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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)

Denise K

Jan 2022

What an excellent intro to Shell Key Preserve. Our guide, Jenna, did an amazing job pointing out wildlife and giving tidbits of info about birds, jellyfish, sea grass, etc. It's so beautiful and a great paddle. I'd definitely recommend the tour.

Response from Host

Jan 2022

Thank you for your kind review!! We are so glad you had such an amazing time paddling through the preserve and getting to see the wildlife. We appreciate your recommendation!!

Rickwonderful

Jan 2022

Our favorite part was the stop at the beach by the new cut thru the key. Jenna was such a great guide. She introduced us to the different types of plants and sea creatures. She kept our group under watch but allowed us to explore. The wind was up but she kept us protected by the mangroves as much as possible. Just a wonderful experience! Thanks Jenna!

Response from Host

Jan 2022

Thank you for sharing your experience with us!! We are so glad you loved the stop at Shell Key beach and were able to explore and see lots of wildlife. We appreciate your review!!

messjess236

Jan 2022

Incredible night kayak with Jenna!! My partner and I had never done a night paddle, and it was just incredible. Jenna was a wealth of knowledge, and we felt both save and brave under her care. She knew so much about the creatures, the area, and answered our many questions. She was one of a kind, and I hope she is as valued by other paddlers as she was by us. We have done tours and trips all over the world, and Jenna is among the best guides we have ever had. Thank you, Jenna — you were a part of one of the most memorable things experiences of our life!

Response from Host

Jan 2022

Thank you for your kind review!! We are very appreciative of your thoughtful words for Jenna and our kayak tour. We're so glad you enjoyed your trip and would love to have you back again one day!