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)

130Buckley

Oct 2019

Loved this tour, it exceeded all our expectations, nana, parents & teens. Was lucky enough to see a manatee thanks to our knowledgable guide Brian & loved watching ‘Kevin the cormorant’ dive for fish alongside the kayak & ospreys circling overhead. Had my first encounter with a mangrove crab too - the whole trip was a delight for any wildlife fan. Great way to see the quiet side of the Gulf. Highly recommend.

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Thank you very much for this fantastic review and recommendation. We sincerely appreciate that you chose to enjoy kayaking in the Shell Key Preserve with us and for all of you kindness. We're so glad that you and your family were able to experience some of our amazing wildlife in one of our favorite natural settings. We would absolutely love to see all of you again if you're ever back in the St Pete area:)

Yosemitemoons

Oct 2019

Tour guide Brian is outstanding. An experienced kayaker with lots of knowledge and stories of the area’s ecosystem, habitats, and native species to look for. Easy to book online and one of the best experiences for the tour cost. This was our 4th visit to St Pete and I wished we found this tour in the 3 other years. We used free beach ride.com to get to the launch site. There was an up-charge since launch location was out of territory. Uber and Lyft estimates were just $1 lower. Bat’s taxi higher. My son and I have kayaked several times in local lakes but were not intimidated by the tour. Experience in kayaking should not be of concern. All in all, this is an excellent, trustworthy tour company with great owners and guides. Fun and educational! Bright, sunny weather. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, camera and a bottle of water. Light snack to eat during a break optional. Bathing suit optional but I recommend. Water shoes would be useful on Shell Key in hindsight; I wore Crocs and my son flip flops. This is a tour to repeat as the environment is fluid providing a new experience. We’ll be back.

Response from Host

Oct 2019

We can't thank you enough for taking the time to leave us this really great feedback, Lori. We loved meeting you and Zach and are so happy you two had such an awesome experience with us! Brian really is outstanding and we're glad you enjoyed your time with him. Thanks again for all the wonderful compliments...we'll be looking forward to see you guys again sometime:)

298maries

Oct 2019

My husband and I went on the kayak tour to Shell Key Preserve with our guide Brian. And it was much more than we had expected. We went through mangrove tunnels and spent time on the beach on Shell Island which was beautiful. We learned a lot about the natural habitat - Brian was full of all kinds of interesting facts. we will definitely recommend this tour - one of the highlights of our trip to St. Pete Beach.

Response from Host

Sep 2021

Thanks so much for the fantastic review. We are so happy to hear you had such a great time kayaking with us!