Saint Petersburg Paddle Boarding: Scenic Wildlife Tour
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47 Ratings
St. Petersburg
Experience the beauty of St Petersburg's Coffee Pot Bayou on a scenic wildlife tour while paddle boarding. Explore downtown architecture, encounter diverse wildlife, and get up close to dolphins and manatees.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 3099 1st St N - You will start with a lesson on how to properly handle the equipment. You will then paddle for 2 hours in Coffee Pot Bayou to Bird Island and view 30 different species of birds up close in their natural habitat. Your tour guide will be sharing the local wildlife as you float along side gorgeous and historic homes and enjoying the vast architectural styles. With some luck you will also be viewing some manatees and dolphins!

You will be meeting at Coffee Pot Bayou Park 3099 1st St N 33701, free parking. Tour includes tour guide, 10’
6” soft top paddle board, life jacket and bottle water.

Strict 24 hour cancellation policy.

What's Included
  • Bottled water provided
  • Expert lessons included
  • Quality 10’6” soft top paddle board
  • 2-hour guided SUP adventure
  • Friendly and knowledgeable tour guide
  • SUP paddle and life jacket supplied
What's Not Included
  • Tipping is optional but always appreciated
Additional Information

Join us for a paddle boarding adventure in St Petersburg’s famed Coffee Pot Bayou - a top-tier destination catering to all skill levels. Master the fundamentals of Paddle Boarding as you experience one of the most picturesque water channels in St Petersburg. Glide for 2 hours through the bayou, admiring beautiful city architecture and a wealth of wildlife. Our tour also includes a trip to Bird Island Sanctuary, home to more than 40 bird species. Don’t miss the opportunity to encounter Dolphins and Manatees up close. This outing presents an educational opportunity to discover why Paddle Boarding has become one of the rapidly rising recreational activities of today.

  • Minimum age is 11 must be able to paddle without assistance
  • Minors under 18 years of age must be accompanied with a parent
  • Maximum weight 270lbs
  • 24 hour cancellation policy
Location
3099 1st St NE
1st Street Northeast
Meet at Coffee Pot Bayou Park. Free parking no restrooms.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Bobdq3918zf
Jun 10, 2024
Amazing time! - My family had great time paddling around beautiful bird island and St Petersburg. Saw many Manatees and some stingrays. Our Tour guide was Amazing.
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S2666eqtammya
Jun 8, 2024
Fun and relaxing! Highly recommend! - Had a blast learning about the history and eco system with Louisa. Saw Manatees and Dolphins and many other flora and fauna! Overall a relaxing and fun day on the water!
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Krista_l
Jun 5, 2024
DOLPHINS! - Wry knowledgeable and relaxing guide, got to see dolphins and it was awesome!! Saw a whole new side of St Pete from the water
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Joe_s
May 30, 2024
GREAT TOUR!!!! - The paddle board tour was great! She was very knowledgeable about everything she showed us and we even got to see a dolphin
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Kayla_b
May 18, 2024
Pleasant, interesting - Louisa did a perfect job on our tour! We say plenty of dolphins. We enjoyed going around bird island. Will definitely do this tour again sometime!
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Cyndy_h
Nov 25, 2023
SUP Joy - I try to squeeze in some SUP wherever I travel if possible, so was delighted to find Doo’s tour on Viator. Although we didn’t see any dolphins this day, Bird Island was amazing and I enjoyed seeing neighborhoods from the water. She did a great job navigating us around, was prepared with water for us to drink as it was July, and took some great pics for me. Would definitely recommend.
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343quinnf
Nov 12, 2023
Great Experience - Doo was so great! She was very knowledgeable about the plant and animal life as well as the local history. We booked our tour last minute, the night before, and are so glad we did. Doo was very accommodating when we got there with sunscreen and water for us and was willing to hold things like our phones and car keys, as well as waterproof phone holders. She also took lots of pictures for us! None of this was necessarily included, but she went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. Highly recommend!
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Bshells2019
Sep 15, 2023
Fantastic time on the water! - This was the first time my sister and I had been on a paddle board. Louisa was fantastic and patient with us. We had an amazing time paddling around the preserve area. We saw numerous species of birds and even some dolphins. Highly recommend this experience.
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U2913zvalexandrai
Aug 2, 2023
Incredible paddleboard tour! - This was our first time paddleboarding and we had an amazing time! Our guide was helpful, kind, patient, and knowledgeable. Paddleboarding was much easier than we expected, and our guide was flexible with how and where we wanted to paddle. We saw a dolphin and a ton of different birds at Bird Island, and even got to go out to the bay. This was the perfect first paddleboarding experience as well as a great tour for seasoned paddlers. Highly recommend and definitely worth it!
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D4902pnfrankw
Jul 11, 2023
Paddle board tour with my Granddaughter! - What a fabulous day with Louisa (Doo)! Such a warm personality. She made sure we were comfortable on our boards before heading out. Very knowledgeable not only about the paddle boarding area (birds, vegetation, fish, manatees and dolphins), but also about St. Petersburg in general. I feel very confident in not only booking another tour, but also recommending her to friends and family.
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