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Explore the stunning shores of Shell Key on this 4-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!
***Due to Florida Department of Transportation regulations, this tour is rather lengthy (appx. 4-4.5 miles) and requires a more *intermediate* experience level, not due to difficulty but due to endurance needed to paddle that long and often in extreme heat.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your guide will send you the exact pin drop of the meeting location the morning of your tour, but it will be between 2800 and 3000 Pinellas Bayway South on the island of Tierra Verde
Itinerary
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1Shell Key Preserve
Your guide will greet you at the meeting location where you will be given dry bags if needed and a brief paddle talk to go over any instructions and tips to make your trip as easy and enjoyable as possible. We will then make our way through the calm waters of Shell Key Preserve keeping an eye out for dolphins, rays, seabirds and more! When we arrive Shell Key, you will be given plenty of time to explore the shoreline or swim in the shallows--seeking out the protected island's namesake treasures-- beautiful and unique shells. Your guide will share local wildlife facts and help you find and identify shells as you wander. This is an easygoing adventure perfect for nature lovers, photographers, shelling enthusiasts, and anyone looking to relax on one of Florida's most stunning coastal preserves.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travelers with shoulder or elbow problems. Must be able to paddle.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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