Eco Tours in St Petersburg at a glance
- Our pick: Clear Kayak Paddling: Shell Key Preserve & Tampa Bay, US$ 89 per person (2h, 4.97★ · 6,727).
- Best value: Dolphin Watching Cruise John's Pass: The Big Blue Boat, US$ 35 per person (1h 30m, 4.75★ · 468).
- Private option: St Petersburg Dolphin Eco Boat Tour: Private Wildlife Cruise, US$ 395 per group (2h, 5.00★ · only 1 review).
Price per person across the 6 options priced per person: US$ 35–US$ 89 (median US$ 54). With 100+ reviews: 3 of 8.
Of the 8 options: 8 with live guides in English, 8 with free cancellation, 8 with instant confirmation, 5 kid-friendly, 3 private and 6 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full.
Eco Tours in St Petersburg
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
8 options
Clear Kayak Paddling: Shell Key Preserve & Tampa Bay Paddle a clear kayak through Shell Key Preserve near Tampa Bay with a guide leading you past mangroves, sandbars and dolphins: see straight down into the water the whole time. Every day · 09:00, 10:30, 12:00, 13:30 and 15:00 · All ages ★ 4.97 (6,727 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 89 per person
Dolphin Watching Cruise John's Pass: The Big Blue Boat Cruise the calm back bay waters of John's Pass on the largest dolphin watch boat in Tampa Bay: narrated tour with restrooms, snack bar. Every day · 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 · All ages ★ 4.75 (468 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 35 per person
Kayaking Shell Key Preserve: Mangrove tunnels and wildlife Paddle through Shell Key Preserve's shallow mangrove islands and seagrass flats on a guided kayak tour from Tampa Bay, dolphins. Mon–Sat · 10:00 ★ 4.77 (94 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 48 per person
Saint Petersburg Segway Tour: 12-mile Eco Route Sunken Gardens Ride a Segway through Saint Petersburg's seawall and North Straub Park to spot manatees and dolphins. Every day · 10:00 and 14:00 · From age 11 ★ 4.99 (140 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 85 per person
Kayaking Shell Key: Mangrove preserve with live guide Paddle through mangrove tunnels and seagrass beds on Shell Key with a veteran guide who knows 30 years of Florida waterways, depart at 9:30am. Mon, Tue, Wed and Fri · 09:30 and 13:30 · Season until 30 Nov · From age 3 ★ 4.98 (81 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 54 per person
Shell Key Kayak & Snorkel Tour: Paddle Mangrove Tunnels Paddle through hidden mangrove tunnels and snorkel at Shell Key on a 3-hour kayak tour from St. Pete: mask, snorkel and floatie included, plus photos emailed after. Every day · Every 1 h, 09:00 to 15:00 · From age 5 ★ 5.00 (80 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 71 per person
St Petersburg Dolphin Eco Boat Tour: Private Wildlife Cruise Private dolphin boat tour departing Gulfport for a 2-hour search through St Petersburg waters. Every day · No fixed time ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 395 per group
Egmont Key Private Boat Tour: Lighthouse & Snorkel Private 5-hour boat tour to Egmont Key from St. Petersburg with guide, snorkeling, and island exploration: accessible only by water. Mon, Fri and Sat · 10:00 ★ 4.75 (4 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 802 per group
All 8 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Kayak Paddling: Shell Key Preserve & Tampa BayOur pickGroup of up to 10 | US$ 89 per person | 2h | 4.97★ · 6,727 | Every day · 09:00, 10:30, 12:00, 13:30 and 15:00 | English |
| Dolphin Watching Cruise John's Pass: The Big Blue BoatBest value | US$ 35 per person | 1h 30m | 4.75★ · 468 | Every day · 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 | English |
| St Petersburg Dolphin Eco Boat Tour: Private Wildlife CruisePrivate optionPrivate | US$ 395 per group up to 6 people · ≈ US$ 66 per person if 6 go | 2h | 5.00★ only 1 review | Every day · No fixed time | English |
| Kayaking Shell Key Preserve: Mangrove tunnels and wildlifeGroup of up to 14 | US$ 48 per person | 3h | 4.77★ · 94 | Mon–Sat · 10:00 | English |
| Saint Petersburg Segway Tour: 12-mile Eco Route Sunken GardensGroup of up to 7 | US$ 85 per person | 2h 30m | 4.99★ · 140 | Every day · 10:00 and 14:00 | English |
| Kayaking Shell Key: Mangrove preserve with live guideGroup of up to 8 | US$ 54 per person | 3h | 4.98★ · 81 | Mon, Tue, Wed and Fri · 09:30 and 13:30 · Season until 30 Nov | English |
| Shell Key Kayak & Snorkel Tour: Paddle Mangrove TunnelsPrivate | US$ 71 per person | 3h | 5.00★ · 80 | Every day · Every 1 h, 09:00 to 15:00 | English |
| Egmont Key Private Boat Tour: Lighthouse & SnorkelPrivate | US$ 802 per group | 5h | 4.75★ only 4 reviews | Mon, Fri and Sat · 10:00 | English |
By what you need
- Private (3): St Petersburg Dolphin Eco Boat Tour: Private Wildlife Cruise (US$ 395 per group) · Shell Key Kayak & Snorkel Tour: Paddle Mangrove Tunnels (US$ 71 per person) · Egmont Key Private Boat Tour: Lighthouse & Snorkel (US$ 802 per group)
- Small groups (up to 15) (4): Clear Kayak Paddling: Shell Key Preserve & Tampa Bay (US$ 89 per person) · Kayaking Shell Key Preserve: Mangrove tunnels and wildlife (US$ 48 per person) · Saint Petersburg Segway Tour: 12-mile Eco Route Sunken Gardens (US$ 85 per person)