Top St Petersburg Eco Tours

If you want to explore the waters near St. Pete Beach at night, but are too intimidated to journey out on your own because the area is home to a lot of marine life, this tour is a great choice. This St. Pete Beach Glass Bottom Kayak LED Night Tour lets you go out with a guide who knows the area and its ecosystem well and who can easily lead the way even in the dark.

Step aboard an evening cruise for dinner and drinks while you take in views of St. Pete Beach. Watch over the landmarks of St. Pete and munch on food from the tropical-themed buffet. Open bar means you won't go thirsty while jamming to island music from the onboard DJ and other entertainment.

Look for dolphins around Boca Ciega Bay in St. Pete Beach on a cruise in the Tampa Bay Area. Continue into the Gulf of Mexico to visit Shell Key island, a wildlife preserve where you can snorkel, swim, or collect shells on the beach. Depending on the season, you might spot dolphins, manatees, rays, and a variety of seabirds. This family-friendly tour offers both a late morning and afternoon departure, making it easy to suit your schedule.

Get out on the water and look for dolphins and other wildlife with this nature boat cruise. Make your way to Madeira Beach to board “The Big Blue Boat,” the largest and most stable dolphin watching boat in the Tampa Bay area, then cruise out in search of dolphins, manatees, sea birds, and more, with full narration along the way.

Get out on the water and see Tampa Bay from a new perspective with this kayaking tour. Ride in a clear kayak—which has the advantage of greater visibility of the underwater world. Along the way look out for coastal birds, marine life, and the beautiful mangroves. No need to worry about missing out on photo opportunities—the trip includes photo stops and a break at Shell Key to enjoy its beach and sandbars.

The state of Florida has a history of human habitation stretching back at least 14000 years. Take a guided tour of the Jungle Prada Site in St. Petersburg to uncover Native American history as you walk through an archaeological site of the Tocobaga tribe. Learn about the ancient peoples and the Spanish conquistadors that landed in the area in 1528 and enjoy time roaming around the lush property.

Our 3hr Shell Key Shelling Trip is offered from Hubbard’s Marina inside Johns Pass and offers around one hour on the island exploring and shelling with around an hour ride down the back protected bay waters on a relaxing, safe, and fun trip onboard the HUB Cat 49. On the ride back to Johns Pass, we will cruise up our beautiful gulf beaches when weather allows, if it’s a little bumpy the ride back will also be in the back protected bay waters. We will often spot dolphins, seabirds, manatees and other wildlife on the ride out and back!

Shell Key Preserve is only accessible by water, and if you don’t own a boat, it can be hard to get to the area to explore it. This Shell Key Preserve Snorkeling Cruise from Tampa takes you to the 1,800-acre (728-hectare) wildlife preserve to snorkel and look for shells and wildlife. Some of the wildlife you may see along your journey, includes dolphins, birds, manatees, hermits crabs, fish, and horseshoe crabs.

Get a new perspective on St. Petersburg by booking this private helicopter tour. Get a bird's eye view of the gorgeous Florida coastline as you soar over the white sands of Treasure Island. Experience John's Pass from a new angle before flying over the famed beachfront pink palace that is the Don CeSar Resort. Your pilot will point out important sites and provide information on each.

Discover St. Petersburg's undeveloped Shell Key Preserve on this exciting kayak excursion. Join a small group and gear up for your adventure through mangrove tunnels and shallow seagrass meadows. While you paddle, observe local wildlife like sea turtles and seabirds and stop at Shell Island to collect seashells or go for a swim.

Far from your typical kayaking trip, this immersive tour is led by Captain Yak: an animal and ecology researcher. He’ll guide you through Shell Key Preserve which acts as a vital ecosystem for the area. After paddling through mangrove tunnels and over sandbars, you’ll have time to explore Shell Key. Captain Yak will share facts and stories with you on the return trip as you keep an eye out for local wildlife.

Fort De Soto Park is made up of five interconnected islands, making it both an easy-to-access natural space and a unique setting where diverse wildlife lives. This private birding tour is an excellent way to discover what seabirds and other fowl migrate to these islands each year. Half-day and limited to two people, this tour is a low-impact, leisurely way to learn more about St Pete’s wildlife.

See Florida’s marine life in their natural environment with the narration of our knowledgeable engaging captains concluding with an incomparable Florida sunset.

Come see the Romanic and breathtaking views of the Sunset and skyway bridge! We are one of the very few companies that have a private vessel that will give you this tour , especially going under the Skyway bridge You are welcome to bring any food and beverage including alcoholic beverage This is an amazing opportunity to see dolphin, sunset and the lights of 3 incredible and different bridges. This trip can be made to order with a stop at the beach or many other amenities. Please know if adding things this will add cost.

Experience viewing of dolphins, seabirds, and a variety of marine life. Fun for all ages, this is a tour you don’t want to miss. One of the largest resident populations of bottlenose dolphins in the world lives among the coastal lagoons and bays of Florida’s gulf coast. Come along on this 2-hour excursion and get a glimpse into the lives of some of the most socially fascinating creatures on the planet. Please reply to your confirmation email with the ages of all passengers, and what you are interested in seeing.

Our sunset tours are one-of-a-kind experiences. We venture out from our launch point at War Veterans Memorial Park into Boca Ciega Bay Aquatic Preserve, a haven for manatees, dolphin, and pelicans among many other species! We leisurely paddle through mangrove lagoons and the intracoastal waterway before our stop on Archie's Island, a small private island named after a beloved dog who frequented the hidden gem, and the perfect vantage point to watch the sun set down behind the St. Pete beaches!

Experience some of the most beautiful islands in the world on this memorable and laid back 4-hour, beach tour. Perfect for family or a group of friends in town for a visit. We will visit the Historic Fort De Soto and Shell Key Preserve. You can enjoy swimming, snorkeling, shelling or just lounging on the beach. You can stay on the beach the entire time or we can cruise for dolphins. Please reply to your confirmation email with the ages of all passengers, and what you are interested in seeing.

She’ll Key Preserve is only accessible by water. We depart daily from Madeira Beach. Our captain is very Knowledgable of the area and on our guided tour you may see some wildlife along the way like dolphins, birds and manatees. She’ll key is a nature preserve were you can snorkel and look for shells such as sand dollars, conch shells and many other variety of shells. Come enjoy a personal experience with us and see why we’re 5star rated.

Explore the beauty of Egmont Key on this 5-hour tour. You can also enjoy eco-touring, dolphin watching, snorkeling, and birding. With its crystal-clear waters, miles of white sand beaches, diverse wildlife and interesting history, this National Wildlife Refuge is a true escape. Please reply to your confirmation email with the ages of all passengers, and what you are interested in seeing.