St Petersburg, Florida
Shell Key is one of my favorite paddles on this coast, and these kayak tours do it justice. The preserve is an undeveloped barrier island with big sections roped off for nesting shorebirds, so a guide who knows the landing zones earns their keep. Dolphins work the channel most mornings.
Experience the beauty of Shell Key Preserve and Tampa Bay like never before with our clear kayak tour. Explore crystal-clear waters and get up close with stunning marine life.
Most Popular★ 5.0“all four of us in our family enjoyed doing this. Our guide, Les, was excellent. We will do this again the next time we are in Florida.”
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5,800 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $79.00by Get Up And Go Kayaking - Tampa Bay
Join us on an unforgettable adventure! Discover dolphins, snorkel in crystal-clear waters, and explore the stunning beauty of Shell Key. Book your small group 2-hour cruise now!
★ 5.0“This was a beautiful experience! It was my girlfriend’s birthday and we went riding around looking for dolphin and to the beach on Shell Key! We found a bunch of dolphin and the beach was amazing! Captain Noel was awesome, very knowledgeable and I felt…”
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1,523 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $75.00by Island Ferry LLC
Experience the magic of the Shell Key Clear Kayak Glow in the Dark Tour. Explore the sparkling waters and discover a whole new world under the moonlight.
★ 5.0“The view from Shelly Key Island was beautiful. Not seeing any sea life was disappointing and wearing clothes as stated in the "what is needed" was not good, it should say wear bathing suit since you will get wet.”
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542 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $84.00by Get Up And Go Kayaking - Tampa Bay
Discover the hidden beauty of Shell Key Preserve on a thrilling small group kayak tour. Explore untouched mangroves, spot wildlife, and create unforgettable memories. Book now!
★ 5.0“The crew was very friendly. We had a great experience with the tour and our tour guide kept the experience very engaging. Highly recommended.”
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501 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $79.00by Coastal Kayak Charters
Embark on an unforgettable adventure! Explore the stunning Shell Key Preserve with our thrilling three-hour shelling cruise. Discover hidden treasures and create lasting memories. Click now!
★ 5.0“Had a lot of fun looking for shells and even found a couple whole sand dollars!!! Highly recommended!”
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359 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $44.95by Hubbard's Marina
Discover the hidden gem of Shell Key with the Shell Key Ferry! Explore pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters from Ft. Desoto Boat Ramp in Tierra Verde, FL.
★ 5.0“This experience was fun for the whole family. My granddaughter enjoyed the boat ride and finding beautiful shells on the island. The shell necklace from the first mate was a big hit! Take sun screen no matter the time of the year.”
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312 reviews20 minutes (approx.)From $39.95by Hubbard's Marina
Discover a hidden paradise with a local guide! Embark on a thrilling kayak adventure through the breathtaking Shell Key Preserve & Island. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!
★ 5.0“We had a great time with Scott & Karissa, owners of the Island Kayak Tours. They are really really nice people and will take care of everyone. They made sure all are safe while enjoying the kayaking and seeing all the wild animals. Scott has…”
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178 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $58.00by Island Kayak Tours, LLC
Discover the breathtaking beauty of Shell Key on a small-group clear kayak tour. Experience nature like never before. Book your adventure today!
★ 4.5“Best part was being outside kayaking. We kayak in Michigan but not like this. Not much of a tour guide. Nice but didn't really engage with anyone.”
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166 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $69.00by Island Ferry LLC
Experience the beauty of Shell Key Preserve on a guided kayak EcoTour. Explore pristine waters, spot wildlife, and immerse yourself in nature's wonders. Click now to book your adventure!
“Great guide! Awesome seeing so much wildlife! It was a great experience. Our family had such a great time!”
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86 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $48.00by Liberty Outdoors
Discover the hidden beauty of Tierra Verde's private mangrove tunnels on an unforgettable kayak tour near St. Pete. Book your adventure now for 2024!
★ 4.5“Neil was very informative and super fun! Great guy! Great tour! Easy to communicate with and just a lot of fun!”
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68 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $45.00by NautiKayak Adventure tours
Experience the beauty of Shell Key like never before with Capt Yak's exhilarating kayak tour. Discover hidden coves, pristine beaches, and incredible wildlife. Book now!
★ 5.0“We had a great time and Greg was an expert host! We saw dolphins and enjoyed shell searching on Shell Key.”
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62 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $58.00by Capt Yak
Explore the crystal-clear depths of St. Pete Beach with our thrilling glass bottom kayak rentals. Dive into adventure today and see the world beneath your feet!
★ 4.0“It would have been alot better if the sandbar would have been above water. But other than that it was a fun experience!”
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52 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $62.00by Sharkey's Glass Bottom Tours
Experience the thrill of a glow in the dark clear kayak adventure. Explore the underwater world like never before and create unforgettable memories on this unique excursion.
★ 5.0“Our guide was very nice and patient, but we didn't get to see anything. The water is murky and our kids are not yet good at canoeing so we spent all our time trying to teach them to canoe. Maybe I'm not good at it…”
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17 reviews1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)From $79.99by Mad Beach Paddle Sports
Experience the magic of illuminated kayaking! Join us for a mesmerizing LED Glow Nights Paddle - a truly unforgettable adventure under the starry sky.
★ 5.013 reviewsFrom $65.00by See Through Adventures
Yacht your way through the hidden wonders of Madeira Beach and Shell Key Preserve, where thrilling wildlife encounters and pristine sandy beaches await.
★ 5.0“Great trip. Captain Mike is a great host. Saw dolphins and great shell hunting. He's full of great info about the area. Definitely looking him up next time we’re in town!”
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13 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $429.00by That's What Sea Said Charters
St Pete pairs record-setting sunshine with quiet barrier islands, and I split my days between the two.