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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)

emmacJ9548AJ

Dec 2021

Our guide Jenna was great! Super knowledgeable and helpful! It was a great experience! We didn’t get to see the mangroves though because it was low tide.

Response from Host

Dec 2021

Thank you so much for your 5-star review!! We really appreciate your thoughtful words about our guide. We're so glad you enjoyed your kayak adventure through Shell Key!!

cdflan

Dec 2021

Our guide, Chris, was super knowledgeable and provided great commentary throughout the trip. The highlight was encountering a dolphin feeding on the flats so that you could see his maneuvering and I had never seen a dolphin swim so fast as he tossed up fish.

Response from Host

Dec 2021

Wow, we are so glad you were able to see a dolphin up close on your tour!! It sounds like you had a wonderful time paddling through the preserve with Chris. We hope to see you again!

cbarr097

Dec 2021

Alessia was an amazing tour guide! Knowledgable about the environment and marine life, I highly recommend her for future tours. Thank you for the fun and wonderful experience.

Response from Host

Dec 2021

Thank you for your 5-star review!! We are so happy to hear how Alessia helped make your tour so wonderful. We appreciate your recommendation and kind words!!