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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)

lindamilks

Sep 2022

Ben was an amazing guide for our glass bottom kayaking event. He was humorous and full of information about the wildlife we saw along the way. The opportunity to visit Shell Island to look for shells was so much fun. Ben and Get Up & Go Kayaking was definitely a highlight of our trip.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thank you for joining us on a clear kayak adventure! It is wonderful to hear you had such an amazing time paddling with Ben, and searching for shells on the beach!! We are honored to be considered the highlight of your vacation, and we'll be sure to pass on your kind words to Ben!

N7935KVjuliam

Sep 2022

Chris led a great tour and was very informative and entertaining! We saw dolphins and multiple birds in our 2 hour tour. The mangrove tunnels were beautiful! Shell Island is aptly named. My 77 year old parents (fit) were able to paddle the whole trip fine. Chris was so helpful. A+++ would recommend to locals and tourists alike!

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thank you for leaving us such a wonderful review- we are so happy you and your parents were able to join us on a clear kayak adventure to Shell Key!! We really appreciate your recommendation, and we hope to see you again sometime soon!

Don301

Sep 2022

Jenna was amazing, the tour was so much better then I expected. We learned so much about birds, nature and and sea life and had a great time. Highly recommend.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thank you for joining us on a clear kayak adventure! We really appreciate your glowing recommendation, and are delighted to hear you were able to learn so much from Jenna along the way! We hope to paddle with you again sometime soon!