Guided Kayak EcoTour of Beautiful Shell Key Preserve

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St Petersburg, USA

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Overview

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!

What's Included

  • Sit on top kayaks and all needed equipment

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    2820 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde, FL 33715, USA

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    PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE EARLY. YOUR BOOKING TIME IS OUR PLANNED ARRIVAL TIME. Look for the other cars and our big pickup truck (usually a white Ford pickup truck with silver enclosed trailer) off the right side of the road in the open grassy lot area at approximately the address given.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Start Time • 10:00 AM

    What To Expect

    Shell Key Shoal

    We will spend about 30 minutes exploring the beaches of Shell Key with an opportunity to swim, wade, collect shells, etc
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Shell Key Preserve

    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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    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Operated by a business

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-169341P3

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