Guided Kayak EcoTour of Beautiful Shell Key Preserve
Description
The most popular kayak tour in Tampa Bay explores both the wonderful waters & beautiful beaches of Shell Key Preserve. We'll meet everyone at the launch, do introductions, give waterproof bags,& get everyone prepped for kayaking. No experience needed as we'll give everyone a paddling overview! We use primarily double kayaks for ease+comfort. (Your booking time is the planned arrival time. Average water depth 2 feet) After that we'll get launched into Shell Key Preserve! The Preserve is a beautiful shallow environment with tons of wildlife & a very interesting ecosystem which we'll discuss plus the 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 Mar-Oct) We'll also look for+talk about some of our incredible wildlife in the Preserve including dolphins, manatees, & other fish & birds!
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Itinerary
We will spend about 30 minutes exploring the beaches of Shell Key with an opportunity to swim, wade, collect shells, etc
We will spend about an hour each way paddling out to the island exploring the beauty of the preserve's mangrove islands and sea grass flats!
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What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(92)
This eco tour was a top highlight of our trip to the area. A great combo of kayaking and exploring shell key. Nick is very knowledgeable about the wildlife and you will learn a lot. Such an enjoyable time exploring shell key. We were lucky enough to see a manatee! Also, kayaking through the mangroves was a fun experience. You won’t be disappointed! 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was a great activity! Nick was very knowledgeable about the wildlife of St. Pete’s , was friendly, and made the kayak trip so enjoyable. We plan to take another kayak trip with him again when we return here. We saw a manatee and a horse conch, among other animals.
Taylor is the bomb-diggety! She is super friendly, hardworking, and knowledgeable. The whole trip rocked and it was because of her.
This was the highlight of our time in Florida. Nick was fantastic. We saw a lot of birds and mollusks. We even watched some dolphins hunting near the shore. The trip was not physically demanding, even for us “older” people.
The trip was not physically difficult. We saw lots of birds and mollusks on Shell Key Preserve. We even saw some dolphins hunting near the shore. Our guide was fantastic- very knowledgeable and he made it fun.
Coming from out of town this was a great experience. We saw dolphins, crabs, and starfish. Nick was very knowledgeable with great energy and communication. Would highly recommend.
Excellent - Nick is an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable on local flora and fauna. Nice easy pace for kayaking.
Nick showed us a lot of interesting facts about the animal and plant life of the mangroves and explained them to us. Very respectful treatment of the animals and plants. The kayak trip is suitable for beginners and highly recommended.
Very accommodating, anyone could do it. Nick was wonderFULL, very patient and knowledgeable. This tour was not only a hit for our family visiting us, but was also a hit for our 10yro. A lot of stops. I love that he emphasized the importance of taking everything back that your brought and the importance of everything in the ecosystem.
We didnt take the tour, the operador cancel the trip before we took it, he tell us that we will get a refund
