Shell Key Nighttime Clear Kayak Tour: Experience Illuminated Waters
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257 Ratings
Tierra Verde
Experience the magic of illuminated waters on a nighttime clear kayak tour at Shell Key Preserve. Paddle through the glowing waters, spot wildlife, and enjoy a unique adventure under the stars.
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Shell Key - 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
  • Dry Bags to store your phone or keys
  • Lifejackets with whistles
  • Clear Kayaks with LED lights
  • Paddles and Seats
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a mesmerizing nighttime kayak journey and kindle the marine waters below! Experience an unrivaled nocturnal trip as the multicolored, waterproof LED lights installed on your transparent kayak light up the underwater world.

Navigate the waters of the beautiful Shell Key Preserve, keep an eye out for aquatic and terrestrial creatures, enjoy the starry night, and bewitch the water beneath with your light. Depending on when you start, a breathtaking sunset may be part of the experience. Upon twilight, switch on your lights to create a stunning underwater ambiance. Your guide will take you through a spectacular adventure, steering you through the waters and around the mangrove havens of the Shell Key Preserve. Keep your eyes peeled for creatures such as crustaceans, fish, sharks, and birds, made visible by the radiant lights illuminating the water with each paddle stroke.

This tour is designed for all the thrill-seekers out there! The twilight aspect of the tour adds the excitement of potential unexpected encounters with wildlife. For your comfort and safety, consider wearing long clothes and apply insect repellent beneath to keep mosquitos at bay.

  • 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.
Location
1 Collany Rd
Collany Road
Please park in the sand/dirt lot next to Billy's Stone Crab! We meet on the dock directly behind Billy's Stone Crab (follow the wooden restaurant entrance ramp back to the docks behind Billy’s Stone Crab).
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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I8445vjchrisc
Jun 13, 2024
Awesome! - Tour guide Ben was great! Enjoyed listening to his Shell Key knowledge. Our first time in a kayak and it was so much fun. The parking was easy. The instructions on how to use the kayak and paddle were clear. The lights were so cool and the route was very serene! Even got the opportunity to see dolphins swim near by!
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Explorer68317767545
Jun 10, 2024
The tour was very peaceful. Jesse was very informative about the local wildlife and we did see several dolphin! - The tour was very peaceful and Jesse was our tour guide and very informative about uncle wildlife. We saw several dolphin and many varieties of birds. Can’t wait to come back and do it again.
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Kristinpg9382wg
Jun 6, 2024
Fun tour! - Very relaxing and informative your! Jesse was very knowledgeable and friendly. I would recommend them if you’re in the Tampa area.
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Flyer51204073150
Jun 3, 2024
Sightseeing - Chris our tour guide was awesome! Very informational and we stopped to see a manatee!! I would highly recommend! Chris also took lots of photos for us.
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Ibko186
Jun 2, 2024
Overall a fantastic experience. Thqnk you very much Raven for being a great tour guide. Would gladly do this again. So t - Great views and great guide (raven). She was very knowledgeable and even took us to the mangroves and found us shells. Great time
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Janechoimd
May 30, 2024
Best kayak trip - Carmen was great! Very patient and informative! We had a great time! Island was fantastic. Shells are unbelievable!!!
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Suzannepj5570jw
May 19, 2024
Fabulous family fun - Bria was a wonderful tour Guide! so much fun! We enjoyed the View and the beautiful sunset The shells on shell keys are amazing I highly recommend this tour
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572rachaelw
May 13, 2024
Highly Recommend - Did this to celebrate my 29th birthday and it couldn’t have been more amazing! The view was gorgeous and so relaxing. Jesse was a great tour guide and we were able to see neat wildlife and learn all about them. Would highly recommend and look forward to our next tour!!
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E5073grjenniferb
May 12, 2024
Would recommend the 7:30 time slot with Jamie… - Jamie was amazing… very knowledgeable about sea life… The sunset tour was the best time to go … was able to see the sun, moon, and stars all at the same time…
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F9205pedebbief
May 3, 2024
Family vacation - Good day on the water. Jesse was informative. Had some little friends follow us on the way back to the dock. If you are looking for an activity check it out.
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