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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

Fri 16 May

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Starting at $89.00

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Fri 16 May

Starting at $89.00

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
We require one adult per each child under age 12.
We require two adults per each child 3 years old and under.
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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (1000)

lapal1

Mar 2025

Our guide, Ben, was great! Really knows his marine life-birds, fish, shells, etc. We even saw dolphins cruising around! Thanks for a fun day!

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thank you for joining us on a clear kayak adventure! We are happy to hear you had such a great time learning about the local wildlife with Ben! We hope to see you again soon!

902zackaryh

Mar 2025

Jenna was great! We went out on to the island, through the mangroves, and we were visited by dolphins. Jenna pointed out each animal we passed and gave us lots of good info as we went along.

O3136WLseanh

Mar 2025

Les did a great job of guiding us through this tour. She is extremely knowledgeable on all of the ecosystems and wildlife we saw! She was an absolute Gem with our kids and is probably the best guide we have ever had at shell Key!

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thank you for joining us on a clear kayak adventure! We are happy to hear your family had such a fantastic time exploring Shell Key Preserve with Alessia, we will be sure to pass on your kind words! We hope to see you again soon!