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

by Hubbard's Marina

3 hours
$40.46$44.95 on ViatorSave 10%/person
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3 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
$80.91$89.90Save 10%
2 adults × $40.46
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

This three-hour boat cruise departs from Hubbard’s Marina inside John's Pass and includes about one hour to explore Shell Key Preserve, a 195-acre barrier island at the mouth of Tampa Bay. During your time on the island, you can walk along calm, protected back bay waters and search for shells. The trip is aboard the HUB Cat 49, a safe and comfortable vessel with onboard restrooms. On the way to and from the island, the boat travels through protected bay waters to keep the ride smooth. If weather permits, the return trip will include a cruise along the Gulf beaches near St Petersburg. Wildlife sightings such as dolphins, seabirds, and manatees are common throughout the cruise. The tour also passes by John's Pass Village & Boardwalk, a historic area created by a hurricane in 1848 and known for its shops, restaurants, and local tours. The route includes views of Madeira Beach, known locally as “Mad Beach,” where soft white sand lines the shore and dolphins can often be seen.

Highlights

Three-hour boat cruise with one hour on Shell Key Preserve
Cruise through calm, protected back bay waters
Possible Gulf beach views on return trip when weather allows
Wildlife sightings including dolphins, seabirds, and manatees
Stops at Shell Key Preserve, John's Pass Village, and Madeira Beach
Onboard restrooms available

What's included

Use of onboard restrooms

What's not included

Gratuities
Snacks
Parking fees

Itinerary

1

Tierra Verde

Spend about one hour exploring Shell Key Preserve, a 195-acre barrier island located at the mouth of Tampa Bay. The area features calm and protected back bay waters. On the trip, guests may see dolphins, seabirds, manatees, and other wildlife.

60 min

2

John's Pass Village & Boardwalk

The pass was formed by a hurricane on September 27, 1848. It was first navigated by a pirate named John Levique, giving the area its name. Today, John's Pass features over one hundred merchants offering unique shops, various restaurants, and local tour operators.

3

Madeira Beach

Known locally as “Mad Beach,” this beach has soft, white sand. It is a common place to spot dolphins along the shore.

Meeting point

Located inside beautiful Johns Pass, directly below Hooters on the water, closest to the Johns Pass Bridge.

End point

Located inside beautiful Johns Pass, directly below Hooters on the water, closest to the Johns Pass Bridge.

Cancellation policy

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

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Reachable by public transport
Suitable for all fitness levels
Total
$80.91Save 10% vs Viator