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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)

alicelQ1416GT

Dec 2022

Chris was a great tour guide and was super informational about the wildlife that we encountered! He was also very patient with everyone so even the newest kayaker would feel comfortable and not worry about falling behind. Great experience overall.

Response from Host

Dec 2022

Thank you for such a kind and glowing review! It's wonderful to hear that Chris was able to share his knowledge with the group while making sure everyone felt comfortable while out on the water. We hope to paddle with you again one day!

karengR5326JO

Dec 2022

This is a moderately active level experience. I loved being on the water and up close with nature. The guide, CHRIS, shared all of his knowledge with us and kept the pace perfectly suited to the group. I recommend this tour to anyone who wants to create a great memory of kayaking on the water in a glass kayak! I will do this again when the chance comes up.

Response from Host

Dec 2022

Wow! We're honored by your detailed review and recommendation! It's great to hear that Chris was able to keep the pace of the tour at a comfortable level while sharing his knowledge of Shell Key. We can't wait to see you again for another adventure when you get the chance!

azq5002

Nov 2022

The tour was so beautiful and fun. We were the only ones on the water and we stopped at 2 private islands that we had to ourselves. There was so much wildlife, we even had two bottlenose dolphins swimming around us and the clear kayak made it perfect to see them when they swam under us. Jada was the best tour guide and she was so knowledgeable about all the animals and plants we saw.

Response from Host

Dec 2022

Wow! Thank you for such a positive review! We're glad to hear that your time out in Shell Key was beautiful and that Jada was able to share her knowledge while you were exploring. We hope to paddle with you again someday soon!