Shell Key Preserve Guided Kayak Tour & Beach Walk
Explore a coastal preserve from the water, with a guide to bring its ecosystem to life
Duration
3 hrs
Includes
Guide, kayak, beach walk
Highlights
Paddle through Shell Key Preserve on a guided kayak outing in a shallow coastal environment. Travel primarily in tandem kayaks on a route that is generally calm, with time to step ashore for a beach walk.
- Explore mangrove tunnels when tides allow, primarily March–October
- Look for dolphins, manatees, fish, and birds with your guide
- Discover the history of St. Petersburg landmarks visible from the water
Itinerary
Our guided kayak tour of beautiful Shell Key Preserve (incl beach walk 🙂 ) begins at the public launch area just north of the bridge to Fort De Soto Park. The preserve contains an abundance of wild life and is mostly a beautiful, calm paddle.
My team and I will meet everyone here, do introductions, hand out waterproof bags, and then get everyone prepped for kayaking (lifejackets are provided, but not required for guests over 16). No experience needed as we’ll give everyone a little paddling overview/refresher! We use primarily tandem kayaks for ease and comfort. (Your booking time is the planned arrival time).
After that we’ll head out onto the water & into the Preserve! The Preserve is a beautiful shallow environment with plenty of wildlife & a very interesting ecosystem! We’ll discuss both the ecosystem and history of the Preserve.
From the shallow seagrass flats to the large mangrove islands to the pristine beaches of Shell Key itself we’ll try and cover it all! Including traveling through some mangrove tunnels (with friendly tides, primarily March-October) We’ll also look for and talk about some of our incredible wildlife in the Preserve including dolphins, manatees, & other various fish & bird life!
From our kayaks we’ll be able to see a few different St. Pete landmarks & we’ll discuss their history as well as some recommendations for places to eat & things to do while you’re here! If you enjoy your tour please consider tipping your guide thank you!
What's Included
- Kayak
- Lifejacket
- Waterproof bag
- Paddling overview or refresher
Important details
- No kayaking experience is required.
- Wear a lifejacket if you're 16 or younger.
- Tour start times can vary with tides and weather. Arrive at your scheduled tour time; no early arrival is needed.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund if you cancel more than 24 hours before your reservation time. Full refund for cancellations due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
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FAQs
If tides or weather require a time change, your guide will notify you by email or phone the afternoon or night before your kayak tour. Otherwise, arrive at your scheduled time; no early arrival is needed.
Meeting details
2820 Pinellas Bayway South, Tierra Verde, FL, 33715
