Quick Details
Meeting Location: Nine Mile Pond
Duration: 2 hours
Age Requirement: 12 years and older to paddle, participants ages 5-11 are welcome to join as a middle passenger in the canoe. There must be at least one adult in the canoe with a minor.
Important Information:
- This program presents a great opportunity to safely explore the Everglades with an experienced Naturalist as you share a canoe with members of your own party.
- We will NOT paddle the Nine Mile Pond Canoe trail during this program.
- Please make sure to read all the information found below.
Adult Paddler
Price per Person. Ages 12+. Must book in pairs
$ 45
Child
Ages 5-11, one (1) child per canoe
$ 20
Learn to Canoe in the Everglades!
Join our beginner-friendly canoeing adventure at Nine Mile Pond, perfect for those new to paddling! Led by expert naturalists, this two-hour guided program introduces the basics of canoeing with hands-on instruction on land before you practice on the water. Paddle through sawgrass prairies and mangrove habitats while learning about the unique Everglades ecosystem. This is a beginner-focused experience, so we will not be paddling the Nine Mile Pond Canoe Trail.
Program Details
📍 Meeting Location: Nine Mile Pond (25 miles from the Homestead entrance of Everglades National Park, approx. 35-minute drive)
🛶 What to Expect:
✅ Beginner-friendly instruction – no prior experience needed!
✅ Small group experience – max 8 participants (4 two-person canoes)
✅ Children 5-11 can join by sitting in the middle of a canoe (must be accompanied by an adult; second paddler must be 12+)
✅ Advance reservations required – please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in
🚻 No restrooms on-site (facilities available at other park locations)
Come learn, paddle, and gain confidence in this fun, educational experience exploring the Everglades from the water!