St Petersburg, Florida
The clear-kayak runs over Shell Key Preserve: transparent hulls above the grass flats, sunset glow tours lit from the boats and dolphins surfacing at paddle distance. The preserve is bird sanctuary and sandbar at once; the kayaks float its whole length.
Experience Tampa Bay from a new perspective with this 2-hour clear kayak tour, exploring Shell Key’s wildlife, mangroves, and sandy beaches.
Most Popular“We had an amazing time on the water with our guide, Ben! It was very cool seeing all the wildlife and enjoying the beautiful Florida weather.”
Experience a 2-hour small group dolphin cruise from St. Pete Beach, with snorkeling at Shell Key Island. Spot wildlife, enjoy scenic views, and relax.
“Dave was a wonderful guide and captain. He was very knowledgeable and caring. He stopped to save a swimmer and was so thoughtful during our ride. Thank you!”
Experience the unique thrill of paddling clear kayaks illuminated by LED lights at Shell Key Preserve, exploring wildlife after dark in St. Petersburg.
“We went on the guided night tour and it was nothing short of amazing! Our tour guide Matt was personable, knowledgeable and made sure we all had a great time. On our adventure, he helped point out a number of sea dwellers and many birds…”
Experience a peaceful kayak tour through Shell Key Preserve, paddle mangroves, spot wildlife, and enjoy beach stops—ideal for nature lovers and beginners alike.
“This is a not very strenuous kayak outing to Shell Island. It can be paddled solo or tandem. They do it at a very comfortable pace so nobody is too far behind and you don’t need basically any advanced kayak skills, in fact a first…”
Explore Shell Key Preserve on a relaxing 3-hour cruise from Johns Pass, enjoying shelling, wildlife sightings, and scenic boat rides in St. Petersburg.
“We had such an amazing time! The ride to Shell Key was smooth and informative! The gals that ran the tour were so fun and kind to everyone! It was a great day!”
Experience a scenic 20-minute ferry ride from Ft. DeSoto to Shell Key, with ample time for shelling, swimming, and wildlife spotting in pristine surroundings.
“Viator screwed us over! I realized I had made a mistake in my booking (did ferry+camping but only wanted ferry). When I called to fix the problem I was told that there was nothing they could do because it was less than 24 hours before…”
Discover Shell Key Preserve on a guided kayak tour—spot dolphins and manatees, paddle mangroves, and relax on Shell Key Island for a memorable Florida adventure.
“Thoroughly enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend it. Scott was a wealth of information and very passionate about the preserve. Beautiful scenery and relaxing environment. Will definitely return.”
Discover Shell Key's natural beauty on a small-group clear kayak tour, featuring wildlife sightings, mangrove tunnels, and expert guides for an authentic Florida adventure.
“Amazing, friendly tour guides who we enjoyed great conversation with. Had a fun time at Shell Key collecting shells and going in the water. Definitely worth doing on your vacation and has made our trip!”
Discover Shell Key Preserve with this guided kayak eco-tour. Paddle through mangroves, relax on beaches, and spot dolphins for a memorable nature experience.
“Excellent - Nick is an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable on local flora and fauna. Nice easy pace for kayaking.”
Discover St. Petersburg’s waterways with this private kayak tour through mangrove tunnels to Shell Key. Enjoy wildlife encounters, personalized routes, and expert guides for an authentic Florida experience.
“This was such a fun experience! Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable about all of the wildlife and we saw. Kayaking through the mangrove islands felt so special and unique to the area.”
Discover the Gandy Beach Mangroves kayaking tour led by expert guide Capt Yak, exploring Shell Key Preserve, wildlife, and mangrove tunnels for a unique eco-adventure.
“Great experience with alot of information. Saw a manatee and dolphin, enjoyed the swimming on the island”
Experience Florida's wildlife on a self-guided glass bottom kayak adventure exploring mangroves, sandbars, and islands near St. Pete Beach for $62.
“It would have been alot better if the sandbar would have been above water. But other than that it was a fun experience!”
Discover Shell Key Island on a 2.5-hour boat trip with dolphin sightings, shell hunting, and wildlife encounters, led by experienced guides in Florida.
“Excellent trip- nothing was too much trouble from the dolphins, stingrays and collecting sand dollars”
Explore Florida's pristine barrier islands with a guided kayak tour through mangrove tunnels, wildlife spotting, and beach relaxation—an authentic eco-adventure.
“Taylor is a wonderful guide! She took her time and emphasized it was our tour, to let her what our preferences were! We saw lots of birds, fish jumping, 7 dolphins, two stingrays mating and went shelling on a beach! Will go again without question!”
Rent a boat in St. Petersburg, FL, and explore Shell Key and nearby beaches. Enjoy personalized experiences with optional gear like kayaks and snorkel sets.
Clear kayaks, resident dolphins and Gulf sunsets on schedule.