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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)

Spencer J

Nov 2022

Fun and easy little adventure! Saw dolphins, cormorants, osprey and other birds. Ben was our guide and he was super nice and knowledgeable about the animals and environment

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you for joining us on a clear kayak adventure! We're so happy to hear that Ben was nice and knowledgeable and that you were able to see so much of the wildlife in Shell Key on your tour. We hope to see you again!

TL25

Nov 2022

Chris did a fantastic job as our guide. Very knowledgeable and passionate about teaching others about the preserve. We got to see many birds but unfortunately no dolphins or Manatees due to low tide. My suggestion is to call the company first before you book to check the tide levels. Avoid low tide. We missed going into the mangroves because of low tide. All and all, and fun and easy trip.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you for your 5-star review! We are pleased to hear you had a fantastic time exploring Shell Key with Chris- we are so lucky to have such passionate guides!! We hope you'll join us for a high tide tour sometime in the future!

buytaerts

Nov 2022

We had a w deregulated time exploring and learning about the reserve. Our guide Jada was wonderful, knowledgeable & excited. Loved her!

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you for joining us on clear kayak adventure! We are happy to hear you had such a great time exploring the preserve with Jada! We hope to see you sometime soon!