Clear Kayak Tour of Shell Key Preserve and Tampa Bay Area
by Get Up And Go Kayaking Tampa Bay
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$158Overview
Shell Key Preserve near St. Pete Beach in the Tampa Bay area features mangroves, sandbars, and beaches with diverse wildlife. This guided clear kayak tour lasts about two hours and includes safety equipment such as lifejackets and whistles. Tandem kayaks come with paddles, seats, and dry bags. The tour begins with safety and paddling instructions from the guide. Then you paddle along mangrove islands, shallow waters, and white sand beaches. When tides are high, the guide leads through a hidden mangrove tunnel. There is a rest stop at Shell Key's beach where participants can collect shells and enjoy the surroundings. The guide can assist with photos and ensures a safe trip. Wildlife sightings may include dolphins, manatees, pelicans, crabs, cormorants, and pink Roseate Spoonbills in summer or White Pelicans during winter. These animals are often seen but sightings cannot be guaranteed. The tour excludes gratuities and bottled water.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Shell Key Preserve kayak route
The guide begins with paddling and safety instructions before leading the group on a kayak route around mangrove islands, shallow waters, and beaches. When the tide is high, the group passes through a hidden mangrove tunnel. A break occurs on Shell Key's beach where participants can collect shells and enjoy views. Wildlife such as manatees, dolphins, Roseate Spoonbills in summer, White Pelicans in winter, and cormorants may be seen during the two-hour tour. The guide assists with photos and monitors safety.
120 min
Meeting point
We launch from Billy's Stone Crab Restaurant. Please park towards the back of Billy's parking lot and walk towards the restaurant entrance. Follow the restaurant entrance wooden ramp to the docks behind the restaurant, where you will meet your tour guide!
End point
We launch from Billy's Stone Crab Restaurant. Please park towards the back of Billy's parking lot and walk towards the restaurant entrance. Follow the restaurant entrance wooden ramp to the docks behind the restaurant, where you will meet your tour guide!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Clear Kayak Tour of Shell Key Preserve and Tampa Bay Area
by Get Up And Go Kayaking Tampa Bay
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$158Overview
Shell Key Preserve near St. Pete Beach in the Tampa Bay area features mangroves, sandbars, and beaches with diverse wildlife. This guided clear kayak tour lasts about two hours and includes safety equipment such as lifejackets and whistles. Tandem kayaks come with paddles, seats, and dry bags. The tour begins with safety and paddling instructions from the guide. Then you paddle along mangrove islands, shallow waters, and white sand beaches. When tides are high, the guide leads through a hidden mangrove tunnel. There is a rest stop at Shell Key's beach where participants can collect shells and enjoy the surroundings. The guide can assist with photos and ensures a safe trip. Wildlife sightings may include dolphins, manatees, pelicans, crabs, cormorants, and pink Roseate Spoonbills in summer or White Pelicans during winter. These animals are often seen but sightings cannot be guaranteed. The tour excludes gratuities and bottled water.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Shell Key Preserve kayak route
The guide begins with paddling and safety instructions before leading the group on a kayak route around mangrove islands, shallow waters, and beaches. When the tide is high, the group passes through a hidden mangrove tunnel. A break occurs on Shell Key's beach where participants can collect shells and enjoy views. Wildlife such as manatees, dolphins, Roseate Spoonbills in summer, White Pelicans in winter, and cormorants may be seen during the two-hour tour. The guide assists with photos and monitors safety.
120 min
Meeting point
We launch from Billy's Stone Crab Restaurant. Please park towards the back of Billy's parking lot and walk towards the restaurant entrance. Follow the restaurant entrance wooden ramp to the docks behind the restaurant, where you will meet your tour guide!
End point
We launch from Billy's Stone Crab Restaurant. Please park towards the back of Billy's parking lot and walk towards the restaurant entrance. Follow the restaurant entrance wooden ramp to the docks behind the restaurant, where you will meet your tour guide!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.