DELIVERING BONITA SPRINGS’ BEST PADDLING EXPERIENCE
We offer a wide variety of popular guided tours and rental options to ensure you can enjoy the best possible experience out on the water! We have a degreed Marine Scientist on staff (Cameron) who knows absolutely everything about anything you come across, and he has shared his knowledge with our entire staff to make this tour both interesting and informative.
Our family-friendly paddling routes are among the best in Southwest Florida and allow you to experience the mangroves trails and tunnels, Gulf of Mexico, the Estero Bay Preserve, and a beautiful beach that is quieter than most since it can only be accessed by watercraft. The beach normally has some of the best shelling around due to favorable currents, and our guides love to explain the different shell species and where they fit in local ecosystem.
We are open every day, weather permitting.
Dogs are welcome to join in the paddling adventures.
In Memory of and in the words of BRENT BENSMILLER
I’m Kurt Bensmilller, owner and operator of PN. My older brother Brent started PN in 2014 out of his love for being outdoors, especially to be out on the water, often fishing his many favorite spots around Big Hickory Island. His compassion for animals (his countless animal rescues), and kindness and respect toward all people quickly turned PN into a local favorite. In the worst day of my life my family lost my brother in a traffic accident in late 2021. In his memory and knowing his vision for PN I have done my utmost best to manage and grow the company in a way he would be proud of.
In Brent’s words:
“Soon after moving to Naples from Houston in 2008, I was spending the majority of my free time fishing and paddling the inshore waters and mangrove trails of Estero Bay.
Kayaking provided the perfect way to explore the less traveled waterways, while enjoying nature and catching fish that weren’t seeing lures everyday. After exploring the area I quickly realized what an amazing fishery and ecosystem Estero Bay had to offer and needless to say, I became hooked!
I’m an avid angler and paddler that would love to guide you through our beautiful area and teach you tactics to become a better fisherman!
Join Paddle Naples on a guided tour and let us show you the true beauty of Southwest Florida!”
– CAPTAIN BRENT, FOUNDER
Thank you very much for supporting our family owned business. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to call or email. Kurt.
