Sunrise Paddleboards, LLC.

We went paddle boarding out to a reef to snorkel. Jenna was absolutely fantastic in teaching us first-​timers how to stand up and work with our equipment.
The water was cloudy (it was August) and just as we were about to end, we realized we were surrounded by a pool of large jellyfish! Everyone got stung but Jenna was an expert in keeping everything under control.
Even though it wasn’t an ideal experience and what we see on a tour is out of their control, the company was great in giving the best experience possible!

Nice place for paddleboarding! Friendly Staff, good gear and the canal is clean and nice! Will definitely return…

I’ve paddleboarded a few times before but am not an expert by any measure. Of the tours I’ve taken, this was certainly the best. Our instructor/​tour guide/​photographer Jenna was awesome! She clearly knew her stuff and was very good at communicating instructions to the newbies in the group as well as with those of us who had been out on a board before.
The day couldn’t have been easier. We didn’t book a tour in advance, but that is probably advisable. We walked in, signed our waivers, got out boards and some water then spent 2 hours paddling around the canals.
There’s a moonlight tour during full moons and a snorkel tour on Tuesday mornings which I definitely plan to check out in the future.

What a great shop! The staff were super friendly and helpful and professional. We had such a great time. It’s awesome that you can paddle right from the shop. Can’t wait to go back.

Made a reservation for a Saturday to celebrate a birthday. Danny hooked us up and put us in the water. As first timers we were standing shortly after getting on the boards – no formal lessons just a lot of direction from Danny. Excellent place to try out this activity because the water in the canals is easy which allows you to work on your standing technique. We booked two hours and let me tell you it was certainly a work out – keep in mind the further you paddle out means you will have to paddle back so consider that as you paddle away. It was a great experience and we are hooked. As mentioned in previous posts you will sign a waiver and leave you CC. The staff will size you up for a paddle and board. All this is very convenient and doesn’t take much time at all. They also put folks in kayaks and we chatted with kayakers and other paddleboarders as we made our way through the canal so it was a very supportive and friendly environment. Give it a try – you will be hooked too!

Friendly, helpful and fun staff!!! Go enjoy the water and nature with these people!!!

I had bookmarked this spot months ago-​and so glad we finally got around to doing it. SO many people rave about this place, and it’s obvious why.
Made a reservation for 2 pm on a Saturday and we walked right in and the guy was expecting us. It’s awesome to me when the owners/​employees do that because it means that you really appreciate ALL your customers’ business. It took about 5 minutes to sign the standard «we aren’t responsible if you crack your skull and die/​you owe us money if you crack our boards» waiver. Then we got sized up for paddles and boards and pushed off the dock into the Intercoastal. I do recommend wearing some sunglasses and sunblock, you won’t get anywhere near the ocean so don’t necessarily worry about them falling off.
They do attach a life vest to the boards for you, but it’s up to you whether you want to use it or not. We didn’t get lessons with our 2 hour rental (but they certainly offer lessons) and didn’t use the life vests the whole time. I jumped off the board a few times but can tread fine-​but your mileage may vary. I’m certain the waiver says something in there about this too. 2 hours is a LONG time-​trust me my shoulders were getting sore by the time we were coming back. But it was a perfect amount of time like the guy said to get up the Intercoastal to Galleria and then back. We got lucky weather wise in that it wasn’t scalding hot or super sunny, and wasn’t raining. I feel like you would lose track of time after an hour on your own.
They have kayaks available for rent last time I checked as well, and the shop itself is the coolest little surf shack. The giant mural on the wall is amazing-​and then inside if you need to buy some surf wax, go for it. By the time we got back, there were plenty of people ready to go and checking back in was super smooth and easy as well. No third degree «inspecting» the boards like a hawk.
I would LOVE to do the paddle yoga classes here-​but they only offer it on Friday mornings which is kind of inconvenient. I also think the Sunrise (ha!) and moon paddles would be super cool. There are so many specialty rides here which is why I think this place is so niche and has gotten to be super popular. I also think that it’s great to mention that even though they have been advertising on Groupon and the like at certain times, they will honor the same price for you even if you don’t purchase the actual vouchers. This is actually beneficial for you (you get the discount) and them (they don’t have to pay Groupon the merchant fee). This is what they did for us and they have definitely earned a repeat customer.

Originally I wrote a glowing review of this place. We went back today for an all day rental. When we made the reservations we made sure to ask if we could get off the water to eat while we had the boards. They said it was fine. We asked again when we got there to to put the boards in the water, again it was okay. When we came to bring the boards back in for lunch it was a problem for the guy that led our tour last time. Keep in mind, we very generously tipped the guy last time. Anyway we go to walk to the cars and he insists on being childish and comes out the door to tell us to have a great day, knowing we’re coming back. So rude, unnecessary and just petty. I totally understand all the unprofessional reviews this place has. Such a shame that we had a great time and were repeat customers only for it to be ruined by a bad attitude.

The employees were very nice and helpful. I did not have a reservation for two separate kayaks and asked if there was a possibility we could use 2 singles rather than 1 double. They were very nice and checked to see if any were available. I wish there were mangroves but in this part of Florida they are not abundant, it was overall very nice. I would recommend buying 2 hours so you can take your time to explore. When we got back, there was a lady who was very sweet and was asking how our time was. I had a groupon, and it’s also a great deal.

Nice guys, fit us in last minute on a holiday weekend. Gave us newbies some basic instructions and sent us on our way. Great place to rent a board and drop right in the canal. Lots of great scenery but no manatees this time… maybe next time.

We got to the location on time for our reservation and the guys were great with checking us in and giving us a few quick pointers before sending us on our way. My friend and I had a lot of fun going through the intercoastal and back to Sunrise Paddleboards location. We purchased one of the phone protectors from them that worked great and have used it since as well. We were able to take pics of each other and the surroundings and tell what time it was so we weren’t late getting back. The hour sure was up quick and I wish we had longer. We will be doing this again when we are back in Fort Lauderdale.

The staff here is incredible. We arrived for our full moon paddle, and the place was very busy. They had everything well organized, so before long we were out on the water and paddling away. Kent, Jay, and Brian led a great tour and made sure everyone was comfortable and enjoying themselves. Best part about this place is that you drop into the water right behind the shop, but they also deliver boards to the beach! They even do snorkel reef tours on the boards! We’ll be back. Often.

Amazing staff and clean new boards! This is always my go to place for renting paddle boards. They also have kayak rentals. The paddle board tours are small groups and led by a patient and nice instructor. It’s great for first timers. For the more experienced, they do board rentals by hour and they help you load and unload. The carbon fiber paddles are measured to your arm length. The boards are in good shape and there’s plenty to choose from. The guys who run the shop aren’t always available to pick up the phone if you call in cause they’re working with customers or out on a guided tour, just try again later. The full moon paddle nights are awesome! Definitely must try at least once. They have 5 – 6 instructors out and there’s a group of 30 – 35 people that paddle out together with the instructors. Everyone gets glow Sticks and lights. You’re also allowed to bring your own coolers with your choice of beverage. Great way to spend time with your friends or meet new people.

I booked an Eco-​tour with Sunrise Paddleboards after calling a few different places. They had the best customer service and were the most accommodating. The excursion itself was a lot of fun, and I would definitely recommend it.
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Awesome service! Great location! Love the full moon paddle board nights, and it is very affordable! Can’t wait to try the SUP yoga! And the Black Friday sale looks exciting too!

The first day I went out on a board, it started thundering and lightning within the first half hour. Even still, our instructor, Jared, was able to all 7 of us first timers to standup. Once back at the store, they rebooked us for any upcoming «lesson and tour» that fit each of our schedules.
When I went back for my lesson, I was the only person to have signed up. Even still, Jared took me out and we did a complete tour. Jared gave me some extra pointers and tips to help my skills progress. I’m looking forward to my next SUP outing with this business.

We went there on Saturday, August 16^th, Kent our instructor was awesome and so helpful, there was a family there and their little girl was crying and didn’t want to do it she was heading back hysterical, Kent came paddling back to help her and calm her down… He was so patient and empathic to her… Will definitely send people there!!!
Rori

Had an awesome time with my ladies on a getaway weekend! We all got the living social deal for the Venice tour and called only 4 days in advance but they were able to accommodate us. The girl on the phone was super nice & answered my many questions.
Our guide was John and he was awesomely chill and reassuring and attentive. We had a great time and are now all hoping to find a way to do it back home.
Great workout and activity for pretty much anyone. Do it!

While on a girls’ getaway weekend in Ft. Lauderdale, we decided to do something other than just sun ourselves on the beach all day and drink margaritas (although there was plenty of that before and after!). We booked a Groupon deal for a 2 hour lesson and tour through Sunrise, and were SO happy that we did! It was a really great time.
The group we went with was small (the 4 of us, one couple, and another group of 3 friends). We got all set up at the store and headed down to the entry point on the Intercoastal (we all walked, and an employee drove the equipment over).
Our guide (John, I think) was funny and attentive to us newbies. We got a great workout, saw some gorgeous homes, and overall really enjoyed ourselves (and — although I was positive I would topple into the water — I stayed upright the entire time — wahoo!). This is a great activity to do when in Ft. Lauderdale and a great company to do it through.

We had a great time!
We had a groupon so it was a fantastic price.
EVERY SINGLE STAFF PERSON IS SUPER NICE! Now that’s a plus!
The shop is in Beach Place so they will drive you to the intercoastal and let you on your way.
All the boards look brand new and are so fun to take out.
I would definitely do it again!