Private Tour
Mangrove Tunnels Kayak Tour To Shell Key - St. Pete
Overview
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2 hours 45 minutes
Mobile ticket
Paddle hidden mangrove tunnels, spot wildlife, and unwind on the pristine beach of Shell Key. A 2.5-3 hour tour, including about 30 minutes of beach time. This tour is perfect for nature lovers and those who want to get a little bit of everything out of their kayak tour. All experience levels welcome.
Your guide will take photos of you and your group throughout the tour. Photos from your experience are emailed to each group for no additional cost!
**MOST tours are booked as private tours. We enjoy being able to cater to each specific goups' interests and abilities. If you are a group that would prefer not having a private experience, just reach out and we will keep the time slot open for more people to join!
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for travelers with shoulder or elbow problems.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Guests will to take a break from paddling to swim in the shallows at Shell Key, search the shoreline for shells, or just relax and take in the beautiful scenery of one of Florida's most beautiful, protected barrier islands.
What‘s Included
dry bag
life jacket
kayaking equipment
Photos Of Your Experience
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Mangrove Tunnels Kayak Tour To Shell Key - St. Pete
Reviews
52 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Mangrove tunnel adventure
Renee R,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had 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.
Amazing kayak experience in the Mangroves!
val313312,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing 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!
Great Kayak adventure
Charles S,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A 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.
Great fun family kayaking adventure
Danbud8,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun 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
Taylor was great. Very...
Leah K,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Taylor was great. Very knowledgeable and kind. Was a fun, great experience. Would definitely do again.
Awesome day!!
trindac2026,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Taylor is knowledgeable about the area, provided great info as well as working with the tides and winds for a better experience for everyone. If was a great day! There is quite a bit of paddling to shell key and back but the pace is great! Highly recommend!
A great morning on the water
michelelF7648VS,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a great experience for locals and visitors to the area. Exploring the mangrove tunnels and shelling on a beach that we had all to ourselves was very enjoyable. Taylor is a knowledgeable tour guide with a passion for sharing this piece of paradise on the West Coast of Florida. We recommend this excursion.
Beautiful day kayaking
Julia R,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Trip was great , beautiful surroundings, enough time to explore and enjoy the beach , our guide Taylor was very nice and knowledgeable
Hey! Pick This Kayak Trip.
denisecA4960KN,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had to cancel a trip with another company and they recommended calling Taylor. This turned out to be great luck. Taylor actually answered the phone while picking up garbage on the beach (I salute you). She was was so kind and welcoming to everyone. I was dropped ff early and picked up late. She wanted to make I was comfortable each time. On the trip she was informative all along the way telling us all about the flora and fauna. It was a great trip and I would recommend it to anyone.
A Must-Do Kayaking Tour for Nature Lovers
Julia R,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an amazing time on a kayaking tour today! From the moment we got on the water, everything was well-organized and relaxed. Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure everyone felt comfortable, The scenery was absolutely beautiful—We even got close enough to spot some amazing birds and fish, mangroves tunnel made the whole experience very unique The pace of the tour was perfect too: plenty of time to enjoy the surroundings. Out Guide , Taylor was super nice and friendly .
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