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This was our first time kayaking, Scott and his wife were amazing! The mangroves were beautiful. We got to see a pair of dolphins and several sand dollars! We had an amazing time and highly recommend booking a kayak adventure with them! They were also very knowledgeable and we learned... read moreThis was our first time kayaking, Scott and his wife were amazing! The mangroves were beautiful. We got to see a pair of dolphins and several sand dollars! We had an amazing time and highly recommend booking a kayak adventure with them! They were also very knowledgeable and we learned a lot on our excursion! read less
Andrea7/01/2021Camille6/29/2021 - Mindi6/28/2021
Highly recommend. Took my son out who has never kayak in salt water or through mangroves. Although it was a bit of a work out for him. He dis admitted to it being a great experience and he got to see his dolphin. It was a perfect day that truly... read moreHighly recommend. Took my son out who has never kayak in salt water or through mangroves. Although it was a bit of a work out for him. He dis admitted to it being a great experience and he got to see his dolphin. It was a perfect day that truly made for a great memory. Scott was amazing they really go above and beyond. A must if your in the area. We will definitely come back for round 2. read less
Richard6/25/2021 -
Great way to spend a few hours, learn about the area, and enjoy Florida’s splendid wildlife. We saw a manatee, dolphins, lots of birds. Scott is a great guide - extremely knowledgeable with a sense of humor. I’d definitely do this again. Highly recommended.
Gina6/23/2021Both Scott and Karissa are so awesome!! Great stories from Scott that the kids loved. Dolphin siting, awesome shells, and the kids loved the birds diving for fish the entire way. HUGE tanks to Karissa for hanging with my 10 year old and I as we battled the wind in... read moreBoth Scott and Karissa are so awesome!! Great stories from Scott that the kids loved. Dolphin siting, awesome shells, and the kids loved the birds diving for fish the entire way. HUGE tanks to Karissa for hanging with my 10 year old and I as we battled the wind in the beginning. She was more than patient and easy to talk with.
Our family will for sure return to this kayaking adventure on our next family vacation to Florida.
Again, thank you both for an awesome experience. read lessSummer6/22/2021 -
Such a great experience and the highlight of our trip with our 19yo son. The Mangrove tunnels are magical! Now we’ve learned to kayak we want to go out on our own next time.
Jerilyn6/21/2021
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“Go on this kayak tour” Our tour guide, Scott/owner, was very informative, knowledgeable about the area and skilled with... ... read moreOur tour guide, Scott/owner, was very informative, knowledgeable about the area and skilled with... read more read less
gils5676/09/2022“Best tour in the area. Hands down.” Excellent tour. Highly recommended. I would definitely do it again. Scott and Karissa are... ... read moreExcellent tour. Highly recommended. I would definitely do it again. Scott and Karissa are... read more read less
BradyN6/07/2022“A beautiful Florida experience!!” Always a great time going out with Scott and Karissa!!!!! this was our 3rd time with them and it's... ... read moreAlways a great time going out with Scott and Karissa!!!!! this was our 3rd time with them and it's... read more read less
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“Book it NOW!!!” Book it NOW!!! The price is very reasonable. The guides are great! Very knowledgeable and patient... ... read moreBook it NOW!!! The price is very reasonable. The guides are great! Very knowledgeable and patient... read more read less
sarahhH7630LS6/03/2022 -
“Great experience of the area, wildlife, and nature process.” My husband and I had a great experience with our guides Scott & Karrisa. This my first time... ... read moreMy husband and I had a great experience with our guides Scott & Karrisa. This my first time... read more read less
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“Kayaking!!!” Scott and Karissa were great. Scott is so knowledgeable about the area and seems to love to share... ... read moreScott and Karissa were great. Scott is so knowledgeable about the area and seems to love to share... read more read less
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“Island Kayak Tours ” Great time kayaking out to and around Shell Key, then into mangrove caves. Scott was a great... ... read moreGreat time kayaking out to and around Shell Key, then into mangrove caves. Scott was a great... read more read less
J3632WHwilliamb4/19/2022“A wonderful, fun and educational experience for locals and out-of-towners” Scott and Karissa were wonderful! Small group tours, so nobody was "forgotten". No experience... ... read moreScott and Karissa were wonderful! Small group tours, so nobody was "forgotten". No experience... read more read less
sgtmfd4/16/2022
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Today we had an amazing experience kayaking with Scott and his wife. They are so kind, helpful, and knowledgeable. Scott pointed out a lot of neat things and explained everything. Going through the mangroves was very cool and my favorite part! It looks like something you would see on the... read moreToday we had an amazing experience kayaking with Scott and his wife. They are so kind, helpful, and knowledgeable. Scott pointed out a lot of neat things and explained everything. Going through the mangroves was very cool and my favorite part! It looks like something you would see on the Discovery Channel! Shell Key was quiet, peaceful, and serene. There were so many shells! It was a wonderful addition to our beach trip. Glad we booked it! read less
Laura Neubert Smith6/11/2021Great experience with Scott and Karissa! Scott's love for the area and knowledge are amazing and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Island Kayak Tours to anyone! Perfect size group and the price can't be beat!
Jessica Carneiro Mazzaccaro5/21/2021I can’t articulate enough how much I recommend this experience!! Scott and Karissa were phenomenal and made the experience that much more meaningful. Only my second time kayaking and nervous of the water but they made me feel secure. The mangroves were adventurous!!! We even saw dolphins on the beach.... read moreI can’t articulate enough how much I recommend this experience!! Scott and Karissa were phenomenal and made the experience that much more meaningful. Only my second time kayaking and nervous of the water but they made me feel secure. The mangroves were adventurous!!! We even saw dolphins on the beach. The stop off at the beach was a nice unexpected surprise. I feel I found a gem locally and wait to go back!!! read less
Linsy Thomas5/17/2021 -
Scott & Karissa are very passionate about their job. Excellent tour guides. Very knowledgeable about the area and super friendly customer service. Highly recommend checking out Island Kayak Tours, LLC!!!
Kyle Morales4/24/2021Highly recommend these guys! Scott provided so much information about where we were and kept us entertained the entire time! The whole trip lasted around 3 hours. We paddled to an island, had some time to walk around, paddled through mangrove tunnels, and back to shore. The pace that was... read moreHighly recommend these guys! Scott provided so much information about where we were and kept us entertained the entire time! The whole trip lasted around 3 hours. We paddled to an island, had some time to walk around, paddled through mangrove tunnels, and back to shore. The pace that was set was perfect, not too fast where you’d get tired quickly. Beyond worth the $28!! read less
Megan Burns4/18/2021 -
Awesome trip this morning, couldn’t have asked for a better time or tour guides. Scott was a huge hit with our 2nd grader, he wanted to stay close to him the entire time. Loved the chance to get out and relax on Shell Key for a while, going through the... read moreAwesome trip this morning, couldn’t have asked for a better time or tour guides. Scott was a huge hit with our 2nd grader, he wanted to stay close to him the entire time. Loved the chance to get out and relax on Shell Key for a while, going through the mangrove tunnels and even a few dolphin encounters.
For those that maybe haven’t kayaked before, this tour is a bit of a workout. But they were great at keeping the group together and making sure everybody was taken care of. read lessDeron Jimmerson3/12/2021Jeanne Minnix3/12/2021We loved our kayak tour with Scott and Karissa! they were very helpful, knowledgeable and fun. it was all so beautiful! shell key preserve was incredible with seeing dolphins, starfish and so many beautiful shells! Highly recommend!!! we did this with our two kids which we rode tandem with. ... read moreWe loved our kayak tour with Scott and Karissa! they were very helpful, knowledgeable and fun. it was all so beautiful! shell key preserve was incredible with seeing dolphins, starfish and so many beautiful shells! Highly recommend!!! we did this with our two kids which we rode tandem with. They're used to MN kayaking and also really loved the whole trip, too!!
thank you Scott and Karissa!! read lessLisa Holm3/03/2021 -
We had the best time today on this Kayak tour! Scott and Karrisa were wonderful, knowledgeable and very friendly guides!
The tour was a great mix of kayaking, free time for walking the beach on Shell Key and awesome conversations. The price point is very affordable, which makes it... read moreWe had the best time today on this Kayak tour! Scott and Karrisa were wonderful, knowledgeable and very friendly guides!
The tour was a great mix of kayaking, free time for walking the beach on Shell Key and awesome conversations. The price point is very affordable, which makes it so family friendly. Truly a day to remember! Thank you. read lessAllison Sherwood2/27/2021We had the best day here on 2-23-20. Scott was so pleasant, fun and full of information. We kayaked to a beach and walked around then headed through some mangrove trees. The wildlife was amazing. Sorry we had to exit so quickly at the end because our Uber was coming... read moreWe had the best day here on 2-23-20. Scott was so pleasant, fun and full of information. We kayaked to a beach and walked around then headed through some mangrove trees. The wildlife was amazing. Sorry we had to exit so quickly at the end because our Uber was coming and didn’t get to thank you for a wonderful experience. read less
Carol Santo Domingo2/24/2021
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This was easily the best $28 a piece we spent on our trip to Treasure Island. We love kayaking and meandering through the mangrove tunnels was awesome. We saw dolphins less than 5 minutes into the trip so close I could have touched it with my paddle. ... read moreThis was easily the best $28 a piece we spent on our trip to Treasure Island. We love kayaking and meandering through the mangrove tunnels was awesome. We saw dolphins less than 5 minutes into the trip so close I could have touched it with my paddle. Scott was great and very knowledgeable. We had some beginners in our group tour so it was nice that they use 2 guides so it allowed us more experienced kayakers to move along a little faster. read less
Paul Rice6/12/2021We completed the 50/50 Shell Key tour today with Steve and it was incredible!! We saw a pod of dolphins within the first few minutes of leaving the shore, marveled at the mangrove tunnels and enjoyed a refreshing dip in the ocean at the Shell
key beach while hunting for... read moreWe completed the 50/50 Shell Key tour today with Steve and it was incredible!! We saw a pod of dolphins within the first few minutes of leaving the shore, marveled at the mangrove tunnels and enjoyed a refreshing dip in the ocean at the Shell
key beach while hunting for shells. Steve is so professional and knowledgeable on the area. He was awesome with my two sons and my husband as I as it was our first time kayaking. We absolutely love this tour and would
Highly recommend it! If considering, make sure you book Steve and Island Kayaks. He’s been kayaking this area for 30+ years and provides the best tours by offering small groups, 2 guides and tons of information as you cruise along read lessNatalia Kreinbring6/11/2021This is a MUST DO! If you are considering a kayak experience - this is the one! I am a Floridian and appreciate the local knowledge and history that Scott brings to the experience. He knows the area, its history and even the water birds (he’s named them) that... read moreThis is a MUST DO! If you are considering a kayak experience - this is the one! I am a Floridian and appreciate the local knowledge and history that Scott brings to the experience. He knows the area, its history and even the water birds (he’s named them) that swam around our kayaks and oars and caught little fish that they (birds) showed off to us (funny and amazing!). It was great fun and suitable for all ages and experiences levels. The canopied mangroves were incredible – my first experience and of course everyone loved the shelling and swimming where you get to play for about an hour! The whole trip was like Disney entertainment – but real and we were in the show!!! Karissa was an important part of the whole experience as well – because as Scott would lead for the faster paddlers, she followed at the back to stay with the slower paddlers to ensure the safety from the rear. I will be back and will recommend to all my friends!!! read less
Terrie P6/01/2021 -
Scott and his wife are the best! My wife Diana and I have been several times and will continue to go back to them. Great personalities and very knowledgeable. Beautiful scenery is hard to match anywhere! We are so thankful that we have met this wonderful... read moreScott and his wife are the best! My wife Diana and I have been several times and will continue to go back to them. Great personalities and very knowledgeable. Beautiful scenery is hard to match anywhere! We are so thankful that we have met this wonderful couple! We encourage you to check them out! You will not regret it! read less
Brian Culver5/24/2021I can’t articulate enough how much I recommend this experience!! Scott and Karissa were phenomenal and made the experience that much more meaningful. Only my second time kayaking and nervous of the water but they made me feel secure. The mangroves were adventurous!!! We even saw dolphins on the beach.... read moreI can’t articulate enough how much I recommend this experience!! Scott and Karissa were phenomenal and made the experience that much more meaningful. Only my second time kayaking and nervous of the water but they made me feel secure. The mangroves were adventurous!!! We even saw dolphins on the beach. The stop off at the beach was a nice unexpected surprise. I feel I found a gem locally and wait to go back!!! read less
Linsy Thomas5/17/2021 -
Wow..what a day we had today with Islandkayaktours.com it was amazing. I planned this trip as a surprise to my sister who is getting married soon, us 3 sisters and my daughter headed out on the three hour tour..lol so much fun, it was a tough start for me... read moreWow..what a day we had today with Islandkayaktours.com it was amazing. I planned this trip as a surprise to my sister who is getting married soon, us 3 sisters and my daughter headed out on the three hour tour..lol so much fun, it was a tough start for me and a really tougher ending due to some strong paddling into the wind, but we had so much help from the crew Scott and Thia. Scott is full of information about the mangroves, the birds and the surroundings. Thai stuck by us in the beginning when we had a rough time getting in a grove, then at the end, he offered to tow us with a rope, but we didn't want the sham, we might have been last but we did it on our own. Please check this adventure out you wont be sorry. I only wish I could give 10 stars.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 read less
Micki Schilling10/10/2020We had such an wonderful time kayaking with Scott, Karissa and Thai. They were informative and knew an impressive amount of knowledge on the surrounding area and wild life. They were friendly, personable, and everything you look for in a guide. Our highlight was definitely how thoughtful... read moreWe had such an wonderful time kayaking with Scott, Karissa and Thai. They were informative and knew an impressive amount of knowledge on the surrounding area and wild life. They were friendly, personable, and everything you look for in a guide. Our highlight was definitely how thoughtful they were. We went with my 7 year old who was only interested in swimming when we got to Shell Key. When we came back from swimming, our wonderful guides had left multiple sand dollars for my daughter. That totally made her day! I’d absolutely recommend island Kayak Adventures! 👍🏼 read less
Nancy Thao10/09/2020 -
Definitely the most fun, cost effective and well organized kayak tour I’ve been on. This husband, wife and son trio make up for a rockstar team. With their help we were able to navigate through tricky mangroves and experience a private beach on this amazing tour!
Sahil Gupta9/27/2020Great time we had with them!
Scott was very knowledgeable, funny, outgoing, professional, great personality.
His wife and son were there as well, sweet great people!
We had the wonderful opportunity to have an encounter with 3 dolphins that passed right by our group. We spotted big jelly fishes, many birds, and... read moreGreat time we had with them!
Scott was very knowledgeable, funny, outgoing, professional, great personality.
His wife and son were there as well, sweet great people!
We had the wonderful opportunity to have an encounter with 3 dolphins that passed right by our group. We spotted big jelly fishes, many birds, and fishes jumping off the water!
We are very grateful we chose them for our 1st kayaking experience in FL, we will gladly do it again if opportunity is available! read lessIsadora Fernandez9/27/2020
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The best company to book a kayaking tour with! I have been vacationing to St. Pete Beach a few times a year for the last 10 years. I found Island Kayak in 2018 and have booked with them at least once a year since. Scott and Karissa are great and... read moreThe best company to book a kayaking tour with! I have been vacationing to St. Pete Beach a few times a year for the last 10 years. I found Island Kayak in 2018 and have booked with them at least once a year since. Scott and Karissa are great and no matter how many times I do the tour, it never gets old.
There is so much wildlife to see, whether it is birds, fish, crabs, manatees, or dolphins. Each tour is a little something different, and they handle all the loading/unloading of kayaks so all you have to do is show up. Paddling is also super easy as the water stays pretty calm.
They do such a great job leading the tour that I've been able to kayak the area myself and locate mangrove tunnels to go through based on Scott's prior instruction. Definitely worth the trip if you find yourself in St. Pete. read lessAshlee B.6/24/2022Do not miss the Shell Key tour led by Scott and Karissa - It.Is.Incredible. Having grown up in the area, Scott, a very engaging and expert guide, knows every inch of the waterways and island along with all flora and fauna in the area. The wildlife we saw was... read moreDo not miss the Shell Key tour led by Scott and Karissa - It.Is.Incredible. Having grown up in the area, Scott, a very engaging and expert guide, knows every inch of the waterways and island along with all flora and fauna in the area. The wildlife we saw was so thrilling - a dolphin, manatees, cormorants fishing under the kayaks, fish and the crazy looking upside down jellyfish. On Shell Key Island we found sand dollars and a wide variety of intact, beautiful shells. Floating through the mangroves made me feel like we were entering a secret childhood hideout - we absolutely loved it!!! This was our first time kayaking and there was no judgment for our slower pace and crazy steering.
Take this tour - you'll be glad you did! read lessDeb N.5/10/2022The 50/50 tour was great. It had a good mix of kayaking in the bay, hiking/shell-finding on the island, and kayaking through the mangroves. We spent about an hour on each. There is a tour guide who is knowledgeable, and there is also room for you to... read moreThe 50/50 tour was great. It had a good mix of kayaking in the bay, hiking/shell-finding on the island, and kayaking through the mangroves. We spent about an hour on each. There is a tour guide who is knowledgeable, and there is also room for you to take your time and explore a bit on your own. It was no effort to set up -- you just arrive at the boat launch and they have everything ready for you. read less
J F.3/10/2022 -
First time Kayaker here...was a tad nervous, but from the second we arrived our guides (Scott/Karissa sp?) made us feel very comfortable and reassured! They both are so knowledgeable about the area, sea life, waterways, kayaking and so much more- I learned so much! The scenery was breathtaking! I would... read moreFirst time Kayaker here...was a tad nervous, but from the second we arrived our guides (Scott/Karissa sp?) made us feel very comfortable and reassured! They both are so knowledgeable about the area, sea life, waterways, kayaking and so much more- I learned so much! The scenery was breathtaking! I would definitely recommend this tour and I will definitely be doing this again soon!!! read less
Kim D.1/17/2022We took the 1 PM tour to shell key preserve. It was super fun and upbeat. The tour guide was great and made sure we knew how to kayak so it is good for beginners. Would definitely recommend for locals and visitors. We got to see dolphins and other aquatic... read moreWe took the 1 PM tour to shell key preserve. It was super fun and upbeat. The tour guide was great and made sure we knew how to kayak so it is good for beginners. Would definitely recommend for locals and visitors. We got to see dolphins and other aquatic life which made the day great! Loved going through the mangrove tunnels too! read less
Janae N.1/06/2022Wonderful 3 hour tour out to Shell Island with our knowledgeable guide, Scott. He was entertaining as well as informative about the local area where he grew up. Spend time walking on Shell Island and about 3 miles of kayaking including the fun mangrove tunnels. Great time... read moreWonderful 3 hour tour out to Shell Island with our knowledgeable guide, Scott. He was entertaining as well as informative about the local area where he grew up. Spend time walking on Shell Island and about 3 miles of kayaking including the fun mangrove tunnels. Great time and a great value! read less
Susan H.12/28/2021 -
Absolutely amazing experience! We saw the mangrove tunnels and a dolphin playing in the shallow water. Would recommend to everyone! The guides, Scott and Carissa were amazing and super helpful along the way.
Maddy B.12/15/2021The couple that run this excursion are so nice and informative. It is the best excursion I have done since living here. My son has gone twice now and both times he was really happy he went. I am a beginner and had no trouble with going my own... read moreThe couple that run this excursion are so nice and informative. It is the best excursion I have done since living here. My son has gone twice now and both times he was really happy he went. I am a beginner and had no trouble with going my own pace. Highly recommend! read less
Tammy B.11/01/2021 -
Our guides were incredibly knowledgeable and personable. It was such a fun day. We kayaked through mangroves and out to shell island and got so many shells and sand dollars. The scenery was so beautiful. We learned about cormorants and the habitats for dolphins and manatees, although we didn't see... read moreOur guides were incredibly knowledgeable and personable. It was such a fun day. We kayaked through mangroves and out to shell island and got so many shells and sand dollars. The scenery was so beautiful. We learned about cormorants and the habitats for dolphins and manatees, although we didn't see any. What a workout! It was worth it. I would do this again! Thanks for the fun day and great convo. read less
Billi I.9/20/2021Scott was extremely knowledgeable of the path, scenic views, wildlife, and island. He was easy to chat with and engaged with all the guests on the tour. Our tour ran a little longer, not a compliant!!! It shows that they take time with their guests to ensure knowledge,... read moreScott was extremely knowledgeable of the path, scenic views, wildlife, and island. He was easy to chat with and engaged with all the guests on the tour. Our tour ran a little longer, not a compliant!!! It shows that they take time with their guests to ensure knowledge, safety, and a great experience. Thank you!!!!
-Melinda & Ben Youngstown Ohio read lessMelinda M.8/26/2021This is a MUST DO! If you are considering a kayak experience - this is the one! I am a Floridian and appreciate the local knowledge and history that Scott brings to the experience. He knows the area, its history and even the water birds (he's named them) that... read moreThis is a MUST DO! If you are considering a kayak experience - this is the one! I am a Floridian and appreciate the local knowledge and history that Scott brings to the experience. He knows the area, its history and even the water birds (he's named them) that swam around our kayaks and oars and caught little fish that they (birds) showed off to us (funny and amazing!). It was great fun and suitable for all ages and experiences levels. The canopied mangroves were incredible - my first experience and of course everyone loved the shelling and swimming where you get to play for about an hour! The whole trip was like Disney entertainment - but real and we were in the show!!! Karissa was an important part of the whole experience as well - because as Scott would lead for the faster paddlers, she followed at the back to stay with the slower paddlers to ensure the safety from the rear. I will be back and will recommend to all my friends!!! read less
Terrie M.6/01/2021 -
Scott gives a great kayak tour at great price. He provides a lot of information and history while paddling through some gorgeous waters. Local family run business. He is very personable and friendly.. We have been twice over the past year and will go again in the future. Highly recommend.
Ryan G.5/31/2021Scott did an amazing job explaining everything to us, giving us plenty of time to explore, and spending time at a secluded beach! It was a PERFECT experience! Thank you for a beautiful day! Will definitely go back. We were visiting from Maine. Got to see... read moreScott did an amazing job explaining everything to us, giving us plenty of time to explore, and spending time at a secluded beach! It was a PERFECT experience! Thank you for a beautiful day! Will definitely go back. We were visiting from Maine. Got to see 2 Manatees, dolphins, lots of birds. Worth every penny! read less
Elaine L.4/29/2021