Glass Bottom Rentals is the only clear kayak provider between Tampa and Key West, based in Boca Grande, Florida, launching from the Boca Grande Fishing Pier seven days a week. Founded in 2017 by Massachusetts natives Aaron and Katie Koher, who moved to Florida in 2006 and quickly realized it was home, the business was built around living the Florida lifestyle and “selling fun in the sun.”
The clear waters of Boca Grande and Placida offer some of the clearest water in Southwest Florida, home to countless species of fish, turtles, dolphins, and manatees. The launch cove offers calm, shallow water for an easy paddle, with direct access to the popular Boca Grande Sandbar and nearby islands. Every clear kayak is made from polycarbonate — the same material as bulletproof glass — genuinely safe as well as fun, with USCG-approved life vests included on every rental. Beyond clear kayaks, the business now also offers Kaku Kayaks, standard SUPs, and canoes, great for fishing or exploring.
Guided Tour options include Eco Tours, Snorkel Tours, Shelling Tours, Fishing Tours, and LED Sunset Night Tours.
Guest reviews are consistently glowing, with reviewers describing owner Aaron personally confirming reservations, staff member Michelle providing helpful landmarks like the historic Boca Grande trestles (old railway tracks once the only way on and off the island), and dolphin and shorebird sightings throughout a memorable 2-hour paddle — including praise from an 11-year-old first-time kayaker.
For families and adventurers near Boca Grande, Florida looking for a genuinely unique, one-of-a-kind clear kayak experience, Glass Bottom Rentals offers a well-reviewed, distinctive operation with owners Aaron and Katie Koher.
