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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

Sun 29 Dec

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Starting at $73.00

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Sun 29 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)

93lindseyk

Oct 2022

Chris was a great instructor! We really enjoyed this experience and would do it again if we had the chance! Chris was also super knowledgeable, approachable and just overall a wonderful tour guide!! Thank you again Chris!!!!

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thank you for your 5-star review! We are happy to hear you had such a great time with Chris, and that he was such a wonderful guide! We would love to paddle with you again sometime soon too!

Z6081IZmichelled

Oct 2022

Fantastic morning! Ben did a great job pointing out wildlife and explaining behavior patterns. Loved the mangrove tunnel. He had so much patience for my crazy family. Loved our experience and would totally do it again!!

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thank you for joining us on a clear kayak adventure! We're so happy that your family loved the mangrove tunnel, and that Ben was able to highlight some of the unique wildlife that calls Shell Key home. We hope that you will visit us again sometime!

Darin T

Oct 2022

Alessia was great! She was very knowledgeable about the wildlife and environment. Great to see someone passionate about what they do!

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thank you for your 5-star review! We are pleased to hear you had a great paddle with Alessia, and that her passion for the environment made the experience all the better!