Kayak Tour at Shell Key with Capt Yak

Overview

Veteran Owned.
This 3 hour guided tour will take you through a vital eco-system known as Shell Key Preserve.
Having conducted field research through out the world and working at various US Zoos for nearly 30 years, Capt Yak has acquired a vast amount of knowledge regarding the animal and plant life you will encounter.
You will paddle with ease on the some of the most comfortable and best paddling Sit-on-top single or tandem kayaks.
We will venture through mangrove tunnels, over beds of seagrasses and sandbars while encountering wildlife. Midway we will stop on Shell Key. You can take a stroll, swim, find that perfect shell or just relax and take in the surroundings.
On the return trip Capt Yak will continue to share his knowledge and you will be mesmerized by the stories he shares with you.
We have multiple departure times daily that vary between 9:00am-3:00pm based on tides and weather.
Feel free to message me for tour times prior to booking if you are looking for a specific time.

City: St Petersburg

Thu 31 Oct

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Starting at $45.00

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Thu 31 Oct

Starting at $45.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Single or Tandem Kayaks, Paddles and Life Vests.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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 (37)

Taylor_G

Apr 2022

It was such a good day! So glad we decided to do this! We saw so much marine life. Capt. Jason was so knowledgeable of the ocean and marine life. We saw some dolphins and much more. This experience will never be forgotten. Will come back someday and do again! Highly recommend for all ages!

Response from Host

Apr 2022

Thank you for booking and the review. I will let Jason know you had a great time on the water! Happy for the memories for you and do hope to see you back! Greg/Capt Yak

Christine_C

Mar 2022

Pros: Comfortable kayak, great scenery, good amount of wildlife: saw cormorants diving under our kayaks because our rowing stirs up fish, saw some ibises, Capt Yak was knowledgeable and showed us several sea creatures that he found in the water: jellyfish, conches, etc. Kayaking through mangrove forests was awesome! Cons: started and finished 20min late due to people arriving late, including one staff member. We had arrived early as instructed so we had to wait quite a bit. Only had about 20min on the island, would’ve appreciated around 30-40min. No bathrooms just lots of trees. Our athletic friends did fine, non-athletic friends were struggling a bit to keep up with the rowing.

Response from Host

Mar 2022

Thank you for booking, the review and your feedback. I am glad you enjoyed the tour, the wildlife and comfortable kayaks. We do only spend about 20 minutes on the Island on the tour. If you ever come back contact me and you can rent kayaks and make you way out to Shell Key and spend more time there. Private Tours can also be booked and customized. It is rare that we leave late and I do apologize for that. Hope to see you again. Greg Capt Yak

John R

Mar 2022

We took a tour with Captain Yak while on vacation. We had an outstanding and knowledgeable guide, saw beautiful scenery and wildlife, and we learned a lot about the area’s ecosystems and history. The equipment was clean well maintained and our guide Greg was very professional and also had a good sense of humor. Very highly recommended.

Response from Host

Mar 2022

Thank you for coming on the Capt Yak tour! I am glad you enjoyed the Preserve and also put up with my humor! You will always find clean equipment with me. Greg Capt Yak