Shell Key Clear Kayak Sunset & Glow Tours
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Sunset Tour: Enjoy a picturesque sunset before darkness falls &
Watch the sunset from the beautiful beach on Shell Key. As night falls, your LED lights will illuminate more of the water around you, the stars will come out, and the experience will be transformed into a nighttime kayaking adventure. Fish become quite active at dusk and start jumping out of the water.
Glow Tour: Adventure into the mangroves. Light up the water below your 100% clear kayak as you paddle at night into the hidden mangrove tunnel, where you will experience the ambiance created by the soft color of the LED glow lights on the incredible overhead formation of the mangroves. You’ll hear fish jumping around you, see some sea grass below, and feel the relaxing ocean air while paddling through the preserve.
This tour is for people who are adventurous! Due to the night time nature of the tour, there may be some surprise visits from wildlife.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
For our nighttime glow tours, we only allow teens ages 12 and older.
We require one adult per each child under age 18.
Must have upper body mobility and ability to climb stairs to get in and out of kayaks
The weight limit is 250 pounds per person AND no more than 425 pounds combined per tandem kayak.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Kayak at night on a glow tour and illuminate the water below! Enjoy a unique nighttime tour while your color-changing, waterproof LED lights illuminate the waters below your clear kayak. Explore the waters of Shell Key Preserve while looking for wildlife, taking in the stars, and lighting up the water beneath you. Depending on the departure time, you may witness an incredible sunset. As dusk falls, you’ll turn on your lights to illuminate the water below. Your tour guide will lead the way on a true adventure through the waters and around the mangrove islands of Shell Key Preserve. Along the way, be on the lookout for crustaceans, fish, sharks, birds, and more with the LED lights igniting the water as you paddle. This tour is for people who are adventurous! Due to the night time nature of the tour, there may be some surprise visits from wildlife. Plan on wearing long sleeves and/or long pants, with bug spray underneath your clothing to deter mosquitos.
What‘s Included
Paddles and Seats
Lifejackets with whistles
Clear Kayaks with LED lights
Dry Bags to store your phone or keys
Gratuities
Options
Sunset Tour
Stops at the beach : Enjoy a picturesque sunset from the beautiful beach on Shell Key before darkness falls, then paddle at dusk.
Glow Tour - Paddle at night
Stops in the mangrove tunnel: Adventure into the darkness! Light up the water below your 100% clear kayak as you paddle at night into the mangrove tunnel.
Reviews
606 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Had a blast!
NLord31,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was Raven today. She did an amazing job explaining the area, all the wild life, and more history of the area. I highly recommend this tour.
Fun afternoon
suekD6496IU,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Raven did a fabulous job!! Fun kayak and tour I recommend
Thanks Ben you made my Sons birthday specoial
I2267AUjoec,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ben was awesome very personable, patient and a pleasure
This tour is definitely worth it!
K8567IXjoannc,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Raven was an excellent guide, super friendly and made a point to show us the different bird species and took us over so we could spend some time looking for shells. She understood the tides very well and knew how to navigate us in and out with ease - it was awesome!
So nice to connect with nature
KristineD173,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time on the tour. Raven was so informative and bright and professional friendly. She’s a great tour guide.
It was an amazing 1st experience with Jenna
lauracI1815EO,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. Thanks Jenna
Beautiful and Relaxing!
H8158TIclaudiav,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved this beautiful and relaxing experience! Our tour guide Raven was awesome!
Sunset tour fun!
P7888BXalexisc,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a great time and our guide Raven was fantastic and very knowledgeable! Thank you!!
Great tour
R4573NL,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour and even more amazing guide The level of care and hospitality was top notch. It was such a pleasant experience that I definitely want to return.
Shell Key fun
karensQ9431UY,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00great experience with our tour guide Ben, enjoyed shell key!
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