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    John's Pass Mangrove Kayak Tour

    Paddle calm mangroves and explore John’s Pass sandbar

    5.0 stars• 1 reviews
    From$56/ kayakincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    2.5 - 3 Hours

    Includes

    Equipment, snorkel gear, photos

    Highlights

    Your guide leads you through calm waters off Treasure Island to a mangrove tunnel in Boca Ciega Bay. Explore John’s Pass sandbar at a pace suited to all experience levels.

    • Paddle through a mangrove tunnel in Boca Ciega Bay
    • Look for manatees, dolphins, shorebirds, and other coastal wildlife
    • Explore fish and shells around the sandbar with your guide
    • Relax at the sandbar with an inflatable if you prefer not to snorkel
    • Receive photos from your experience at no additional cost

    What's Included

    • Kayak and tour equipment
    • Cleaned and sanitized masks and snorkels
    • Inflatables
    • Experience photos

    Important details

    • Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in and paddle instruction
    • Bring your own drinking water
    • Ages 5+ only
    • Maximum kayak weight 375 lbs
    • Requires getting in and out of a kayak and paddling without assistance
    • Present valid military ID at check-in for military participant pricing

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund with at least 24 hours' notice. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.

    FAQs

    Bring a cooler no larger than 18 x 15 inches so it fits in your kayak.

    Meeting details

    9600 Bay Pines Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL 33708

    Experience provided by Local Tide Tours

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    Participant

    $56.50

    Single Kayak per Participant • Ages 11+

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    Child

    $39.55

    Single Towable Kayak per Child • Ages 5-10

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    Military Participant

    $45.20

    Single Kayak per Participant • Must present valid ID at check in

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    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We had an absolute blast on our Shell Key Shelling & Snorkel trip with Local Tide Tours! Taylor was fantastic! She was so cordial, informative, and compassionate from start to finish. They made the entire experience comfortable, engaging, and extra special and instantly made my already great vacation one I'll never forget. I couldn't recommend ENOUGH!!

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    Denny Ahlborg

    August 2, 2026

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    5/5

    We had an absolute blast on our Shell Key Shelling & Snorkel trip with Local Tide Tours! Taylor was fantastic! She was so cordial, informative, and compassionate from start to finish. They made the entire experience comfortable, engaging, and extra special and instantly made my already great vacation one I'll never forget. I couldn't recommend ENOUGH!!

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    Denny Ahlborg

    August 2, 2026

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