Top St Petersburg Kayaking 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.

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.

Whether you’re a local looking for a new way to exercise or a visitor who wants to discover Florida’s waterways, this private kayaking adventure in Tierra Verde is customizable to your desires. This experience includes all of the gear you need, including ocean kayaks, paddles, a safety vest, dry bags, and more. They’ll help you put together a unique tour through the local mangrove tunnels where you can spot plenty of aquatic and aviary wildlife.

Our guests meet us at our shop called The BoatDega. We have free parking and restrooms. We launch on the floating dock behind the shop. Each of our kayaks are double kayaks. Step inside your crystal clear kayak equipped with LED's a bit before sunset and paddle into the darkness. Your tour guide will take you along the canals. Enjoy the ambiance. It's cool, calm, and quiet. The stars and the moon create a canvas in the sky, and the lights colorfully illuminate the water below. This event requires a minimum number travelers. If we do not meet the minimum requirement, we will hope to reschedule you to another date or offer you a full refund.

Hi, I'm Scott. Karissa and I are the owners and only guides at Island Kayak Tours. We will guide you through the mangrove tunnels (tide permitting) and time your adventure just right to give you the best chance at seeing dolphins & manatees. There is also free time for you to explore Shell Key Island, whether that means shelling, swimming, snorkeling, or simply enjoying the view. Our tours take place in a shallow saltwater preserve. There are no alligators, and most of the water is knee to waist-deep; perfect for both beginners and experts. All the experience I have from growing up here in St. Petersburg has given me the opportunity to put together a kayak tour like no other. Kayaking has always been one of my favorite things to do around the area. This has allowed me the opportunity to find all the best kayaking spots and to accumulate the local knowledge to give you a true Florida experience. I started this kayaking company to share the natural beauty of my home with you.

Shell Key Preserve is home to 1,800 acres (728 hectares) of natural space, which can be easy to get lost in if navigating alone. This Shell Key Preserve Small-Group Clear-Bottom Kayak Tour takes you in the intimate setting with a small group and guide to lead the way through the protected waters and it mangrove tunnels. Plus, your kayak is clear, so you can see what's swimming under you as your go.

Take a unique spin on a regular kayak tour with this Shell Key Preserve Glow-in-the-Dark Kayak Tour from Tierra Verde that lets you explore the water in a clear kayak with LED lights. You’ll get basic paddling instructions, and then hit the water to search for crustaceans, fish, sharks, birds, and more wildlife from the area.

Each of our glass bottom kayaks are lit up by multiple sets of LED lights which illuminates the underwater world in a whole new way! Along the way you may see a variety of fish, crabs, and other sea life. Our knowledgeable guides will be there to answer any questions you might have. Come explore with us through this unique experience discovering a different perspective of our great waterways!

As one of the largest undeveloped barrier islands in the area, Shell Key Preserve is a must see for all nature lovers. Join this guided tour of the preserve and discover this ecosystem up close. You’ll slide into a double kayak and paddle around shallow waters offering clear views of what’s beneath. Swim in Shell Key Shoal’s beaches then kayak to the preserve. Wade through seagrass flats and through mangrove tunnels during the adventure.

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.

Explore Shell Key Preserve with minimal effort on this small-group guided tour on an electric stand-up paddleboard (eSUP). Go further with less effort, even when going into the wind. Paddle through a mangrove tunnel, look for wildlife like dolphins and manatees, and enjoy time on the beach. Includes all equipment and a lesson on use of eSUPs before tour.

Have you ever paddled a clear kayak at night ? It’s quite an experience that is lit up by LED lights underneath and all around it. View the gorgeous underwater ecosystem in a unique way as we make our way through florida waterways into a bayou areas where we feed the fish.

We provide a one-of-a-kind kayak tour through Florida’s most pristine aquatic preserves, Boca Ciega Bay. Our guides are experts in the local history, culture, and have in-depth knowledge of the local plants and animals that will be seen during your kayak adventure. Boca Ciega Bay is a unique mix of natural ecosystems and beach town scenery. There are parts where you will feel like you are the only ones on the water, and other parts of the journey where you will feel like you are adventuring through Florida’s top beach destination. This 2 hour guided kayak tour will take you through mangrove lagoons, through one of St. Pete’s most important estuaries where dolphins and other animals love to feed and play, and to an abandoned island where you can take a break from paddling on the white sand beaches.

Our guests see manatees and dolphins all year long. We practice "passive observation" of the wildlife. We show you how to have an amazing encounter where the animal chooses to approach you. Our guests see manatees 99% of the time and dolphins almost as often. Let us help you make a memory you'll never forget.

Kayaking is a great way to explore the waterways around Florida, but if you prefer more viewing and less paddling, this experience is for you. Slide into this motorized hybrid kayak for a relaxing ride around Shell Key Preserve. Instead of fighting the wind or trying to stay on course, you’ll enjoy a leisurely flow around these crystal clear waters.

Immerse yourself in the nature and wildlife of the Shell Key Preserve with this guided kayak tour with a small group of just eight people. Meet at the Pinellas Bayway Kayak and SUP launch, get set up, then paddle through the waters and mangroves and around the islands of the preserve, while keeping an eye out for wildlife, including sea birds.

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 sailing, kayaking, and paddle boarding all in one place! Sail out with our experienced Captains, drop anchor, and enjoy an afternoon on the water at the famous John's Pass Sandbar. Pack a cooler with snacks or order ahead and let our crew worry about lunch aboard while you work up an appetite while paddling the mangrove islands.