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Shell Key Clear Kayak Sunset and Glow Tours in St Petersburg
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Shell Key Clear Kayak Sunset and Glow Tours in St Petersburg

by Get Up And Go Kayaking Tampa Bay

2 hours
St Petersburg
$75.60$84 on ViatorSave 10%/person
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2 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
$151.20$168Save 10%
2 guests × $75.60
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

This 90-minute kayak tour on Shell Key offers two options: the Sunset Tour or the Glow Tour. On the Sunset Tour, you paddle near the beach as the sun sets, watching the sky change color. After dark, LED lights on your clear kayak light up the water beneath you, revealing fish activity and turning the outing into a night paddle. The Glow Tour takes you through the mangrove tunnels of Shell Key Preserve at night. Your kayak’s LED lights illuminate the water and the overhead mangrove formations, while you listen for fish jumping and enjoy the ocean air. The tour guide leads the group through the waters and mangrove islands, pointing out wildlife such as fish, crustaceans, sharks, and birds. The kayaks are clear and equipped with LED lights, paddles, seats, lifejackets with whistles, and dry bags for your phone or keys. This tour is suited for people comfortable with night paddling and wildlife encounters. Wearing long sleeves, pants, and bug spray is recommended. Teens 12 and older may join, but each child under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Participants must have upper body mobility and be able to climb in and out of kayaks. Weight limits are 250 pounds per person and 425 pounds combined for tandem kayaks.

Highlights

90-minute kayak tours on Shell Key Preserve waters
Clear kayaks with LED lights to illuminate water below
Sunset viewing from the beach followed by nighttime paddling
Paddle through mangrove tunnels on the Glow Tour
Lifejackets, paddles, seats, and dry bags included
Wildlife sightings including fish, crustaceans, sharks, and birds

What's included

Paddles and seats provided for each kayak
Lifejackets equipped with whistles included
Clear kayaks outfitted with LED lights
Dry bags supplied to store phones or keys

What's not included

Gratuities are not included

Itinerary

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Shell Key Glow Night Kayak Tour

Paddle for about 90 minutes at night in a clear kayak with color-changing waterproof LED lights illuminating the water below. The guide leads the group through Shell Key Preserve’s waters and mangrove islands. You may see fish, crustaceans, sharks, and birds active near the water, with the LED lights lighting up the underwater environment. Depending on the departure time, the tour may begin by watching the sunset before transitioning to night paddling. Participants should wear long sleeves, long pants, and apply bug spray under clothing to prevent mosquito bites.

90 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

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–10 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Not advised for anyone with back or spinal problems
Not advised during pregnancy
Not advised for anyone with a heart condition
A moderate level of fitness is needed
Only guests age 12 and older may join the nighttime glow tours
Each child under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
Participants must have upper body mobility and be able to climb in and out of kayaks
Weight limit is 250 pounds per person and 425 pounds combined for tandem kayaks
Total
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