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St Pete Beach: Private Shell Island Dolphin & Snorkeling TourYou’ll board a spacious shaded boat at St Pete Beach for a private dolphin & shelling adventure to Shell Key Preserve. Watch wild dolphins play nearby, wander soft sands searching for shells, and try snorkeling with included gear if weather allows. It’s all easygoing — just salty breezes, laughter, and time to soak up Florida’s coast at your own pace.
St. Pete Beach Snorkeling Private Boat with Watersports GearSnorkel from a private charter boat near St. Pete Beach with a live English-speaking captain, all watersports and snorkeling equipment included. You choose the length—2, 3 or 4 hours—and what you do on the water: snorkel, wakeboard, water ski, knee board, tube, island hop or shell hunt. The boat is yours alone, fuel is charged separately at the end of the trip.Is it for me?Book the 3-hour option if you want to try multiple activities without feeling rushed; pick 2 hours if you're fitting snorkeling into a beach day and want to keep it short, or 4 hours if you'd rather explore further and spend time at Egmont Key or another stop without watching the clock.
Shell Key: Mangrove Kayak Tour & Wildlife with Capt YakYou’ll glide through Shell Key’s winding mangrove tunnels with Capt. Yak guiding you—spotting dolphins, stingrays, and seabirds as you go. Feel the salt air and hear stories about this unique ecosystem from someone who knows it inside out. All gear is included, so you can focus on paddling (or just drifting) and soaking up those peaceful moments.
Shell Key Kayak & Snorkel Tour: Paddle Mangrove TunnelsA 3-hour kayak tour from St. Pete that takes you through mangrove tunnels to Shell Key, where you spend about an hour swimming in the shallows, hunting for shells, or relaxing on the beach. Mask, snorkel, floatie, life jacket and dry bag are provided; your guide photographs the group throughout and emails the photos to you afterward. Children from age 5 are welcome, and the tour suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Small groups work well here since the guide leads everyone together through the mangroves and stays with the group at Shell Key. If you want a tour where someone else handles the route and the timing, and you get to choose between paddling, snorkeling or just sitting on the beach once you arrive, this one does all three in a single morning or afternoon.
Barrie Mangroves Kayaking Private Guided ExpeditionA private guided kayak expedition through Barrie's mangrove waterways to Shell Key, a 1,800-acre protected barrier island. You paddle your own ocean kayak—with paddles, safety vest, dry bags and first aid kit included—while a guide leads you at your pace through channels where dolphins, manatees and seabirds move alongside you. The trip takes 2.5 hours and welcomes children from age 10.Is it for me?Book this private expedition if you want to paddle at your own rhythm without coordinating with other kayakers—the guide handles the route and expertise while you control the pace through the mangroves and out to Shell Key.
Egmont Key State Park boat tour: Fort Dade ruins and lighthouseA 4-hour private boat tour to Egmont Key State Park explores the ruins of Fort Dade, a military garrison built in 1898, and a working lighthouse dating back more than 150 years. The guardhouse has been restored as a visitor center with wildlife and history exhibits. A live English-speaking guide leads the exploration of the carriage brick road, gun batteries, sidewalks and fortifications. Dolphins are often spotted in the waters around the island.Is it for me?Choose the private boat option if you want to explore the fort and lighthouse at your own pace rather than wait for scheduled group departures, and to have a guide who knows the guardhouse museum's actual opening hours.
St Petersburg E-Bike Tour: Downtown, Waterfront & Dalí MuseumYou pedal from Vinoy Park through St Petersburg's oldest neighborhoods, past the Salvador Dalí Museum and downtown murals on Central Avenue, with stops at the Mahaffey Theater and waterfront landmarks. The e-bike handles hills, small groups keep the pace relaxed, and your guide offers local recommendations for dining and galleries. Helmet, water, and bike use are included; the tour works for all fitness levels and takes around two to three hours.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see St Petersburg's main sights — the waterfront, the museums, the downtown culture — without arranging your own route or pushing uphill on a regular bike. The e-motor and small group size let you cover real distance while actually stopping to look around.
St. Petersburg: Golf Cart City Tour & Salvador Dalí MuseumYou ride in a private golf cart through six distinct neighborhoods—from the pink Vinoy Hotel and St. Pete Pier to the Salvador Dalí Museum waterfront, the Arts District, and working artist studios in the Warehouse District. The tour includes bottled water and covers more ground than walking while keeping you close enough to see real details. No crowded buses, no long walks, no wasted stops.Is it for me?Best if you want to see multiple neighborhoods without arranging your own transport or spending the day on foot—the golf cart is what makes covering six distinct areas possible in one afternoon while staying comfortable and close to the details.
Egmont Key Private Boat Tour: Lighthouse & SnorkelA private 5-hour boat tour from St. Petersburg takes you to Egmont Key State Park, an island accessible only by water. You'll explore the historic lighthouse and Fort Dade ruins, snorkel around submerged structures where marine life gathers, watch for dolphins, and bird along the shoreline with a live English-speaking guide. Bottled water and fruit are included; groups stay at six people or fewer.Is it for me?Five hours is long enough to reach the island, explore the fort and lighthouse, snorkel, and watch for wildlife without feeling rushed—but short enough to fit into an afternoon if you're staying in St. Petersburg for a day or two. If you need a half-day excursion or want to spend the rest of your day elsewhere, this tour leaves room for that.
