Previously only for the Rich and Royal. Now, Princess Place makes for an Epic Adventure.

Rates

Bring Your Own Kayak - $30
Tandem Kayak - $60/seat
Single Kayak - $70

About

Old Florida’s Hottest Vacation Destination

High Society and Royals from all over the world found respite at Cherokee Grove. Today, known as Princess Place Preserve. The grounds are manicured much as it was in the 1890’s.

An adventure with an estate fit for a princess as the backdrop. There are a handful of float plans you may take. Each with their own unique stories.

Tour in, around, and through this 1500 acre preserve embracing and restoring the precious wetlands. Cruise by the Adirondack-style hunting lodge on the shores of the Matanzas River. Built by Henry Cutter using local materials—pink coquina, cedar trunks, and cabbage palm trunks. He also built Florida’s first in-ground pool, fed by an artesian spring.

GeoTheme

Defending against sea level rise. In one afternoon go from 150 feet of sea above our heads to the nearby beach falling 300 miles out to the east. Princess Place kayak tours go back in geologic time from the birth of DNA through the current 5000 year long global warming period. Geologic Core samples tell a wild tale of climate change. Environmental impacts are seen in the estuaries first. Encounter how they are our best defense from global warming.

A GeoWarrior asks; “Are the changes we are seeing something that has happened before?” The answer is yes! And you can see the phenomenon still in motion right before your eyes. Are the fears of global warming a chicken little cry? GeoWarrior’s never try to change someones mind, that’s impossible. But we can guide our guests to achieve new perspective. The Earth warms and it cools. Like we Inhale and Exhale. Like the seasons turn. From Night to Day. How we view things depends on what scale and position in space-time we are perched.

What to Bring

Drinking water, sunscreen, bug spray, waterproof camera/phone, with a bunch of friends and family. Tipping your guide is encouraged. Cash is best.

What to Wear

Shoes that will stay on your feet, a hat, quick dry clothing, sunglasses. Long sleeve UV guard and pants are recommended on mid-day and longer trips.