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Shell Key Shelling Kayak Tour - Find Natural Treasures - St. Pete

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St Petersburg, USA
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10+ bookings last month.
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • drybag
    • life jacket
    • kayak and paddle
    • Bottled water
      Bring water! We are unable to provide this for you

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • 3000 Pinellas Bayway S Parking
      3000 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde, FL 33715, USA

      3000 Pinellas Bayway S. (Tampa Bay Watch) is the closest address to the launch site so you can use that for GPS, but we are JUST PAST this address! Go through the toll. We are the first right AFTER the toll, BEFORE the bridge!

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    1

    Shell Key Preserve

    1 hour Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Most travellers can participate
    • Not recommended for travelers with shoulder or elbow problems. Must be able to paddle.
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    Cancellation Policy

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

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    Featured review

    Suzanne_B
    Really nice kayaks with great back support, excellent and thoughtful guides. On the way out these adorable Cormorants stuck with us and kept diving under the boat, which was really cool. Taylor showed us a whole bunch of different snails and birds and water creatures on the way and near the island. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys kayaking or SUP!

    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 20 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Wonderful

    Suzanne_B, Apr 2026
    Really nice kayaks with great back support, excellent and thoughtful guides. On the way out these adorable Cormorants stuck with us and kept diving under the boat, which was really cool. Taylor showed us a whole bunch of different snails and birds and water creatures on the way and near the island. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys kayaking or SUP!

    Best shelling experience.

    Laurie_C, Apr 2026
    That if you have never kayak before the water can be a little hard to paddle with the wind. It's not like going down a river.

    Taylor was great. Beautiful Day on the Water.

    Steve_C, Jan 2026
    Our guide Taylor, was great. She is a happy, attentive guide who obviously enjoys kayaking and ensuring our group enjoyed our day.

    Great experience for our...

    Maribeth_R, Jan 2026
    Great experience for our family of (5) - we have (3) teenagers who all had a great time kayaking, exploring, and shelling.

    Really great kayaking tour

    Sara_P, Dec 2025
    Taylor was an absolutely wonderful guide on our kayaking trip to Shell Key. Not only was she prepared and flexible for different types of weather, she was knowledgeable about the waters, the wildlife, the shells, etc. She engaged both my kids and even towed one when he was too tired to keep paddling! I would book with Taylor again in a heartbeat. She was truly GREAT!

    A fun excursion with a great guide and tons of treasure!

    Nicole_A, Oct 2025
    Taylor was amazing! She helped us navigate the tides to Shell Key and was friendly and knowledgeable. We loved spending time with her! She was great with my daughter and even helped her find some special new treasures. It was a fabulous excursion!
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