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Outdoor Adventures

When your campus sits on one of South Florida's most beautiful bays, it's only natural to get outside. Outdoor Adventure Recreation lets anyone explore the great outdoors, no matter what your skill level. Offering kayaking, paddle boarding, bike share rentals, off-campus excursions and more, Outdoor Adventure excursions are sure to fill your need for adventure.

On Campus Adventures

  • Kayaking

    Our expert staff will demonstrate to you the basics of sit-on-top kayaking and lead an group excursion into the Mangrove Trails of Oleta State Park, Biscayne Bay Sandbar or the tropical beach known as Sand Spur Island. 

    Dates and Times:

    (Session 1) 10 AM - 11:30 AM

    (Session 2) 12 PM - 1:30 PM

    FEB 4 / MAR 4 / APR 1 / MAY 6 / JUN 3 / JUL 1 / AUG 5 / SEP 2 / OCT 7

  • Night Kayaking

    Our expert staff will demonstrate to you the basics of sit-on-top kayaking and lead an night time excursion into the Mangrove Trails of Oleta State Park, also enjoy the open water feel of Biscayne bay under the star light. 

    Dates and Times:

    (Session 1) 7 PM - 9 PM

    FEB 9 / FEB 23 / MAR 9 / MAR 23 / APR 6 / APR 20 / MAY 11 / MAY 25 / JUN 8 / JUN 22 / JUL 6 / JUL 20 / AUG 10 / AUG 24 / SEP 7 / SEP 21  / OCT 12 / OCT 26

  • Paddle Boarding

    Come out and join us on a stand up paddle boarding journey, this is especially for the adventurous at heart, an up-and-coming water sport. Register now and make a splash in the bay and enjoy some fun in the South Florida sun. 

    Dates and Times:

    (Session 1) 10 AM - 11:30 AM

    (Session 2) 12 PM - 1:30 PM

    FEB 18 / MAR 18 / APR 15 / MAY 20 / JUN 17 / JUL 15 / AUG 19 / SEP 16 / OCT 21

Off Campus Adventures

  • Excursions

    March 18, 2017 - IPADDLE Miami (Kayaking Trip)

    April 15, 2017 - Kelly Fleet Deep-Sea Fishing (Fishing Trip)

    May 20, 2017 - Jet Boat Miami Speed Boat Tour (Speed Boat Trip)

    June 17, 2017 - Jet Boat Miami Banana Boat Ride (Inflatable Boat Trip)

    July 15, 2017 - South Florida Diving Headquarters Snorkeling (Snorkeling Trip)

    August 19, 2017 - SoSUP Key Biscayne Paddle Boating (Paddle Boarding Trip)

    September 16, 2017 - Nature Escapes Eco Tour (Canoe Trip)

    October 21, 2017 - Ninja Lounge (Obstacle Course)  

  • Private Group Excursions
    Biscayne Bay Wellness and Recreation offers private group excursions for FIU Clubs, Departments and the community looking for excitement out on the water. To reserve a private excursion, please scroll down to our e-form and fill in the blanks. Each participant must completely fill out a liability waiver form located at our Wellness and Recreation membership desk before the start of the tour. Our Paddle boards are not available for private group rental at this time. Please book you tour at least five days before your target event date. 
Bike Share Program
Kayaking & Paddle Boarding Recreation Tours & Off-Campus Recreation Excursions

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Contact

Wellness and Recreation - BBC
(WRC)
3000 NE 151 Street
WUC 160
North Miami, FL 33181

305-919-5678

bbcrec@fiu.edu

Hours 

Fitness Center

Monday-Thursday: 8 AM - 9 PM

Friday: 8 AM - 8 PM

Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM

Sunday: 10 AM - 3 PM

 

Aquatic Center

Monday-Friday: 12 PM - 7 PM

Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM