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Clear Kayak Tour of Shell Key Preserve and Tampa Bay Area

Clear Kayak Tour of Shell Key Preserve and Tampa Bay Area

Overview

Adventure through Shell Key Preserve in your 100% clear kayak! See crystal-clear water, diverse marine life, and the underwater world below your clear kayak.

You’ll paddle along mangroves, enjoy white sand beaches and sandbars, and explore a secluded beach. If the tide is high, your guide will lead the way through a hidden mangrove tunnel. Shell Key Preserve is located in Tierra Verde, FL near St. Pete Beach in the Tampa Bay area.

Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins, manatees, pelicans, crabs, and more while enjoying the preserve’s picturesque mangroves, beaches, and sandbars. Be on the lookout for a manatee or the beautiful pink Roseate Spoonbills in the summer months. White Pelicans call the sandbars of Shell Key Preserve their home during the winter months! Throughout the year, dolphins frolic in the crystal-clear waters and cormorants love to swim alongside your kayak. Chances are that you’ll see a variety of wildlife, but sightings are random and not guaranteed.

City: St Petersburg

Wed 25 Dec

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Starting at $73.00

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Wed 25 Dec

Starting at $73.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Equipment including tandem kayaks, paddles, seats, and dry bags

Safety equipment including lifejackets and whistles

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
For your safety, we have a weight limit of 250 lbs per guest, and a combined limit of 425 lbs for two people in a tandem kayak
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (1000)

Meander232180

Nov 2022

Allesia was a wonderful tour guide. She always tried (and succeeded) to find wild life and we all felt like we learned something new. Great time!!!

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you for the five stars! It's great to hear that Alessia was a wonderful guide and was able to find some wildlife to show you out in Shell Key. We hope to paddle with you again someday!

Carol Ann G

Nov 2022

Alessia was an awesome guide with a lot of information to share about wildlife and ecology of mangroves. She went out of her way to make everyone comfortable.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you for leaving us such a positive review! We're thrilled to hear that Alessia made everyone comfortable on the tour and was able to share plenty of information about the area. We hope to see you again sometime for another adventure!

slparent

Nov 2022

Ben was knowledgable about the area and the birds. He was very personable. My favorite parts of the trip were the stop at the beach and kayaking through the mangroves.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you for joining us on a clear kayak adventure!! We are happy to hear you had a great time exploring Shell Key Island and paddling through the mangroves with Ben! We hope you'll join us on the water sometime soon!