Small Group Kayak Tour of the Shell Key Preserve

Overview

Join Coastal Kayak Charters for a small group guided kayak tour of the Shell Key Preserve. We are St Pete's top rated kayak tour company and focus exclusively on small groups and private tours. Our trips offer more personalized service and better wildlife viewing opportunities while out on the water. We will explore hidden mangrove tunnels (tides permitting), shallow seagrass meadows, and stop on Shell Island for time to swim, look for shells, or just relax and enjoy the beach. Our tours are designed for beginners and experienced kayakers alike. We use stable user friendly kayaks that provide a great paddling experience. We primarily use double kayaks unless you have an odd number in your group. If you prefer single kayaks they are available through our website. Come explore with local professionals who love what they do and see the difference for yourself.

City: St Petersburg

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $49.00

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $49.00

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What's Included

All Equipment, Instruction & Dry Bags. Primarily Double Kayaks, singles available through website.

**Weight Limit** 250lbs per seat | 450lbs combined for double kayaks.

*Ages 3+ | 3-12 must be in a double kayak with an adult or older child.

*Please arrive to launch site 30min early, there are no public facilities available at site.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Easy social distancing outdoor activity.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (292)

R6574RXbeths

Jul 2022

Our tour with Coastal Kayak Charters was amazing! Our guide, Brian, was great. He took the time to explain how the Shell Key Preserve came to be, and its impact on the local environment. We got to paddle through several mangrove tunnels, and along the way we saw many sea birds. We also got to go to a beach on Shell Key where we found live conchs, sand dollars, crabs, and saw dolphins playing in the water. We did not see any manatees on our tour, but Brian said they often see them on tours. I am not an experienced kayaker, but I was able to keep up with the group without any issues. My two 14 year old girls were with me in a tandem kayak, and they did great. That being said, it is a 3 hour tour, and you will kayak over 3 miles. I recommend wearing sunscreen or sun protective clothing, a hat, and bring a water bottle.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

We are excited to hear you had such a wonderful time kayaking with us! We truly appreciate the fantastic review and hope to have you all out again for another kayak adventure soon. Safe travels:)

Monddorf

Jul 2022

Our family of 5 thoroughly enjoyed our Shell Key kayak tour with Daniel on Monday, July 25. The mangroves were beautiful and we saw varied sealife including a manatee, dolphins, and interesting types of crabs and jellyfish. Daniel was friendly and informative. We thoroughly recommend the tour.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thanks so much for the wonderful review. We are absolutely thrilled to hear your family enjoyed the kayak trip with us. We hope you had a great time here in St Pete and look forward to another adventure on your next visit!

kpoore57

Jul 2022

This was the highlight of our trip to the Tampa area. We nearly never kayak and could easily navigate this trip (including the challenge of the low tide). It was a lot of fun and our guide, Daniel, was super passionate about what he was doing. We would absolutely take this trip again, especially since it was with a small group. We saw lots of fun wildlife, including dolphins near our kayak. Easily worth your time.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thanks so much Kyle for the great review. We are happy to hear you both had such a fantastic time kayaking with us! We look forward to another adventure soon. Thanks again.