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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)

BillM812

Jan 2022

Our family had an excellent time paddling on the clear kayaks to Shell Key Preserve! Our guide Alessia was very knowledgeable and passionate about the wildlife in the preserve. She took time to teach us about the mangroves and showed us snails, horseshoe crabs and upside-down jelly fish. Alessia was very patient and made time to take pictures of us on the beach and in the mangroves. Our 10 year old twins had a wonderful experience and we came back with smiles on our faces, sand on our toes, shells in our pockets, fun facts in our minds and memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you!

Response from Host

Jan 2022

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us!! We are so happy to know that Alessia made your tour so special and that you were able to see so much amazing wildlife. We would love to have you back on another adventure one day!

A2737WYamandaw

Jan 2022

We did the Sunset and Glow tour. It was a trip scheduled for my in-laws 50th wedding anniversary. We had a wonderful time. Alessia is super knowledgeable and very patient. She would pause during our tour and give us great information about the area and the shells we found. When we were at Shell Key Island, she found a special shell that came with a story for everyone in our party. We would definitely recommend this tour. We had age ranges from 73 down to 15. Alessia also took pictures with her phone and later sent them to us. It was nice to not have to take ours.

Response from Host

Jan 2022

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us!! We are so thrilled that you were able to join us for a kayak adventure on your 50th anniversary. We really appreciate your recommendation and kind review!

Donna B

Jan 2022

We had a great 2 hour + tour! Alessia, our guide was excellent! She gave us clear instructions at the beginning, including a paddling technique that made the trip less taxing on our arms. She took lots of pictures along the way and then sent us photos and a travel video later in the evening on her own time! It was a wonderful way to spend an afternoon !

Response from Host

Jan 2022

Thank you for your great review!! We are so glad you had such a great time kayaking through the preserve and that you were able to get some great photos along the way. We hope to see you again soon!