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Guided Kayak Tour of Beautiful Shell Key Preserve

Overview
The most popular kayak tour in Tampa Bay explores both the wonderful waters & beautiful beaches of Shell Key Preserve.

We'll meet everyone at the launch, do introductions, give waterproof bags,& get everyone prepped for kayaking. No experience needed as we'll give everyone a paddling overview! We use primarily double kayaks for ease+comfort.
(Your booking time is the planned arrival time. Average water depth 2 feet)

After that we'll get launched into Shell Key Preserve! The Preserve is a beautiful shallow environment with tons of wildlife & a very interesting ecosystem which we'll discuss plus the history of the Preserve!

From the shallow seagrass flats to the large mangrove islands to the pristine beaches of Shell Key itself we'll try and cover it all! Including traveling through some mangrove tunnels (with friendly tides, primarily Mar-Oct)
We'll also look for+talk about some of our incredible wildlife in the Preserve including dolphins, manatees, & other fish & birds!
City: St Petersburg
Mon 02 Jun
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You can choose the date already on the booking website
Starting at $48.00
Mon 02 Jun
Starting at $48.00
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What's Included
Sit on top kayaks and all needed equipment
Additional Info
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews (79)
Heather_T
Mar 2025
Our tour guide Nick was very informative and knowledgeable. He took the time to share the nature we encountered along the way. It was an amazing way to end our trip. He went out of his way to give us a great experience while keeping us on schedule for our flight.
LindaS_B
Feb 2025
We had a great time and learned a lot from Nick. The kayaking was not too hard, was good exercise and we really liked exploring on the island.
ellen_b
Nov 2024
The Monday tour was cancelled 10 min prior to starting because the preserve was still not open from the hurricane. Clearly, as no work would have been performed over the weekend, they should have known and cancelled earlier. A google search indicated the preserve was "open.". I incurred an extra night hotel stay and Uber charges both ways.

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