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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)

A9382AXpamelas

Jan 2022

It was a great paddle. Raven was fun, informative and attentive. It was a bonus that she knew the birds which is an interest of mine. The weather was perfect.

Response from Host

Jan 2022

Thank you so much for your review!! We're so glad you were able to learn more about Shell Key while out on your paddle with Raven. We hope you'll join us again!

Tommydante96

Jan 2022

We had a great time! Our tour guide Alesia was super friendly, and very knowledgeable! Awesome to see the local ecosystem up close!

Response from Host

Jan 2022

Thank you so much for your 5-star review!! We're so glad you were able to experience how wonderful Shell Key preserve is. We really appreciate your kind words for our guide!!

Wanderer10281995

Jan 2022

My family had a great time kayaking to Shell Key with Alessia! We loved shelling and then kayaking through the mangroves. We enjoyed learning all about the wildlife along the way.

Response from Host

Jan 2022

We are so happy to hear that you and your family had such a fun time kayaking with Alessia!! We hope you got lots of great shells out at Shell Key. Hope to see you on another adventure soon!