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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

Thu 26 Dec

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Starting at $73.00

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Thu 26 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)

Kim R

Nov 2022

Jenna was an excellent guide ! I would recommend this to anyone! Lots of cool wild life and information shared , great shelling

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you for your 5-star review! We are delighted to hear you had a great time shelling on the beach and learned so much along the way! We appreciate your recommendation, and hope to see you soon!

LisaG_NJ

Oct 2022

Jenna was a great guide for this kayak tour! She explained all of the birds we saw, along with explaining the marine life in the water. She also explained the preserve and provided interesting facts about the area; definitely full of knowledge. It was a fun afternoon.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you for joining us on a clear kayak adventure! We are thrilled to hear you learned so much about the local wildlife along the way with your guide, Jenna! We hope to see you sometime soon!

kdharvey70

Oct 2022

Jada was an excellent guide. The tour was very well paced as well. Loved all of the information Jada gave us. Saw so much wildlife and dolphins! Highly recommend for beginners to experts.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thank you for your recommendation, and for the five stars! It's fantastic to hear that Jada was an excellent guide and that you spotted some dolphins while out in the preserve. We hope to paddle with you again in the future!