Shell Key Shelling, Shark Tooth & Snorkel Kayak Tour - St. Pete
Overview
Explore the stunning shores of Shell Key on this 3-hour guided shelling tour. Discover beautiful and unique shells as you stroll along the shoreline or snorkel in the warm shallows. With a knowledgeable guide, find hidden gems and learn about the local ecosystem. Ideal for families, beach lovers, and anyone looking to enjoy a day in the sun, this tour promises a relaxing time immersed in nature's beauty.
*Each guest is provided with a cleaned and sanitized mask & snorkel as well as an inflatable tube to relax in the water.
**Photos from your experience will be emailed to each group for no additional cost!
What's Included
- Life jacket
- Drybag
- Kayak and paddle
- Bottled water Bring water! We are unable to provide this for you
Meeting Location
2962 Pinellas Bayway South
Tierra Verde, FL 33715, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with shoulder or elbow problems. Must be able to paddle.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions (12)
Q: Are there any weight restrictions for kayaking?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-5598069P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (12)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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The maximum weight capacity for kayaking is 340 lbs / 154 kg.
Nov 2021No experience is necessary! Beginners are welcome on all of our kayak tours. Most of our guests have never been in a sea kayak before. Anyone in average physical condition may join a kayak tour. If you can hike or bike, you can paddle our sea kayaks. You do not need any swimming skills either.
The only prerequisite is a healthy spirit of curiosity and adventure.
Regardless of age or skill level you will find that our expeditions offer enough flexibility to make your experience with us safe and rewarding. We will show you proper sea kayaking technique and water safety before leaving the beach. And your expert guides will be with you throughout the adventure to give you pointers and improve your skills.
Sep 2022Your safety is City Balloon Tours’s number one concern. In general, sea kayaking is safer than most other outdoor pursuits, even bicycling.
Jan 2023If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- life jacket.
- drybag.
- kayak and paddle.
- Bottled water. Bring water! We are unable to provide this for you.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Shell Key Shelling, Shark Tooth & Snorkel Kayak Tour - St. Pete is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with shoulder or elbow problems. Must be able to paddle.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Shell Key Shelling, Shark Tooth & Snorkel Kayak Tour – St. Pete will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Life jacket
- Drybag
- Kayak and paddle
- Bottled waterBring water! We are unable to provide this for you
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with shoulder or elbow problems. Must be able to paddle.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
