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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)

blackiMarc-ello09

Oct 2022

Very experienced and caring tour guide. Pre-arrangements and local boarding and further handling very professional.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thank you for your 5-star review! We are pleased to hear you had such a great experience, and that it was a smooth experience from the get-go!

Tepic423

Oct 2022

Definitely recommend! We saw and heard dolphins several times, many different types of birds, some saw manatees, and truly enjoyed our first ever kayak ride. Paddling through the mangroves was so peaceful. The water was clear and I was able to collect some really pretty shells on Shell Island. Thank you Chris! He was helpful, has a wealth of knowledge on the wildlife and a true love for the beauty of the area.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thank you for your glowing review!! We are thrilled to hear you got to see so much wildlife on your very first kayak ride, and that you enjoyed paddling through the mangroves!! We will surely pass on your kind words to Chris, and we hope to see you soon!

Samuel_C

Oct 2022

I had such a blast doing the Clear Kayak Tour with Chris as our Guide! He was funny and informative. We stopped at shell beach and put shells we found on a mangrove tree for our wishes to come true. We also kayaked through tunnels of trees which was pretty cool! There were aquatic birds following us through the whole tour. 10/10 experience!!!

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thank you for joining us on a clear kayak adventure! We are thrilled to hear you had a blast exploring Shell Key with Chris, and even got to make a wish on the shell tree!! Thank you for your 10/10 rating, and we hope to see you soon!