Electric Paddle Board Tour: Dolphin Watching at Shell Key
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33 Ratings
Dunnellon
Experience the thrill of dolphin watching on an electric paddleboard tour at Shell Key Preserve. Relax and explore the turquoise waters while spotting dolphins, manatees, and more!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Shell Key Preserve - We will be stopping at a picturesque beach at Shell Key Preserve for 15 - 30 minutes to swim and explore. This beach is secluded, not crowded, with pristine crystal clear water.
What's Included
- Premium 11’6” hard top paddle board with full kit
- Efficient Bixpy Jet propulsion system
- Included SUP paddle and safety life jacket with whistle
- Complimentary small dry bag for cellphones and personal items
- Professional tour guide and safety training
- Enjoyable 2 Hour Guided Tour experience
- 250lb (110kg) max weight capacity for paddle boards and kayaks
- Refresh yourself with bottled water provided
What's Not Included
- Tipping is optional but is always appreciated
Additional Information
If tranquility and excitement are what you seek, your search ends at the motor-driven paddle board tour at Shell Key Preserve. With enticing warm, aqua-clear waters, it’s the ultimate location for some rest and relaxation or an adventurous plunge. This promises to be a thoroughly enjoyable, memorable experience!
The tour itinerary includes a journey around a three-mile circumference of the preserve, with a 20-minute halt at the sandy beach. As we traverse the preserve, we may encounter dolphins, manateans, various species of aquatic life, and birds, not forgetting the mangrove tunnel ride.
Our motorized paddleboards are broad and steady, ensuring even novices have a splendid time. Participants of all proficiency levels are welcomed, and we provide pre-tour instruction.
Standard cruise speeds are between 4-6 mph, with potential for faster pedalling. The days of wind thwarting your direction are over, thanks to our eSUP that maintains your course even against the breeze. At last, a watersports activity that anyone can embrace!
- Minimum age is 13, Contact @ (714) 323-5004 for any questions or possible accommodations
- MAXIMUM WEIGHT CAPACITY FOR THE PADDLE BOARDS is 250lbs (110kg)
- 24 hour cancellation policy
- This is a small-group tour, maximum of 4 travelers
- OUR PADDLE BOARDS AND HYBRID KAYAKS HAVE A MAX WEIGHT CAPACITY OF 250LB (110kg).
Location
9435 SW 190th Avenue Rd
Southwest 190th Avenue Road
The launch site is at K.P. Hole Park. Once you will have to buy a day pass wristband from the park office to be authorized for the launch. After that you can meet us at the silver dodge 1500 with a trailer of paddleboards, where we can debrief and head out!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Dloud
Nov 28, 2023
Awesome tour on the electric paddle boards - Our guide Richard was so knowledgeable and friendly. We ended up having a private paddle out to Shell Key. The motorized paddle boards were awesome! You don't have to paddle too much. I would definitely recommend!
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Retha_t
Oct 30, 2023
A have to do it!! - The experience was beyond what I imagined!!! Our guide went beyond what was expected!! Absolutely loved the experience!
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290terris
Oct 22, 2023
Great Experience - Such a great experience! The paddle boards were very easy to maneuver. We got to see dolphins and manatees. We even had a manatee swim right up to our boards. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Our guide took pictures for us and gave us recommendations on restaurants to go to for the rest of our stay. Would definitely do again!
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Aer7470
Jul 4, 2023
Awesome Tour! - This tour is a must! It was so much fun and the weather was so perfect. Richard, our guide, was awesome. He was so helpful and laid back. This was mine and my fiancés first time paddle boarding. He gave us some history throughout the tour while paddling to the private beach we stopped at which was absolutely stunning. We stopped for about 40 mins at the beach to swim and explore. Me and my fiancé brought our goggles to explore because the water was so clear. We saw lots of fish and a manatee even came through (but we missed it). Richard also provides dry bags if you wanna take water, your phone, sunscreen, etc. He also took us through a mangrove which was so cool and we all stopped to take pictures. It was very enjoyable and it was nice having a motorized paddle board. It was well worth the money and would totally do it again!
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Kim_w
Jun 8, 2023
We had a blast with... - We had a blast with Richard. We loved the electric paddle board and the water was beautiful . It was worth the money for sure
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17destinih
May 5, 2023
Paddleboarding will never be the same! - What an awesome experience! I immediately told my husband of my adventure and that we definitely need motors for our paddleboards, haha. So much wildlife! Tons of birds, swimming alongside the paddleboards and eating fish, a few dolphins along the way too! The mangrove tunnel was shorter than expected, but very cool. The clear blue water out at the key was stunning and perfect for a swim. Most of the tour was in shallow water so if you fell off (hard to do with such sturdy boards provided), you can simply stand up to get back on the board. Our guide was very knowledgeable and we actually learned a lot about the history of the area, the wildlife and even about mangroves! A hat was recommended and I was grateful to have brought one at their suggestion. I would definitely recommend this trip!
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Katharina_w
Apr 9, 2023
eSUP was fun, nature beautiful - Richard was an amazing guide! It was our first time eSUP and we were not sure if we could stand up, but it was way easier than expected. The nature was beautiful. We saw a pelican, many other birds catching fish, jellyfish, stingray, ...
Even though we weren't lucky to see dolphins it was a great experience and really fun! Highly recommended trip!
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Oyyer1601
Oct 29, 2022
Great time very enjoyable - I highly recommend this tour if you've never done it. We had an amazing time. So much fun being on the water, going through the mangroves. The island beach is super cute. The electric motors were a huge help. I'll definitely be back!
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Kelbel813
Oct 17, 2022
Extremely Fun & Enjoyable Experience! - My sister came to Florida for a visit and booked this adventure for us. It was a great way to enjoy the water and sunshine. The motorized boards make it relaxing as well. Richard is friendly & patient; he takes his helping everyone use the board etc and is also very knowledgeable about the area.
We had such a beautiful day....highly recommend this for both locals & tourists.
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Tweetie70
May 12, 2023
Fun experience - It was fun and my kids had good time. I don’t know that I’d call it a dolphin watching tour though. Not many dolphins come into the area that you go thorough on the way to Shell Key, and the mangrove tunnel is short but pretty cool. Richard is very nice and informative and made everyone feel comfortable on the boards. Cormorants were fun to watch and we saw some rays and snook, and found some nice shells.
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