on the west side of the island near the nature center. Prior to departure, the tour guides fit participants with life jackets.
More information on Turtle Tides:
Experience Jekyll Island while paddling along the Atlantic Ocean on a rental or a Guided Tour on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway or the many Marsh creeks.
by Mike and Lara Morgan
