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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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $73.00

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Tue 24 Dec

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)

18kayleenm

Dec 2021

We had an amazing time on the kayaking trip and it was all thanks to our wonderful guide Raven! She even found us some sand dollars!

Response from Host

Dec 2021

Thank you so much for your 5-star review!! We're so glad you had such a fun time on your kayak adventure with Raven and even found some sand dollars along the way. We hope to see you again soon!!

preekrishna

Dec 2021

Chris was our tour guide and we had an amazing experience. Our group of novice kayakers including my 8 and 12 year old thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Chris as patient and very informative. I loved that it was a small group of 8 people and the clear kayaks made the experience that much better. My 12 year old son said “this is better than Minecraft!”- that is the ultimate compliment.

Response from Host

Dec 2021

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us!! We are so glad you and your family had such an awesome, even better than Minecraft experience on the water with Chris! We hope you'll join us on another adventure soon!

jamig568

Dec 2021

Jenna, our guide, was amazing! She was super nice, insanely knowledgeable and taught us so much. We had a great time and can’t wait to do this again.

Response from Host

Dec 2021

We really appreciate your review!! We are thrilled to hear that Jenna helped make your experience so fun and that you were able to learn more about the preserve. We can't wait to have you back!!