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Stop At: Shell Key, Florida, USA
Your guide will welcome you and provide brief paddling and safety instructions. Then, you’ll be off on an adventure as your tour guide leads the way around the mangrove islands, through the shallows, and to the beach. If the tide is high, your guide will lead the way through a hidden mangrove tunnel. You’ll also take a break at Shell Key's beach, where you can collect shells, take in the views, and be surrounded by nature. Your guide will be happy to take photos and make sure you have fun along the way!
Be on the lookout for a manatee or the beautiful pink Roseate Spoonbills in the summer months. White Pelicans call the sandbars of Shell Key Preserve their home during the winter months! Throughout the year, dolphins frolic in the crystal-clear waters and cormorants love to swim alongside your kayak. Chances are that you’ll see a variety of wildlife, but sightings are random and not guaranteed.
Duration: 2 hours
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Billy's Stone Crab, 1 Collany Rd, Tierra Verde, FL 33715, USA
2 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
For your safety, we have a weight limit of 250 lbs per guest, and a combined limit of 425 lbs for two people in a tandem kayak
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : 652regans
The tour was so much fun, kayaking through the mangroves was amazing! Shoutout to Chris our guide who was so knowledgable about the animals, the preserve, the history and led an awesome tour, thanks Chris!
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Posted On : 2024-05-17
Posted By : codysM9641DM
Carmen was an amazing tour guide and the most knowledgeable on the birds/wildlife! We had a great evening! Thank you again!
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Posted On : 2024-05-16
Posted By : K6026IMdylanm
Very nice trip very educational and informative. Chris was awesome the whole time he was there to make sure our trip was perfect. Highly recommended.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16
Posted By : danielhP7775PV
I had a really wonderful time. Our guide Chris was excellent! Even though we didn't see any manatees or dolphins, it was an amazing experience. Chris made the trip so much more enjoyable with his laidback and upbeat attitude - and he was so informative too! I look forward to doing this again when I come back to Florida.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16
Posted By : sarahbV9267VI
This was an amazing tour! Alessia was so nice, very knowledgeable! Would absolutely recommend! Thanks for the pictures!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-16
Posted By : Departure03428599450
The tour was so fun! Being able to see in the water under the kayak was a great feature. Loved the birds that would swim under the kayaks and follow us. The tree tunnel & beach were both nice! Our guide, Less, was great!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-16
Posted By : marahb2024
My mother and I had a wonderful tour through Shell Key. I’ve taken this tour several times and it never disappoints. Chris was a fantastic guide and very attentive to guests needs while sharing his expansive knowledge on the wildlife and preserve. The highlight of our ride was exploring the mangrove tunnels!
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Posted On : 2024-05-16
Posted By : C3645CVjohnw
Alessia was our tour guide and did a great job explaining things we were seeing during our trip. The family are NOT kayakers, but we had a great time! It's great when the kids replace cell phones with oars!
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Posted On : 2024-05-14
Posted By : X7464PTkimberlyb
It was such a magical experience.
Obviously with any tour where you might spot animals there are no guarantees, but we were super lucky and saw dolphins twice! Besides that, we were able to watch birds hunting fish under water through the kayaks, which was so cool. We saw fish (including a stingray), several bird species, A GIANT SNAIL (found by our tour guide) and dolphins.
Alessia was really friendly and knowledgeable. She was also patient with a less experienced kayaker in our group.
I would recommend pairing up with someone if possible if you're new to kayaking or not as physically fit, because it is a decent workout.
We didn't have too much time on Shell Island (approx 25-30 mins) as we took longer to kayak over, but it was enough to explore, find shells or go for a quick swim.
It was a memorable experience, and very fun workout. I wouldn't go in expecting to see dolphins and getting disappointed potentially (because animals aren't predictable) Especially when the other animals were very cool to get so close to and the area is so beautiful, so it would've been great either way.
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Posted On : 2024-05-14
Posted By : mayab545
Our tour was amazing! Jenna very knowledgeable and accommodating.
We saw some birds. It was a great trip. Thank you Jenna!
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Posted On : 2024-05-13
