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

Thu 31 Oct

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Starting at $49.00

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Thu 31 Oct

Starting at $49.00

Make a reservation

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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)

alicer805

Mar 2020

This trip is well worth the money! I loved checking out the wildlife in the Shell Key preserve, especially the mangroves. Ross was an awesome guide and had lots of knowledge. I would definitely recommend going with a significant other, friend, or a family member. You can request beforehand if you prefer a single or a double kayak.

Response from Host

Mar 2020

We are so happy to hear you had such a great trip with us! Thank you for the wonderful review, we certainly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It is a pleasure sharing our love of the area with others on our kayak trips. We hope to see you again on another visit.

cbloss51

Mar 2020

Wonderful day in nature. We had a wonderful three hour paddle with Doug and Brian on a day when the water was a bit choppy and there was some wind. They made sure that everyone felt comfortable-there were seven of us, and Doug stayed back with the last kayak which was often me at 68 older by 20 years than the other paddlers. The guys pointed out mullet jumping out of the water, cormorants and other birds. We had a break on a small island. I am now hyped to go home and find opportunities to kayak again. Carla

Response from Host

Mar 2020

Thank you so much for coming out to spend the afternoon with us, Carla. We had a wonderful day in nature with you, Cindy, and Victoria too! All of you were so incredibly nice and a real pleasure to have on our tour! We also love knowing that the trip has inspired you to do more paddling in Delaware:) Keep have those amazing adventures, and if those adventures bring you back to this area we would definitely enjoy seeing you again.

W3308QRjackm

Mar 2020

We had the perfect afternoon kayaking – our group of sibling seniors and a young group of college students went out for a wonderful tour of the mangroves and Shell Island. With options of great single and tandem kayaks, we set out with a super guide. The group quickly bonded as we departed as a bottlenose dolphin circled our group and cormorant birds were swimming along with us. Our guide, Ross, was perfect for our group as he led us across the bay watching Ospeys and Pelicans “fishing” and through the mangroves. He added to the outing immensely leading the group and providing his expertise and answering our questions. Great Guide!! (we have good reports on Doug too!) Great Location Good Equipment

Response from Host

Mar 2020

Jack, it was an absolute pleasure spending the afternoon with everyone. What a wonderful group and a visit from the local dolphins and cormorants made it that much more enjoyable. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, we really appreciate the great review. We wish you all safe travels and happy paddling!