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Three Hour Shelling Cruise to Shell Key Preserve from John's Pass

Three Hour Shelling Cruise to Shell Key Preserve from John's Pass

Overview

Our 3hr Shell Key Shelling Trip is offered from Hubbard’s Marina inside Johns Pass and offers around one hour on the island exploring and shelling with around an hour ride down the back protected bay waters on a relaxing, safe, and fun trip onboard the HUB Cat 49.

On the ride back to Johns Pass, we will cruise up our beautiful gulf beaches when weather allows, if it’s a little bumpy the ride back will also be in the back protected bay waters.

We will often spot dolphins, seabirds, manatees and other wildlife on the ride out and back!

City: St Petersburg

Sun 21 Dec

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Starting at $44.95

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Sun 21 Dec

Starting at $44.95

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Restroom on board

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Tierra Verde

Explore Shell Key Preserve, located in the mouth of Tampa Bay, a 195 acre barrier Island. You will experience beautiful, calm and protected back bay waters and spot dolphins, seabirds, manatees and other wildlife on the trip.

John's Pass Village & Boardwalk

The "Pass", as locals refer to it, was created by a hurricane on September 27, 1848. A pirate, John Levique, made the first passage through the newly created pass. Hence the name, Johns Pass. Over one hundred merchants with unique retail shopping, a variety of restaurants and local tour operators.

Madeira Beach

Often referred to as “Mad Beach” by the locals, this beach hosts soft, white sand and is a great place to spot dolphins.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (172)

564gabit

Mar 2025

Captain Mike was amazing. He gave us so much information along the way. The cruise was lovely and Mike made sure to stop everytime we saw dolphins so we could take pictures. His first mate girl was also amazing. She was extremely knowledgeable about shells and even made us a necklace from our favorite shell.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thank you so much, Gabi, for sharing your wonderful experience with us. We're thrilled to hear that Captain Mike and his first mate made your cruise memorable with their expertise and attention to detail. It's great to know that you enjoyed the dolphin sightings and the special necklace made from your favorite shell. We hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the future at Hubbard's Marina!

jansch2020

Mar 2025

Exceptional experience. Our granddaughter founds tons of sea shells. The boat ride to & from was really nice, regardless of the cooler weather that day! The crew, was great as well.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with us, Jan. We're thrilled to hear that your granddaughter enjoyed finding sea shells and that you all had a pleasant boat ride, even with the cooler weather. It's great to know our crew contributed to making your trip enjoyable. We hope to welcome you back for more memorable adventures in the future at Hubbard's Marina.

Culture702438

Mar 2025

The tour was the perfect amount of time. Shelling was so fun! Captain Mike and First Mate Braelyn were fantastic! We loved all the commentary & bits of information! It’s a must do for adults and children of any age!

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with us, Amanda! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour and had fun shelling. Captain Mike and First Mate Braelyn will be delighted to know that their efforts made your trip memorable. We take great pride in providing informative and enjoyable experiences for guests of all ages, and it's fantastic to know that we hit the mark for you.