My group of four had an awesome time on the clear kayak tour of Shell Key! The pre-arrival instructions made it easy to find the meet-up spot, which is a busy launch point for a few different tour groups. Once we arrived, the staff was incredibly friendly and got us set up right away.
We took the 9:30 AM tour, which lasted a few hours and was the perfect length. Our guide, Ashley, led us through beautiful mangrove islands and over to a beach where local boats anchor. She was knowledgeable about the preserve's ecosystem and pointed out various birds and shellfish, and we even got a brief dolphin sighting!
I highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to explore a gorgeous nature preserve while paddling through calm, shallow waters.
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jillt655
April 15, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great adventure
Claire was great with her knowledge of kayaking and the ocean. Traveling through the mangroves was amazing. The inky drawback was we didn’t get the glass bottom boats that we booked.
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cristid359
April 5, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Fun times!
Troy was excellent! Very kind and knowledgeable!
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Kevin_M
March 20, 2026 · via Viator
Worth every penny, great afternoon
Great afternoon, good exercise, went with regular kayaks for low tide- the right move- the mangrove islands and shell key were fun to explore, learned a lot, and had time to wander the beach too. Our guide, Claire, is very knowledgeable and patient, great guide- ask for Claire!
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Ekaterina_T
February 20, 2026 · via Viator
Fun trip for the family
Guide was very helpful and knowledgeable. It’s a safe and very enjoyable trip! Being a n a small group made a more personal experience.
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Lynn_B
February 18, 2026 · via Viator
This was a great kayak...
This was a great kayak experience! 4 miles round trip, and through mangrove tunnels with a stop at Shell Island Preserve. Then some time on the beach for some great shelling! Our guide Hunter was fantastic - he really made the trip fun, informative and educational. 10 out of 10!
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Jessica_L
March 20, 2025 · via Viator
Highlight of our trip!
Our guide was fantastic and so kind and friendly. She was very knowledgeable about the area, marine life and wildlife. She was patient and i really appreciate that she took some photos of us so we could just be in the moment.
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Meggin S
March 12, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing Experience! Alessia was the perfect tour hide.She is so knowledgeable. I didn’t expect to learn as much as I did
Alessia was the best tour guide. I didn’t expect to learn as much as we did, but she was so knowledgeable. She was also very personable
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tonywF9176LI
September 25, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Mangrove Kayaking
We had the best time kayaking through the mangroves!! Tracy was our guide and she was great, very knowledgeable about plant and wildlife. We would absolutely do it again….and ask for Tracy!
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J4452AZchrisc
September 13, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Mangrove Tunnels
The Kayak tour through the Mangrove Tunnels was amazing and quite majestic. Tracie was a great guide and very knowledgeable of the area and sea life.
