Shell Key Nighttime Clear Kayak Tour: Experience Illuminated Waters
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246 Ratings
Tierra Verde
Experience the magic of illuminated waters on a nighttime clear kayak tour at Shell Key Preserve. Paddle through the glowing waters, spot wildlife, and enjoy a unique adventure under the stars.
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Shell Key - Kayak at night on a glow tour and illuminate the water below! Enjoy a unique nighttime tour while your color-changing, waterproof LED lights illuminate the waters below your clear kayak.

Explore the waters of Shell Key Preserve while looking for wildlife, taking in the stars, and lighting up the water beneath you. Depending on the departure time, you may witness an incredible sunset. As dusk falls, you’ll turn on your lights to illuminate the water below. Your tour guide will lead the way on a true adventure through the waters and around the mangrove islands of Shell Key Preserve. Along the way, be on the lookout for crustaceans, fish, sharks, birds, and more with the LED lights igniting the water as you paddle.

This tour is for people who are adventurous! Due to the night time nature of the tour, there may be some surprise visits from wildlife. Plan on wearing long sleeves and/or long pants, with bug spray underneath your clothing to deter mosquitos.

What's Included
  • Dry Bags to store your phone or keys
  • Lifejackets with whistles
  • Clear Kayaks with LED lights
  • Paddles and Seats
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a mesmerizing nighttime kayak journey and kindle the marine waters below! Experience an unrivaled nocturnal trip as the multicolored, waterproof LED lights installed on your transparent kayak light up the underwater world.

Navigate the waters of the beautiful Shell Key Preserve, keep an eye out for aquatic and terrestrial creatures, enjoy the starry night, and bewitch the water beneath with your light. Depending on when you start, a breathtaking sunset may be part of the experience. Upon twilight, switch on your lights to create a stunning underwater ambiance. Your guide will take you through a spectacular adventure, steering you through the waters and around the mangrove havens of the Shell Key Preserve. Keep your eyes peeled for creatures such as crustaceans, fish, sharks, and birds, made visible by the radiant lights illuminating the water with each paddle stroke.

This tour is designed for all the thrill-seekers out there! The twilight aspect of the tour adds the excitement of potential unexpected encounters with wildlife. For your comfort and safety, consider wearing long clothes and apply insect repellent beneath to keep mosquitos at bay.

  • Must have upper body mobility and ability to climb stairs to get in and out of kayaks
  • The weight limit is 250 pounds per person AND no more than 425 pounds combined per tandem kayak.
Location
1 Collany Rd
Collany Road
Please park in the sand/dirt lot next to Billy's Stone Crab! We meet on the dock directly behind Billy's Stone Crab (follow the wooden restaurant entrance ramp back to the docks behind Billy’s Stone Crab).
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Debby
Apr 14, 2024
A must do! - Definitely a winner Less was so professional and fun.We learned so many things about marine life in florida. The glass bottom boat made it extra special Would highly recommend this tour.
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319tieb
Apr 13, 2024
Kayaking with friends - Raven was amazing and she did such a good job so informative so polite gave us the wonderful experience. It’s our first time and it was a great time.
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Iolani_c
Apr 1, 2024
Great evening activity on the water - Bria was a great host. Place was easy to find, directions were spot on. Small group size kept it personal. Sunset was gorgeous. Seeing the wildlife through the kayak was unique. Great night activity if you are looking for something different. Recommend.
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Averie
Mar 19, 2024
Glow in the dark clear kayaks - Carmen our your guide was awesome!! She knew so much about the wildlife and was very informative. We had a blast! Highly recommend.
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F8986zdjoshuab
Mar 17, 2024
Third time for us! - Jesse was great! Fun trip! We will be back. Would be cool if there was an option with more time out at the beach to wander. This was our third time at this location, and we will go again.
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Tomlz385hq
Mar 16, 2024
Kayak Tour - Amazing Trip. Bria was awesome. So very informative!!!! The dolphins were spectacular!!!! ….. Lots of wildlife. !!!!
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R7529wcmarkm
Mar 9, 2024
Great spring break adventure - Fantastic experience for the whole family. The clear LED kayaks are so cool! Our guide Ben was great - friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about the wildlife. It was awesome when we stopped to check out the conch and horseshoe crab. Highly recommended!
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Ethan
Mar 3, 2024
Great time kayaking at night. - It was a fantastic experience kayaking at night with friends and family. Jenna, our guide, shared lots of excellent information about the local wildlife and area.
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Ashleydk2331ez
Mar 3, 2024
10 out of 10 - The views were absolutely beautiful, especially during golden hour! Our guide, Jenna, was amazing! You could tell she genuinely loves her job and is super knowledgeable about all of the wildlife! Definitely recommend going and having Jenna be your guide!
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Millervalerief
Feb 19, 2024
Great guide! - Best guide ever!! We really enjoyed ourselves an Guide was helpful and fun! Great experience and clear bottom wS a bonus!
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