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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)

433thelmag

Dec 2021

Had an awesome experience and great tour guide Genna. She was very informative and learned a lot during the tour.

Response from Host

Dec 2021

Thank you for your kind review!! We are thrilled to hear that Jenna helped make your kayak tour so fun and that you were able to learn more about Shell Key. We hope you'll join us again soon!

andreamR925WX

Dec 2021

Nice area for kayaking. Our guide, Jenna, really made the trip worthwhile. She was knowledgeable about the wildlife and the mangroves, making the tour super interesting!

Response from Host

Dec 2021

Thank you so much for your review!! We really appreciate your thoughtful words about Jenna and are so glad you had such a wonderful time paddling through the mangroves. We hope you'll join us on another clear kayak adventure in the future!

xrayofsunshine

Dec 2021

Shell Key & Mangroves with our guide Alessia was a great adventure. Beautiful blue water, giant shells. Alessia showed up on alot of local wildlife, and was kind enough to snap some Keep sake photos for us. Can’t wait to go back!

Response from Host

Dec 2021

Thank you so much for joining us on a clear kayak adventure!! We are so thrilled that you and your group had such a wonderful experience with Alessia. We can't wait to have you back!!