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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

Fri 01 Nov

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Starting at $73.00

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Fri 01 Nov

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)

TripTC3

Oct 2022

We had a great experience kayaking at Shell Key Preserve. My sister and her kids visited me in FL just right after the hurricane Ian hit. And our guide Chris is very nice and also very knowledgeable, he answered all the questions we asked and all of us learned a lot about the nature, too. We had a great time!

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thank you for joining us on a clear kayak adventure!! We are pleased to hear you and your family had such a great time kayaking in the preserve with Chris, and that he was able to answer all of your questions! We hope you'll join us again sometime soon!

Bestplacestotravel

Oct 2022

The cormorants were the best! Chris was our tour guide and he was so informative and fun! This tour was the highlight of my trip! It is truly a priceless experience.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thank you for your 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear your excursion to Shell Key was the highlight of your trip!! We hope you'll join us next time you're in town!

Ryan K

Oct 2022

Incredible experience! Our tour guide Jada was wonderful and very knowledgeable. We saw dolphins almost immediately leaving the dock. Highly recommend!

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thank you for your 5-star review!! It's always great when your kayak excursion kicks off with dolphins!! We are happy to hear you had an incredible time with Jada, and we hope you'll join us for another clear kayak adventure!