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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)

Redcap22

Jan 2022

Excellent guide alessia, very helpful and attentive. Would highly recommend this trip. Saw dolphins and other wildlife.

Response from Host

Jan 2022

Thank you for your 5-star review!! We are so glad you had such a wonderful time on your tour with Alessia and were even able to see some dolphins. We appreciate your recommendation!!

kristincJ8269KA

Jan 2022

This tour was amazing! Our family loved it and it was super kid friendly, even for our 4 year old. Alessia really went the extra mile with our kiddo and let her hold a starfish and showed her all the other wildlife we found. She was very knowledgeable and we felt that this tour was a super unique experience. We will be back to do it again!

Response from Host

Jan 2022

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us!! We're so glad you and your family has such an amazing experience on the tour through Shell Key with Alessia. We can't wait to have you back!

Jessica_L

Jan 2022

Awesome tour! Chris was the best guide. He was so friendly and knowledgeable about local wildlife and Shell Key Preserve. I had a great time and would definitely book this tour again.

Response from Host

Jan 2022

We are so happy to know you had such a wonderful time on the water with Chris!! We're thrilled you were able to learn about the wildlife and history of Shell Key along the way. Can't wait to have you back!!