Mangrove Kayak Tour: Explore Shell Key

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Explore hidden mangrove tunnels, spot wildlife, and relax on Shell Key’s pristine beach. Perfect for nature lovers of all experience levels.

Duration: 2 hours, 45 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Shell Key - Visitors can pause their paddling adventure to enjoy a swim in the shallow waters at Shell Key, explore the shoreline for shells, or simply unwind and appreciate the stunning views of one of Florida’s most picturesque, protected barrier islands.

What's Included

Dry bag
Life jacket
Kayaking equipment
Photos of your experience

Additional Information

Explore the hidden mangrove tunnels by paddle, observe wildlife, and relax on the untouched beach of Shell Key. This 2.5-3 hour tour includes approximately 30 minutes of beach time. It’s ideal for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a diverse kayaking experience. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Location

2800 Pinellas Bayway S

Pinellas Bayway South

If you go through a toll, you’ve gone too far! When you arrive at the address, park anywhere in the grass parking lot, just don't park on the sidewalk! You will see kayak trailers. Depending on the GPS you use, you may see the kayak launch named “Catsperr Hole” or “Butler Hole”.

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Venture533735

Apr 9, 2026

Great experience! - This was such a great experience going through the mangroves was so beautiful and exciting! Taylor was an excellent guide!!

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O7429draliciar

Apr 8, 2026

Amazing Kayaking Tour - We had an absolutely amazing time on our tour!! We saw dolphins, walked along a sandbar, looked for shells on Shell Key and the mangroves were SO COOL! Our guide, Taylor, was wonderful! She answered every question we had about the mangroves, wildlife etc. and was very helpful when it came to the kayaking part of the tour. I would highly recommend this tour, and know that we will 100% do it again our next trip!

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Z8438rprebeccat

Apr 5, 2026

The best possible option - Taylor is an amazing tour guide who knows great information about the water craft the tides habitats and creatures that we found along the way. She's super fun , and caters each experience specially to the group she is with. 10/10 will go again.

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Wpwhiteside

Apr 4, 2026

Great Time! - Taylor was extremely nice, informative, and very knowledgeable about the birds and the ecosystem in the mangroves and surrounding waterways. The kayaks were surprisingly comfortable and in good shape. There were options to stop and take photos of the mangrove tunnels. We saw dolphins and the Shell Beach was just gorgeous. The entire tour was a “10” definitely a must do!

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Lisatd8549sf

Apr 3, 2026

Really fun experience- highly recommended - We wanted to take a kayak tour and selected this one. What a good decision! We had no problem finding the location and Taylor (our guide) was very knowledgeable and very personable. She did a wonderful job and really recommend taking a tour with her! Thank you for trip we had a great time!

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Seaside43868005481

Apr 3, 2026

Fun & Informative Kayak Tour - We had such a fun and informative tour with Taylor! She was engaging through the entire trip and shared lots of interesting information about the waterways, the wildlife we were seeing and paddling with, and the mangroves we kayaked through. Shell Key was a perfect midway resting spot. Great perks, like providing us with pictures and a GPS map showing our route, which helped us better recount the experience with our friends. I highly recommend the tour and Taylor as a guide! We would book this again on a return trip.

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Renee

Mar 28, 2026

Mangrove tunnel adventure - Had such a fun time with Taylor! She is very knowledgeable about the area and caters to the group’s interests. She even included a map of the route we took for our future solo adventures.

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Val313312

Mar 23, 2026

Amazing kayak experience in the Mangroves! - Amazing experience with Taylor! She is an expert guide, who knows a ton about the local area, mangroves, animals, birds and sea life. Taylor kept the whole group engaged with awesome attention to detail. All of the equipment was pristine. I would go again and recommend this as a highlight of a St Pete visit!

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Charles_s

Mar 16, 2026

Great Kayak adventure - A beautiful Kayak trip thru the inlet and mangroves. We had a wonderful afternoon trip in the Florida sunshine. Taylor was a great guide, very informative and knowledgeable.

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Danbud8

Mar 14, 2026

Great fun family kayaking adventure - Fun family kayaking tour through the mangrove tunnels and out to shell key. Taylor was a friendly and knowledgeable guide. One of a family was a first time kayaker and had no problem at all. The pace was not rushed and there was plenty of time to explore Shell Key

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From $65

up to 8 guests

1 - Adult