Shell Key Shelling & Snorkel Kayak Tour - St. Pete
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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!
Inclusions
What's included
- life jacket
- drybag
- kayak and paddle
What's not
- Bring water! We are unable to provide this for you
Itinerary
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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Your guide will send you the exact pin drop of the meeting location the day before the tour to help with GPS discrepancies.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Local Tide Kayak Tours & Sandbar Parties
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travelers with shoulder or elbow problems. Must be able to paddle.
How it compares in St Petersburg
- Its from-price is 26% below the median of the 212 experiences we list in St Petersburg.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 73 of 212.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About St Petersburg
St Petersburg is a Florida city on a peninsula between Tampa Bay and the Gulf, known for its Dalí museum, waterfront parks, murals and beaches.
St Petersburg lies at the tip of the Pinellas peninsula in Florida, with Tampa Bay on one side and the Gulf of Mexico on the other. It earned the nickname the Sunshine City, and its downtown waterfront has parks, a long pier and a harbour full of yachts. The Salvador Dalí Museum holds one of the largest collections of the painter's work outside Europe, and the Museum of Fine Arts and the Chihuly Collection add to the arts district.
Top-ranked sights in St Petersburg: St. Pete Beach, Gizella Kopsick Palm Arboretum, North Straub Park.
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