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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)

SLHDee

Nov 2022

We got into the clear kayaks at 6:00 just as the sun was setting and set off to the mangrove islands. By the time we got there it was dark as could be. Paddled through the mangroves, turned off our lights and saw so many phosphorescent creatures/lights. Magical. As well as jellyfish, conch, crabs and bonnet sharks. A once in a lifetime experience with Alessia, our guide!

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you for joining us for a Glow tour! We're so happy that Alessia was able to show your group such a memorable aspect of Shell Key, and that you got to see so many species out in the water. We hope that you'll come back and see us again sometime!

J74CWjenniferl

Nov 2022

Jenna is an awesome guide! Excellent experience. We saw plenty of birds, were chased by cormorants, and the day was topped off with spotting a few dolphins. Would definitely go again!

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you for leaving us such a positive review! We're so thrilled to hear that Jenna was an awesome guide and that you were able to meet the cormorants that frequent Shell Key. We would love to paddle with you again someday!

huppfamily

Nov 2022

This was a fantastic experience. A great tour of the local area, it’s something you can’t do anywhere else. The nature was breathtaking, we had bird swimming next to and under our kayak and got to watch them eat their catch. Jenna our tour guide was great, very friendly and knowledgeable and definitely added to the experience! We went as a couple for date night, but this is a family friendly excursion. In fact, I thought several times about how my kids, age 5 and 9, would really enjoy this. If you bring smaller children just bring a life jacket, and be prepared to row more.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you so much for such a detailed five-star review! It's great to hear that you had such a great time in Shell Key and that Jenna was a friendly and knowledgeable guide. We hope that you'll paddle with us again soon!