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Kayak Tour at Shell Key with Capt Yak

St Petersburg, Florida, USA

Overview

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This 3 hour guided tour will take you through a vital eco-system known as Shell Key Preserve.
Having conducted field research through out the world and working at various US Zoos for nearly 30 years, Capt Yak has acquired a vast amount of knowledge regarding the animal and plant life you will encounter.
You will paddle with ease on the some of the most comfortable and best paddling Sit-on-top single or tandem kayaks.
We will venture through mangrove tunnels, over beds of seagrasses and sandbars while encountering wildlife. Midway we will stop on Shell Key. You can take a stroll, swim, find that perfect shell or just relax and take in the surroundings.
On the return trip Capt Yak will continue to share his knowledge and you will be mesmerized by the stories he shares with you.
We have multiple departure times daily that vary between 9:00am-3:00pm based on tides and weather.
Feel free to message me for tour times prior to booking if you are looking for a specific time.

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Kayak Tour at Shell Key with Capt Yak

Tour guide

Language: English

Human tour guide

Duration: 3 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.

Single or Tandem Kayaks, Paddles and Life Vests.

Meeting point

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Pinellas Bayway Kayak and SUP Launch, 2828 Pinellas Bayway South Tierra Verde, Fl. 33715 Located 2-1/2 miles on the right once you cross over the Tierra Verde Bridge. There is no sign and you can park anywhere on the grass lot. You will see Capt Yak's Wrapped Silver Nissan Titan and Kayak Trailer.

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We will explore through and around Mangrove Keys, Beds of Sea Grasses and Sand Bars. Birds, stingrays, horseshoe crabs, shells, manatees a dolphins are some of the wildlife we may encounter. Capt Yak will immerse you in this vital ecosystem and provide you with information on the abundant wildlife and plant life that you will encounter on this 3 hour tour. Don't worry about getting tired, your route will be based on the tide and wind to make the paddle as easy and enjoyable as possible. Midway through the tour you will stop at Shell Key and have time for a stroll, take a dip in the warm gulf waters, look for that special shell, have a snack or just relax and take it all in. On the return trip you will continue to be mesmerized with your interactions with your guide. With nearly 30 years experience conducting field research around the world and working in zoos Greg Has acquired a vast amount of knowledge that crosses over to his passion of kayaking Shell Key Preserve for many years.

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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 experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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