Guided Kayak Tour of Beautiful Shell Key Preserve

Overview

Our kayaking eco tour 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

Thu 31 Oct

Other dates

You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $45.00

Make a reservation

Thu 31 Oct

Starting at $45.00

Make a reservation

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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
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
The best social distancing activity with a big wide open ocean and an entirely outdoors experience!

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (16)

anked2014

Aug 2022

This trip was awesome!!! Kayaking through tunnels in the mangroves, cormorants diving underneath your kayak, seeing lots of birds and stopping at a wonderful beach. It’s so worth it! Very friendly staff and guide, who took cate of everything, even provided a bag, so your stuff won’t get wet on the kayak. Highly recommended!!!

Judith_B

Aug 2022

Amazing views, knowledgeable and personable guide; our group had varied degrees of experience kayaking. We Moved at a leisurely pace through fairly shallow waters. We saw several types of birds and fish, and we even spotted a few dolphin. Would highly recommend!

324lum

Jul 2022

My husband and I had a great time on this kayak excursion. Our guide Nick was super patient and took the time to show us different aspects of the reserve and tell us about its flora and fauna. He also made sure to attend to everyone in the group, which was very nice of him, considering it was a heterogeneous group with both first timers and more experienced kayakers. The area is beautiful. I enjoyed going through the mangrove tunnels and watching the little crabs, and I particularly liked our visit to the beach at Shell Key Preserve. Lovely place and views. We thought the excursion would go for 1.5 to 2 hours, but it ended up lasting 3 hours and some. No complaints! But you should come prepared to get a lot of sun, so dress accordingly, bring a hat and eco-friendly sunscreen. I would also wear water sandals.