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Shell Key Shelling & Snorkel Kayak Tour - St. Pete

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Overview

Explore the stunning shores of Shell Key on this 3-hour guided shelling tour. Discover beautiful and unique shells as you stroll along the shoreline or snorkel in the warm shallows. With a knowledgeable guide, find hidden gems and learn about the local ecosystem. Ideal for families, beach lovers, and anyone looking to enjoy a day in the sun, this tour promises a relaxing time immersed in nature's beauty.

*Each guest is provided with a cleaned and sanitized mask & snorkel as well as an inflatable tube to relax in the water.

**Photos from your experience will be emailed to each group for no additional cost!

What's Included

  • Life jacket
  • Drybag
  • Kayak and paddle
  • Bottled water Bring water! We are unable to provide this for you
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2962 Pinellas Bayway South
Tierra Verde, FL 33715, USA

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Shell Key Preserve

Your guide will greet you at the meeting location where you will be given dry bags if needed and a brief paddle talk to go over any instructions and tips to make your trip as easy and enjoyable as possible. We will then make our way through the calm waters of Shell Key Preserve keeping an eye out for dolphins, rays, seabirds and more! When we arrive Shell Key, you will be given plenty of time to explore the shoreline or swim in the shallows--seeking out the protected island's namesake treasures-- beautiful and unique shells. Your guide will share local wildlife facts and help you find and identify shells as you wander. This is an easygoing adventure perfect for nature lovers, photographers, shelling enthusiasts, and anyone looking to relax on one of Florida's most stunning coastal preserves.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with shoulder or elbow problems. Must be able to paddle.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • "Operated by a business"

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Q: Are there any weight restrictions for kayaking?

A: The maximum weight capacity for kayaking is 340 lbs / 154 kg. Read more Nov 2021

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Activity code: C-5598069P5

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  • Bottled waterBring water! We are unable to provide this for you

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  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • "Operated by a business"

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