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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)

twinturbo911

Dec 2021

Our Tour guide Chris was phenomenal. Everyone in the family time including 6 year old. Some were first time kayakers but Chris was was kind and patient and made it inclusive throughout the excursion. Would live to try the glow tour next time. I would definitely recommend this to anyone planning a trip here and looking for something fun to do and create nice memories.

Response from Host

Jan 2022

Thank you so much for your kind review!! We are so happy to hear that you and your family had such a wonderful time kayaking through Shell Key with Chris. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon!

Julianne W

Dec 2021

Perfect 2-hour kayak tour through the mangroves to Shell Island. Our guide Chris was wonderful. Knowledgeable, super friendly, and made the first time kayakers feel like pros. The clear kayaks were a plus and I would highly recommend. Thank you Chris for a great morning tour!

Response from Host

Jan 2022

Thank you for your 5-star review!! We are so glad you had such a fun morning paddling through the preserve with Chris. We hope to see you again soon!

gregorysd

Dec 2021

We had an awesome time! Chris was our guide, he was super friendly, and knowledgeable about all the marine life we kayaked passed. Including the horse conch snail (size of a football) which he picked out of the water to show us. Only thing to note, we didn’t get to kayak through the mangroves because of the low water level. So he recommends calling ahead of time to inquire the best time to do so. Other than that, would highly recommend.

Response from Host

Jan 2022

Wow, we are so glad you had such an amazing time on the water with Chris!! We hope you'll join us on another adventure in the future to paddle through the mangroves when the tide is higher. Thank you for your recommendation!