Paddleboard Orlando offers canoe, kayak, and paddleboard rentals, guided tours, and group experiences at eco-friendly Wekiva Island in Longwood, Florida, voted #1 Paddle Provider in Orlando. Recently acquired by Wekiva Island (Ned’s business having always felt like part of the family), the company now focuses entirely on the Wekiva River — one of just eight federally designated Wild and Scenic rivers in the entire country.
Founder and river ambassador Ned brings genuine energy and expertise to every tour, creating safe, unforgettable experiences for beginners, couples, families, and nature lovers alike. Unlike other launch points on the river, Paddleboard Orlando offers a full destination experience — premium amenities, expert guides, high-quality equipment, and scenic riverside seating, food, and drinks at Wekiva Island itself.
Rentals include two- or three-seater canoes, solo or tandem kayaks, and paddleboards, available for a full day or half-day afternoon rate (most guests enjoy a 2-3 hour paddle). Rentals are first-come, first-served (arrive early on weekends/holidays); Group Tours require advance online reservation and include a quick refresher lesson, so no prior experience is needed. Corporate Events are also available.
Guest reviews are extraordinarily numerous and genuinely glowing, with virtually every reviewer specifically naming and praising “Uncle Ned” for his passion, patience, and infectious enthusiasm — turning first-time paddlers into confident ones within minutes. Wildlife sightings are a consistent highlight, with alligators, turtles, otters, and herons commonly spotted along the crystal-clear spring-fed water, followed by a stop at the on-site Without A Paddle Cafe.
Hours run Sunday-Thursday 8am-7pm and Friday-Saturday 8am-11pm.
For families, couples, and nature lovers near Orlando/Longwood, Florida looking for a genuinely magical paddleboard, kayak, or canoe experience on one of the country’s rare Wild and Scenic rivers, Paddleboard Orlando offers an outstanding, deeply beloved operation with Ned at Wekiva Island.
