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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

Thu 31 Oct

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Starting at $73.00

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Thu 31 Oct

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)

932nastassian

Dec 2021

I had an amazing adventure today with Chris guiding throughout the trip! The atmosphere was very welcoming and he was knowledgeable to tell us more in details about natural environment and habitat. I love nature and I was happy to learn more about it. He was very respectful and whole adventure was in relax and fun vibe! I would not wish any better experience! And we saw the 🐬🐬🐬😜Def would love to do more trips with Chris! Nastassia

Response from Host

Jan 2022

Thank you for sharing your experience with us!! We’re so glad you were able to learn more about the preserve and even see some dolphins on your tour with Chris. We hope to have you back!!

JazzyFo

Dec 2021

Our tour was great! Jenna was an amazing tour guide and even had a bandaid for us! She knew so much about the marine life and was patient with us (ages 13 - 74) . Saw slug, jellyfish, horseshoe crab and dolphins! We love it! Book this tour!

Response from Host

Dec 2021

Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled to hear that Jenna was amazing and that you saw so much wildlife! We hope that you can paddle with us again soon!

Francisco V

Dec 2021

I did this tour with my Dad (age 72) and two sons (ages 11 and 15) and everyone had an awesome time. We were all first-timers but had no issues whatsoever. Chris, our guide, was excellent — he was extremely knowledgeable, super friendly and very enthusiastic — clearly someone who appreciates the kayaking as well as all the incredible natural beauty of the area. All four of us would highly recommend this to anyone and would very much recommend Chris! Thank you!!

Response from Host

Dec 2021

Thank you so much for your review! We love having families join us out on the water and we are so glad to hear that Chris was excellent. Thank you so much for your recommendation, and we hope that you can join us again for another clear kayak adventure!