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

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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)

Janice C

Feb 2020

We take a kayaking tour with Doug and Russ every other year and we have recommended them to others as well. This is a great experience. They are very nice and knowledgeable The Kayaks are in good shape and they can work with people of all levels of experience. They take you to small Islands they take you through Mangrove tunnels and you get to see a lot of Wildlife and the environment. It's also a good long time probably about 3 hours a real value for the money. We can't recommend them enough.

Response from Host

Feb 2020

Thank you Jan, it was wonderful to see you and Mark again. We truly love showing people around the preserve without having to be rushed and feel 3 hours is about perfect. That way we can spend time on the island and explore various mangrove tunnels along the way when the tide is high. We thank you again for the great review and look forward to next year!

V5536LSstephaniem

Feb 2020

Had a fantastic afternoon kayak with Ross yesterday through the many Mangrove ‘islands’ over to shell island. Educational, informative and fun. Saw many different pelicans and other birds and a fantastic view of some dolphins just as we were heading back. Highly recommend

Response from Host

Feb 2020

Thank you Stephanie for the great review. It was a wonderful day for kayaking in the preserve and we did get a great show when the dolphins were feeding. I am so happy that we were able finish the trip by seeing them up close. It was great spending the afternoon with such good company and we look forward to another trip next year. Thanks again!

judie1967

Feb 2020

We booked this hoping that the weather would be good. Beautiful day But the guys that took us out were great. Super friendly and helpful. Talked about many things along the way. Saw lots of different things and Shell Island was so pretty and we got many shells for our Grand kids. Will definitely tell our friends about this. Worth the time and money!!!

Response from Host

Feb 2020

Judie, thank you for the wonderful review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your kayak tour so much. It was our pleasure having you out. Safe travels and happy paddling! Doug, Ross, & Brian.