Nauticalescape

NAUTICAL ESCAPES specializes in guided kayaking, canoeing, and hiking eco tours tailored to novice as well advanced paddlers both in Jacksonville, Florida and Buenos Aires, Argentina. Originally created in Jacksonville, Florida in 1990, it pioneered beginner kayaking in the Northeast Florida area as well as in Argentina. In 1999, it expanded its operations to the Parana River Delta Islands, in the outskirts of Buenos Aires. Its main philosophy is to provide the general public regardless of age or gender with a fun, easy, safe, and healthy way to interact with our natural habitat via friendly non-motorized watercraft. Our ultimate goal is to bridge the wide gap that exists between Mankind and Mother Nature by raising awareness on the benefits of preserving our delicate eco systems that we ultimately rely on for our survival.

Our American territory spans from the subtropical oceans and inland waterways of North Florida to the lush Buenos Aires Delta in South America. Our scope of operations includes boat rentals, eco-tours, instruction and sales of kayaks, canoes, sailboats, and pedal boats from our bases in Jacksonville, Florida and Buenos Aires, Argentina.

OPERATING SEASON: USA (Mid February through mid December)
Argentina (Year Round)

KAYAKING TOURS IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA

Guided Kayak/Canoe/Dolphin Eco Tours Join us for the ultimate paddling adventure! After a short orientation/introduction on land you board our user-friendly canoes or kayaks for a complete immersion into one of the most important costal estuarine marine habitats on the East Coast. During this eco friendly excursion you will paddle along a protected cove of the St. John's River and briefly paddle into a meandering marsh creek teaming with wildlife. Expect to see dolphins, pelicans, fish eagles, egrets, herons, king fishers, shrimp skipping across the water, and much, much more... The Nature Tour/Historical Paddle includes a brief stop at Fort Caroline; the very place where the French tried to lay claim to the Florida Peninsula before it was fully conquered by the Spaniards. Along the way our expert guide will show you where most of the life in our blue planet is spawn; Mother Natures very own uterus (wetlands).

Fee $40/person (includes all gear and a snack) for adults; children 12 & under pay $25

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OR if you prefer to venture out on your own, we'll rent you a canoe or kayak and supply you with life jackets, paddles and a topographical map with suggested routes and creeks that you may explore (contingent upon favorable weather and marine conditions of course)!

BOAT RENTALS

4 HOURS ALL DAY

Single Kayaks

$35

$45

Double Kayaks

$45

$60

Triple Kayaks

$55

$70

Quad Kayaks

$65

$90

Canoes

$55

$70

2 Person Pedal boat

$45

$60

4 Person Pedal boat

$65

$90

KAYAKING TOURS IN BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA

Kayaking the Tigre Delta Isles / Beach Stop.

This fun and beginner friendly tour combines paddling through semi urban & exotic jungle like creeks and rivers and a stop at the most unique river beach resort in the whole Parana River Delta. This tour departs from the Port town of Tigre, strategically located at a mere 20 miles from the bustling metropolis of Buenos Aires.

The COST is $ 30 per person and includes kayak, safety gear, bilingual guide, and all the fun or solace you seek!

Availability: Wednesday through Sunday @ 9:30 & 14:30

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