Third time was an absolute charm! We tried to take this tour twice before, but weather and schedules got in the way. I’m glad we kept trying. We had been to Shell Key before by ferry, but a very different experience getting yourself there on a kayak. Scott and Karissa were great hosts – Scott has such incredible local knowledge about the history of the area and local flora and wildlife. The mangrove tunnels are something to see, and having the cormorant birds swim alongside like dolphins was incredibly cool We had kayaked before, but never in a large group where you had to keep up. The midway break on Shell Key gave us an opportunity to cool off with a swim, have a snack and explore. Even as novices, this was an easy trip to handle. We would absolutely recommend this to anyone looking for a local adventure.