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Shell Key Tour with Capt Yak

5.081 reviews

  • 3 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Capt. Yak is Veteran owned. You will be taken on an Amazing Adventure in a one-of-a-kind Mangrove Preserve. Capt. Yak (Greg) has been exploring Florida waterways for many years and you will be mesmerized by his knowledge. You will be lead through the preserve to areas that will be sure to find unique creatures that live below and above the water. You will paddle with ease on the some of the newest, most comfortable and best paddling Sit-On-Top Single or Tandem Kayaks. We will venture through mangrove tunnels, over beds of seagrasses and sandbars while encountering wildlife. Departure time 9:30am This tour is especially popular for family groups!

Inclusions

What's included

  • Single or Tandem Kayaks, Paddles and Life Vests.

Itinerary

  1. ***IMPORTANT! Tour Departures can change occasionally due to weather and tide. A notification will be sent shorty after booking of any possible departure time changes. We will explore through and around Mangrove Keys, Sea Grass Beds & Sand Bars. Birds, stingrays, horseshoe crabs, shells, manatees and dolphins are some of the wildlife we may encounter. Capt. Yak will immerse you in this vital ecosystem with information on the abundant wildlife and plant life that you will encounter on this 3 hour tour. Don't worry about getting tired, your route will be based on the tide and wind to make the paddle as easy and enjoyable as possible. With nearly 30 years experience in the field & working in zoos Greg Has acquired a vast amount of knowledge that crosses over to his passion of kayaking mangrove Preserves.

    30 min

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
Location: 2962 Pinellas Bayway South, Tierra Verde, Fl 33715 Detailed Directions: - The launch is approximately 3 miles on the right once you cross over the Tierra Verde Bridge and go through the round-a-bout and past the 7-11. - Turn right immediately after the toll booth before the bridge
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 8 travellers
Operated by
Capt Yak
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in St Petersburg

  • Its from-price is 39% 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 48 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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