Kayak 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).
- Top rated: Kayaking Shell Key Preserve: Mangrove tunnels & dolphins, US$ 59 per person (3h, 4.98★ · 187).
- Best value: Kayaking Shell Key Preserve: Mangrove tunnels and wildlife, US$ 48 per person (3h, 4.77★ · 94).
Price per person across the 9 options priced per person: US$ 48–US$ 89 (median US$ 65). With 100+ reviews: 5 of 9.
Of the 9 options: 9 with live guides in English, 9 with free cancellation, 7 with instant confirmation, 6 kid-friendly, 2 private and 5 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. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Kayak Tours in St Petersburg
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
9 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
Kayaking at Shell Key with LED lights: Sunset to night glow Paddle a clear kayak at night on Shell Key Preserve with LED lights illuminating the water below. Every day · 16:30 and 18:00 · From age 12 ★ 4.97 (754 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 89 per person
Kayaking Shell Key Preserve: Mangrove tunnels and sandbar Kayak the Shell Key Preserve with a guide, exploring mangrove tunnels and seagrass meadows before stopping on Shell Island to swim and search for shells. Every day · 09:30 and 13:30 · From age 8 ★ 4.97 (520 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 59 per person
Kayaking Shell Key Preserve: Mangrove tunnels & dolphins Three hours paddling through mangrove tunnels in Shell Key Preserve with a local guide who knows where dolphins and manatees gather, shallow water. Every day · 08:00, 09:00, 12:00 and 14:30 · From age 3 ★ 4.98 (187 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 59 per person
Kayaking Shell Key: See wildlife through clear kayaks Paddle through Shell Key Wildlife Preserve in a transparent kayak and watch dolphins, manatees and rays swim beneath you. Guide included, tandem or single kayak. Every day · 09:30 and 13:30 ★ 4.71 (173 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 74 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
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
Barrie Mangroves Kayaking Private Guided Expedition Paddle through Barrie's mangrove canopy to Shell Key on a private guided kayak expedition with a dedicated guide, safety gear and 2.5 hours on the water. You control the pace. Next departure: 9 Feb 2027 · From age 10 ★ 4.58 (71 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 65 per person
All 9 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 |
| Kayaking Shell Key Preserve: Mangrove tunnels & dolphinsTop rated | US$ 59 per person | 3h | 4.98★ · 187 | Every day · 08:00, 09:00, 12:00 and 14:30 | English |
| Kayaking Shell Key Preserve: Mangrove tunnels and wildlifeBest valueGroup of up to 14 | US$ 48 per person | 3h | 4.77★ · 94 | Mon–Sat · 10:00 | English |
| Kayaking at Shell Key with LED lights: Sunset to night glowGroup of up to 10 | US$ 89 per person | 1h 30m | 4.97★ · 754 | Every day · 16:30 and 18:00 | English |
| Kayaking Shell Key Preserve: Mangrove tunnels and sandbarGroup of up to 12 | US$ 59 per person | 3h | 4.97★ · 520 | Every day · 09:30 and 13:30 | English |
| Kayaking Shell Key: See wildlife through clear kayaksGroup of up to 12 | US$ 74 per person | 2h | 4.71★ · 173 | Every day · 09:30 and 13:30 | 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 |
| Barrie Mangroves Kayaking Private Guided ExpeditionPrivate | US$ 65 per person | 2h 30m | 4.58★ · 71 | Next departure: 9 Feb 2027 | English |
By what you need
- Private (2): Shell Key Kayak & Snorkel Tour: Paddle Mangrove Tunnels (US$ 71 per person) · Barrie Mangroves Kayaking Private Guided Expedition (US$ 65 per person)