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
619 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Kayak trip
S4631GTnathanh,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alessia was our guide. She was great. Very knowledgeable. I was very grateful she informed us about Mangrove crabs before I saw them. Because I would have thought they were spiders and would have attempted to walk on water had I seen them prior to the explanation. Great trip all around. Would definitely recommend.
St Pete’s Shell Key Preserve Kayaking
Global640434,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We just finished the tour to Shell Key Preserve, with the BEST TOUR GUIDE, Les!! She was amazing and so informative! Even making our memories super special by capturing our adventure for us!! Videos and many pictures! Highly recommend this adventure, and hope you get paired up with Les! You will love her and your adventures!! 5 stars!!
Kayak Adventure
F4727TTmichaelh,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great time on the water with a friendly and knowledgeable guide. Raven is excellent with a real passion for the wildlife in the area. Thanks again!
FL must Do!!!!!
davidsA1865EF,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an absolute blast! Took my lady out and it turned into one of those “we’re definitely doing this again” kind of days. The water was crystal clear and just straight-up beautiful—felt like we were in a postcard. Big shoutout to Ben, our guide—dude was top-tier. Super knowledgeable, kept it fun the whole time, and dropped little insights that made the experience feel way more immersive instead of just another tour. Everything about it hit: the vibe, the views, the energy. If you’re even thinking about it, stop overthinking—just book it. 10/10, easy recommendation.
A Definite Win!
966skm,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hannah was a great tour guide and taught us a lot about our beautiful surroundings and eco system. Every aspect of the kayak was breath taking and easy. What an adventure! I’d love to do it again and share with more friends and family. A definite win!
Must do!
951davej,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely a MUST DO! Jimmy was very knowledgeable, and helpful.
Spectacular !! Recommend!
Adventure52772074667,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hannah was a very friendly and knowledgeable guide. She also was very accommodating to help make our experience memorable by taking photos for us, as well as giving us an opportunity for mindfulness while in such a beautiful place!
Super fun adventure!!
A5413DTsarahm,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jenna was amazing!! Super sweet and knowledgeable! We really enjoyed our time and learned so much!
Shell Key sunset tour
317violetb,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time on our Shell Key sunset tour! Our tour guide Jenna was so kind, as well as so knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife we saw. This was my first kayaking trip ever, and she was also very patient and helpful. Definitely will be taking another trip on our next visit. Thanks, Jenna!
Jenna was great
240buckl,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome experience. Jenna was very knowledgeable of the area and could tell she loves her job
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