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Beautiful, serene, and worth it
Loved Mak! He was a informative tour guide and created a great and relaxing atmosphere and really let us sit in the moment and absorb the sunset and the experiance
Shell Key Clear Kayak Sunset & Glow Tours
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Price from
- $84 / person
- Location
- St Petersburg, United States
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 728 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 10
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Get Up And Go Kayaking - Tampa Bay
- Meeting point
- We launch from Billy's Stone Crab Restaurant. Please park towards the back of Billy's parking lot and walk towards the restaurant entrance. Follow the restaurant entrance wooden ramp to the docks behind the restaurant, where you will meet your tour guide!
Description
Sunset Tour: Enjoy a picturesque sunset before darkness falls & Watch the sunset from the beautiful beach on Shell Key. As night falls, your LED lights will illuminate more of the water around you, the stars will come out, and the experience will be transformed into a nighttime kayaking adventure. Fish become quite active at dusk and start jumping out of the water. Glow Tour: Adventure into the mangroves. Light up the water below your 100% clear kayak as you paddle at night into the hidden mangrove tunnel, where you will experience the ambiance created by the soft color of the LED glow lights on the incredible overhead formation of the mangroves. You’ll hear fish jumping around you, see some sea grass below, and feel the relaxing ocean air while paddling through the preserve. This tour is for people who are adventurous! Due to the night time nature of the tour, there may be some surprise visits from wildlife.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 4:30 PM and 6:00 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 12+)
- $84
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 6:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:57 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Kayak at night on a glow tour and illuminate the water below! Enjoy a unique nighttime tour while your color-changing, waterproof LED lights illuminate the waters below your clear kayak. Explore the waters of Shell Key Preserve while looking for wildlife, taking in the stars, and lighting up the water beneath you. Depending on the departure time, you may witness an incredible sunset. As dusk falls, you’ll turn on your lights to illuminate the water below. Your tour guide will lead the way on a true adventure through the waters and around the mangrove islands of Shell Key Preserve. Along the way, be on the lookout for crustaceans, fish, sharks, birds, and more with the LED lights igniting the water as you paddle. This tour is for people who are adventurous! Due to the night time nature of the tour, there may be some surprise visits from wildlife. Plan on wearing long sleeves and/or long pants, with bug spray underneath your clothing to deter mosquitos.
What's included
Included
Paddles and Seats
Lifejackets with whistles
Clear Kayaks with LED lights
Dry Bags to store your phone or keys
Not included
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
728 reviews
How it compares in St Petersburg
- No. 4 by number of reviews among 210 tours in St Petersburg
- Starting price $84 is 42% above the typical $59 for tours of similar length in St Petersburg
Excurgo comparison of 210 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- For our nighttime glow tours, we only allow teens ages 12 and older.
- We require one adult per each child under age 18.
- Must have upper body mobility and ability to climb stairs to get in and out of kayaks
- The weight limit is 250 pounds per person AND no more than 425 pounds combined per tandem kayak.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Shell Key Clear Kayak Sunset & Glow Tours take?
Shell Key Clear Kayak Sunset & Glow Tours lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Shell Key Clear Kayak Sunset & Glow Tours cost?
Prices start at $84 per person for this St Petersburg experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Shell Key Clear Kayak Sunset & Glow Tours run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 4:30 PM and 6:00 PM.
Can I cancel Shell Key Clear Kayak Sunset & Glow Tours for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is We launch from Billy's Stone Crab Restaurant. Please park towards the back of Billy's parking lot and walk towards the restaurant entrance. Follow the restaurant entrance wooden ramp to the docks behind the restaurant, where you will meet your tour guide! Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Shell Key Clear Kayak Sunset & Glow Tours offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
We require one adult per each child under age 18.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Must have upper body mobility and ability to climb stairs to get in and out of kayaks
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Shell Key Clear Kayak Sunset & Glow Tours worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 728 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Get Up And Go Kayaking - Tampa Bay.
Reviews(728)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Nick was an amazing guide.
Nick was a great tour guide and was very informative about the nature and the culture of the Tampa area.
9
Worth every dollar! Best way to end summer!
Had a sunset kayak trip with friends and it was amazing! I’ve been kayaking before but truly this was wonderful. Our guide Nick was a gem, really informative and helpful. And we caught one of the best sunsets but the beach. Planning to come back with a bigger group and even family! 10/10 experience! I cannot recommend enough!
Operator response
Thank you for joining us on a clear kayak adventure! We are happy to hear you had such a blast exploring Shell Key Preserve at sunset and that Nick made your experience on the water even better! We look forward to paddling with you again soon!!
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Sunset Magic
Mac was a wonderful tour guide. We had so much fun on this adventure!
Operator response
Thank you for joining us on a clear kayak adventure! We are happy to hear you had a wonderful time on the water with Mak! We hope to see you again soon!
9
Dan! Is awesome!
Dan was amazing. Learned so much about the birds and nature. Absolutely awesome and beautiful trip!
Operator response
Thank you so much for joining us on the water! We’re thrilled you had and awesome time with Dan and that your trip was beautiful! We hope you’ll join us again soon!
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Early morning kayaking
We had a great time kayaking to shell key. Our guide Raven was informative and she even found me some cool shells too!
Operator response
Thank you for joining us on a clear kayak adventure! We are happy to hear you had a great time with Raven and that she found you some cool shells to take home! We hope to see you again soon!
M
Great value tour
We had a great time! Alessia is very knowledgeable and a great guide! We were lucky and were able to see 2 manatees and 3 dolphins and many other wildlife species. Afterwards, we had late lunch at the restaurant nearby. It was also really good.
Operator response
Thank you for joining us on a clear kayak adventure! We are happy to hear you had such an incredible time on the water with Alessia and that you encountered 2 manatees AND 3 dolphins along the way! We hope to see you again soon!
A
Spectacular views inside the mangrove canopy
Don’t miss really cool adventure
Operator response
Thank you for joining us on a clear kayak adventure! We hope to see you again soon!
I
Excellent outdoor fun and learning!
Our tour guide Alyssia (Les) was amazing! Very knowledgeable and kept us engaged through out the entire experience! It was so much fun!
Operator response
Thank you for joining us on a clear kayak adventure! We are happy to hear you had an amazing time learning about the local wildlife with Alessia! We hope to see you again soon!
E
Beautiful preserve, awesome guide
We had such an amazing experience on our kayak tour, and a huge part of that was our guide, Nick T. He was knowledgeable, personable, and genuinely excited about everything we encountered in the preserve. Every time he spotted something interesting, he seemed just as excited to show us as we were to see it. His enthusiasm was completely genuine and contagious, and it made the entire experience that much more fun. We had a wonderful time from start to finish. If you take this tour, ask for Nick!
Operator response
Wow!! We’ll be certain to pass on all your kind words to Nick! This is the most amazing and lovely review for one of our tour guides and we’re thrilled that you had such an incredible time with Nick! His enthusiasm and passion are inspiring and we’re so happy you enjoyed it as much as we do! We hope you’ll join us for another tour in the future!!
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