Canoes and kayaks are available from the Flamingo Marina for half day, full day or overnight rentals. Since the Marina sits on both Florida Bay and the Backcountry, you have an option of which area you would like to explore. For a nominal fee, Flamingo Lodge can transport your canoe to Noble Hammock Trail, Hell's Bay Trail, West Lake Trail and Bear Lake Trail. Canoes are available at Nine Mile Pond, arrangements must be made at the Flamingo Marina. Kayaks are available to take out only from the Flamingo Marina.
Rentals are subject to weather conditions.
Most canoes hold 2 to 3 people, some accommodate one person and others up to 5. Most kayaks hold 2 people, some accommodate 1 person. Each skiff is 19 feet long with a 76 inch beam and features 25 horsepower outboard engines, a center console with controls and a full instrument cluster. Rentals are on a half day or full day basis, which include taxes and fuel. Each skiff accommodates up to 4 people.