About us
Ever wondered why our customers return year-after-year to go kayaking with us? It could be the cheesy dad jokes our guides tell during our mangrove tunnels kayak tour or perhaps it was the amount of knowledge we shared about the environment we paddled in with you. Either way, you are bound to have a educational, safe and fun time with us! Our tour guide staff and photographers come highly recommended by all the major hotels and local businesses on Marco Island and Naples. Our 1000+ 5 star reviews on our Google and TripAdvisor will back that up. Whether you rent a kayak and go exploring on the sand bars on Marco Island or take a guided kayak tour with our biologist and naturalist tour guides... we have you covered. Read more about us below and get on the fun tour today!
Glenn - Founder & Owner
Former Profession: Exotic Car Part Manufacturer
Glenn founded Paddle Marco in 2015 and acquired Kayak Marco and Up a Creek Kayak tours in 2017. Glenn is a local on Marco Island and has been visiting since the mid 1980's. Glenn wrote the popular Goodnight Marco Island book! Let Glenn show you a great time with your kayak tour or rental on Marco Island.
Former Profession: Exotic Car Part Manufacturer
Glenn founded Paddle Marco in 2015 and acquired Kayak Marco and Up a Creek Kayak tours in 2017. Glenn is a local on Marco Island and has been visiting since the mid 1980's. Glenn wrote the popular Goodnight Marco Island book! Let Glenn show you a great time with your kayak tour or rental on Marco Island.
Richard - Manager
Former Profession: Pharmacy Owner
Richard felt that nature was the best medicine after owning his own pharmacy for many years. Richard's business experience and people skills ensure that all of our customers will have a satisfying experience on and off the water. Whether you're booking our famous mangrove tunnels kayak tour or just want to rent a kayak and go out on your own, we have you covered!
Former Profession: Pharmacy Owner
Richard felt that nature was the best medicine after owning his own pharmacy for many years. Richard's business experience and people skills ensure that all of our customers will have a satisfying experience on and off the water. Whether you're booking our famous mangrove tunnels kayak tour or just want to rent a kayak and go out on your own, we have you covered!
RJ - Manager & Tour Guide
Former Profession: Medical Store Manager
RJ joined Kayak Marco in 2022 and worked at Caxambas Park doing kayak rentals. Hurricane Ian hit and the park closed and that sent RJ back to Oklahoma. Fast forward to 2025 and RJ is back in Florida and now helps run Kayak Marco and its sister companies! RJ's friendly personality and professional manner will leave you with nice memories of your kayak tour or rental.
Former Profession: Medical Store Manager
RJ joined Kayak Marco in 2022 and worked at Caxambas Park doing kayak rentals. Hurricane Ian hit and the park closed and that sent RJ back to Oklahoma. Fast forward to 2025 and RJ is back in Florida and now helps run Kayak Marco and its sister companies! RJ's friendly personality and professional manner will leave you with nice memories of your kayak tour or rental.
Chandler - Assistant Manager &
Tour Guide
Former Profession: Pilot
Chandler landed here in SWFL in 2021. COVID shut down his chances at becoming a commercial pilot back then, so he took a liking to giving kayak tours and became a bit more down to earth. Chandler is from the great state of Oklahoma. His dad jokes are on par and you'll enjoy learning everything about the mangroves with him on a kayak tour.
Former Profession: Pilot
Chandler landed here in SWFL in 2021. COVID shut down his chances at becoming a commercial pilot back then, so he took a liking to giving kayak tours and became a bit more down to earth. Chandler is from the great state of Oklahoma. His dad jokes are on par and you'll enjoy learning everything about the mangroves with him on a kayak tour.
Lewis - Tour Guide & Master Captain
Former Profession: Moose Hunting Guide, Logger.
Lewis has been giving kayak tours in southwest Florida since 2015 and he's been with our company over a decade. Lewis is a master naturalist, master boat captain, pilot, logger, moose hunting guide and fly fisherman. Lewis's knowledge and sense of humor keeps our customers coming back. When Lewis isn't kayaking in the mangroves, you can find him having a good time at Stan's Idle Hour in Goodland. Let Captain Lewis show you the humorous side of nature!
Former Profession: Moose Hunting Guide, Logger.
Lewis has been giving kayak tours in southwest Florida since 2015 and he's been with our company over a decade. Lewis is a master naturalist, master boat captain, pilot, logger, moose hunting guide and fly fisherman. Lewis's knowledge and sense of humor keeps our customers coming back. When Lewis isn't kayaking in the mangroves, you can find him having a good time at Stan's Idle Hour in Goodland. Let Captain Lewis show you the humorous side of nature!
Sir Touch - Tour Guide & Photographer
Former Profession: Hospitality & Entertainer
Sir Touch (Real Name "Sertac") is from the country of Turkey! He's been living on Marco Island since 2012 and really has a knack for finding critters and wowing customers on kayak tours. His knowledge is unmatched and he's been with our company for almost a decade! Let his charm and personality create lasting memories on a kayak tour today.
Former Profession: Hospitality & Entertainer
Sir Touch (Real Name "Sertac") is from the country of Turkey! He's been living on Marco Island since 2012 and really has a knack for finding critters and wowing customers on kayak tours. His knowledge is unmatched and he's been with our company for almost a decade! Let his charm and personality create lasting memories on a kayak tour today.
The Biggest Kayak Rental Fleet on Marco Island.
When you're on vacation, the last thing
you want to do is carry a kayak around or strap it on to your rental car.
Let us handle the heavy lifting! Our kayak rentals
include FREE DELIVERY to all homes, condos and parks in Marco Island
and the Isles of Capri in Naples. Our friendly staff will help you put the
kayak in the water and will be happy to answer any questions. We have the
nicest equipment in the area and the best customer service!
Friendly Kayak Tour Guides & Rental Staff.
Come see why all local hotels, resorts
and fortune 500 companies choose us for all of their kayak tour and rentals.
Our staff recognizes the importance of making sure you have a safe and enjoyable
experience on the water. Before each kayak tour
or kayak rental, we'll be happy to give
you instructions on paddling and if you need any assistance during the tour,
the guides are always nearby to help. We'll even whip out the tow rope if
needed!
Don't Get Stuck on an Average Kayak Tour.
As we kayak through beautiful mazes
of mangrove tunnels, our tour guides will be pointing out wildlife and teaching
you about the estuary that we are paddling in. Our guides will also be taking
high definition photographs of you and your family. All of these HD photos
can be downloaded several hours after the tour, free of charge! Unlike
our competitors, your photos won't be ruined by watermarks or company logos.
We are the only company in southwest Florida to offer this! Learn more about
our kayak tours and book today!
