Small Group Kayak Tour of the Shell Key Preserve in St Petersburg
by Coastal Kayak Charters
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.$148Overview
This small group kayak tour focuses on the natural environment of the Shell Key Preserve, an 1800-acre protected area at the mouth of Tampa Bay. The tour begins with a boat ride to the island, where participants start paddling stable, user-friendly kayaks designed for both beginners and experienced paddlers. Most kayaks used are doubles, though singles can be arranged separately through the operator's website. The route goes through mangrove tunnels and shallow seagrass meadows, with a stop on Shell Island for swimming, shell collecting, or relaxing on the beach. After about three hours, the group returns by boat to the dock with a 15-minute ride. The tour includes all necessary equipment, instruction, and dry bags, with age and weight restrictions to ensure safety. It is led by local guides familiar with the area’s wildlife and habitats.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Shell Key Preserve
Shell Key Preserve covers 1800 acres at Tampa Bay’s entrance, protecting marine habitats and the largest undeveloped barrier island in the county. The area’s beaches serve as important nesting sites for sea turtles and are recognized as critical nesting and wintering grounds for shorebirds in Florida.
180 min
Meeting point
Please use Google maps for directions.
End point
Please use Google maps for directions.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Small Group Kayak Tour of the Shell Key Preserve in St Petersburg
by Coastal Kayak Charters
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.$148Overview
This small group kayak tour focuses on the natural environment of the Shell Key Preserve, an 1800-acre protected area at the mouth of Tampa Bay. The tour begins with a boat ride to the island, where participants start paddling stable, user-friendly kayaks designed for both beginners and experienced paddlers. Most kayaks used are doubles, though singles can be arranged separately through the operator's website. The route goes through mangrove tunnels and shallow seagrass meadows, with a stop on Shell Island for swimming, shell collecting, or relaxing on the beach. After about three hours, the group returns by boat to the dock with a 15-minute ride. The tour includes all necessary equipment, instruction, and dry bags, with age and weight restrictions to ensure safety. It is led by local guides familiar with the area’s wildlife and habitats.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Shell Key Preserve
Shell Key Preserve covers 1800 acres at Tampa Bay’s entrance, protecting marine habitats and the largest undeveloped barrier island in the county. The area’s beaches serve as important nesting sites for sea turtles and are recognized as critical nesting and wintering grounds for shorebirds in Florida.
180 min
Meeting point
Please use Google maps for directions.
End point
Please use Google maps for directions.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.