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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

Sat 17 May

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Starting at $89.00

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Sat 17 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)

Dreamer08912535379

Mar 2025

We had an absolutely amazing time on the Clear Kayak Tour of Shell Key Preserve! The experience was incredible from start to finish. The clear kayaks gave us a unique, up-close view of the beautiful waters and marine life below. Our tour guide Lyss was fantastic—so knowledgeable about the area’s wildlife and ecosystem. It made the whole tour feel both educational and enjoyable. One of the highlights of the tour was when we found sand dollars on shell key island—such a special and exciting moment for our family!

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thank you for joining us on a clear kayak adventure! We are happy to hear you had such an amazing time exploring Shell Key Preserve with Alessia and that her love and knowledge for the local wildlife made your experience that much better! We hope to see you again soon!

ANJC2007

Mar 2025

Had an amazing time on the water with Chris! So key to have been out there on the 730am your ass the light and temp were perfect. Already looking forward to going back out next year when we are in the area. Top notch!

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thank you for joining us on a clear kayak adventure! We are happy to hear you had an amazing time on the water with Chris! We hope to see you again soon!

Lindaoz2014

Mar 2025

We had so much fun! This was our second time doing this tour and we wanted to take our family there when they came in to visit. Less was an amazing guide, very sweet and knowledgeable. She found some really cool sea creatures and also pointed out different birds including a more rare species. We also went through the mangroves . We would highly recommend this tour! We ate lunch at Billy’s Crab restaurant right in parking lot before hand and we would also highly recommend making this part of your trip.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thank you for joining us on a clear kayak adventure! We are happy to hear about your experience with Alessia, we will be sure to pass on your kind words! We really appreciate your recommendation and we hope to see you again soon!