Explore Shell Key’s mangrove preserve by kayak
3 hrs
Kayak, guide
Explore Shell Key’s mangrove preserve in a sit-on-top kayak. Follow your guide through waterways, mangrove tunnels, seagrass beds, and sandbars.
Cancel more than 72 hours before the tour for a refund minus a $5 per-person fee. No refund within 72 hours. Full refund or rescheduling for weather cancellations.
Bring a hat or sunscreen, bug repellent, water or sports drinks, snacks or a light lunch, swimwear or comfortable clothing, waterproof shoes or sandals, and a waterproof case or bag for your camera or cell phone.
Ages 3+ only. Children ages 14 and under must ride in a tandem kayak with an adult.
Pinellas Bayway Kayak & SUP Launch, 2962 Pinellas Bayway South, Tierra Verde, FL 33715
Amazing! If you’re looking for an adventure, away from the crowds of people, this is it! Kayak across a bay without any traffic, through an amazing mangrove tunnel, to a secluded beach with tons of shells.
Blayr Gourley
July 7, 2026
Amazing! If you’re looking for an adventure, away from the crowds of people, this is it! Kayak across a bay without any traffic, through an amazing mangrove tunnel, to a secluded beach with tons of shells.
Blayr Gourley
July 7, 2026
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