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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)

Murbike

Jan 2022

Great time. We live in St Pete, and decided to take advantage of some of the local attractions, and chose this one. Totally enjoyable tour, with our guide @Jenna. Very knowledgable and engaging. She knew what she was talking about, and did a GREAT job. Highly recommend if you're in our area. NOTE - you are in a kayak/canoe, and are at the mercy of the wind and the tides. There's no motor.

Response from Host

Jan 2022

We're so glad you were able to join us on one of our Shell Key tours!! We're thrilled you had such a fun time paddling through Shell Key with Jenna. Hope to have you back!!

alwellnitz

Jan 2022

We had a great experience on our kayak tour to Shell Key with our guide Amber! Would highly recommend this adventure if you're looking for something to do in the area. We saw lots of jelly fish, some Dolphins, and other sea creatures. We stopped by Billy's afterwards which had good food!

Response from Host

Jan 2022

Thank you so much for sharing with us!! We're so happy you were able to see dolphins on your tour with Amber and had such a fun time. We hope you'll come back soon!

shaleew22

Jan 2022

Great time! Our guide was amazing with showing us all kinds of sea life we found along our tour. :-)

Response from Host

Jan 2022

Thank you for your review!! We're so happy to know you had such a great time kayaking through Shell Key and were able to see so much wildlife. We hope you'll join us again!