ST PETERSBURG · KAYAKING TOURS
The water worth the paddle.
The 10 st petersburg kayaking tours travellers paddle most, gathered in one place. Where each route takes you, how long you are on the water, who runs the trip, and what a seat in the boat costs.
Clear kayak tour to Shell Key Preserve from Tierra Verde. See underwater life, paddle mangroves, collect shells, spot dolphins and birds.
Most Popular“all four of us in our family enjoyed doing this. Our guide, Les, was excellent. We will do this again the next time we are in Florida.”
Clear kayak glow at Shell Key Preserve in Tierra Verde with LED lights, possible sunset, and wildlife spotting after dark.
“The view from Shelly Key Island was beautiful. Not seeing any sea life was disappointing and wearing clothes as stated in the "what is needed" was not good, it should say wear bathing suit since you will get wet.”
Paddle Shell Key Preserve on calm Tampa Bay waters in a small group with gear, instruction, and a beach-and-mangrove nature stop.
“The day was perfect, lots of wildlife. The water was beautiful. Three hours was the perfect trip & the preserve was beautiful. Excellent excursion, Tracy was an awesome guide.”
Kayak Shell Key Preserve with local guides in small groups, paddle mangrove tunnels when tides allow, and swim on Shell Key Island.
“We truly enjoyed our day with Scott and Karissa. Very knowledgeable, friendly, and down-to-earth people. Scott gave great kayak pointers before we started our day to ensure a smooth experience. Gave interesting facts about the wildlife and environment of the mangroves. All in all worth the money and would definitely recommend it!!!”
Small-group clear kayak tour through Shell Key Preserve and Fort DeSoto near St Petersburg. Wildlife views, 4-mile paddle, free parking.
“Our guide was fantastic and so kind and friendly. She was very knowledgeable about the area, marine life and wildlife. She was patient and i really appreciate that she took some photos of us so we could just be in the moment.”
Kayak Shell Key Shoal and Shell Key Preserve from Tierra Verde. Shell hunts, mangroves, and wildlife sightings on a small-group eco tour.
“Very accommodating, anyone could do it. Nick was wonderFULL, very patient and knowledgeable. This tour was not only a hit for our family visiting us, but was also a hit for our 10yro. A lot of stops. I love that he emphasized the importance of taking everything back that your brought and the importance of…”
Private kayak from St. Pete Beach through mangroves to Shell Key, with safety gear, custom routes, and chances to spot dolphins and manatees.
“Unfortunately, Mother Nature canceled the Kayak trip. However, Neil was helpful and responsive in processing my credit card refund.”
Paddle Shell Key Preserve with Capt Yak on a small-group 3-hour kayak trip for manatees, dolphins, mangroves, and shell time.
“A kayaking expédition longer than most of the others offered, which felt like exploring the mangroves and involved a lot of wildlife sightings and paddling. A very friendly and passionnate guide. Shell key was a lot of fun to walk around.”
SUP from Coffee Pot Bayou to Bird Island: beginner lesson, wildlife talk, and possible manatees or dolphins. 2 hours, $65.
“Wry knowledgeable and relaxing guide, got to see dolphins and it was awesome!! Saw a whole new side of St Pete from the water”
St. Pete Beach glass-bottom kayak rental to Eleanor Island, John’s Pass sandbar, and a mangrove tunnel. Snorkel and relax.
“The company and kayaks never showed. 9 of us (unrelated) waited for a while hour at the drop off point and never got word from Sharkey's. We all called multiple times but finally just left.”
Every paddle worth taking, place by place.
