Guided Kayak EcoTour of Beautiful Shell Key Preserve
from $48.00
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
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!
3 hours
Meet at the start point (no pickup)
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…
Itinerary
- 1Stop
We will spend about 30 minutes exploring the beaches of Shell Key with an opportunity to swim, wade, collect shells, etc
- 2Stop
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!
What's included
- Sit on top kayaks and all needed equipment
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
