Fantastic Kayak Trip! Went kayaking for the first time with the family. Scott and Clarissa were excellent guides! We went to Shell Island, which was absolutely gorgeous! Very affordable, fun morning on the water. Pleased to support a family business and I encourage others to do the same.

Shell Key Tour Scott and Karissa were awesome guides! Great tour and spent time on the beautiful beach. Even saw some dolphins on our trip! Great way to spend part of your day. They make the trip affordable for families and they are very knowledgeable.

Beautiful Kayak experience with the BEST guildes. My sisters and I took our children(age 6-14 years old) on this wonderful kayak adventure. The guides were excellent, the mangroves were really cool, and Shell Key was wonderful. We were all beginning level kayakers, and while the distance was a little challenging, and we would of loved to... read moreMy sisters and I took our children(age 6-14 years old) on this wonderful kayak adventure. The guides were excellent, the mangroves were really cool, and Shell Key was wonderful. We were all beginning level kayakers, and while the distance was a little challenging, and we would of loved to have seen a little more wildlife, we all had a fabulous time. … read less

Great trip! We had a wonderful time on this trip! Scott and Clarissa were great! We collected a lot of shells and Scott was informative about the are and funny too! We will definitely go with them again. We highly recommend this trip. We went with our 15, 13, 4 year old... read moreWe had a wonderful time on this trip! Scott and Clarissa were great! We collected a lot of shells and Scott was informative about the are and funny too! We will definitely go with them again. We highly recommend this trip. We went with our 15, 13, 4 year old boys. They loved it too! … read less

Perfect Just what we were looking for, an active adventure that the whole family enjoyed. Safe and priced right!

Wonderful time!! My husband and I did this tour two years ago and this time we brought our kids with us. We had an amazing time! We have very little experience and are not in great shape but Scott and Karissa made us feel comfortable. They are knowledgeable of the... read moreMy husband and I did this tour two years ago and this time we brought our kids with us. We had an amazing time! We have very little experience and are not in great shape but Scott and Karissa made us feel comfortable. They are knowledgeable of the area, great to talk to, fun people and had great stories! You paddle out about two miles through the bay and go through mangrove tunnels, which is a great experience in itself! Once you get to Shell Key, you have about a hour to wade in the warmer water, collect shells and sand dollars and watch the boats at the sand bar. It was gorgeous, could have stayed all day. Thank you Scott and Karissa!! Our daughters are already asking when they can go again! We hope to see you again next year! … read less

This is a must do! This was the best kayaking tour ever! We saw so much wildlife, even a dolphin, learned more about shell key preserve, and the stout guides were both funny and insightful! We had time to explore an island and relax! So grateful for this experience!

MUST DO!!! This 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

Great tour with fantastic tour guides. Hands down the best morning of our trip. Met Scott and Karissa beside their fleet of well maintained kayaks, and found that we had some geography crossings and local Indiana restaurants patronage in common. The tour across the smooth shallow water to the mangrove forest was smooth and... read moreHands down the best morning of our trip. Met Scott and Karissa beside their fleet of well maintained kayaks, and found that we had some geography crossings and local Indiana restaurants patronage in common. The tour across the smooth shallow water to the mangrove forest was smooth and we were able to quickly lean to control the boats. Scott, being a native to this area, provided a wealth of information on the local wildlife, the impact of tropical storms, how the preserve came to be. His knowledge went back to his youth as he grew up kayaking this area.
Navigating the Mangrove tunnels was fun and Scott and Karissa guided us though with ease. Shell Island was beautiful, we saw manatee and dolphins. Then the trip back to shore, It was a fantastic trip. When we are back in the areas, we are excited to experience this again. read less

Go ahead and book this tour now!! We arrived at the launch site about 30 minutes before our scheduled launch time. We met Scott and Karissa, the husband & wife owners/tour guides/local experts. Both are very personable and eager to know each person on the tour. We bonded with them over Pizza King pizza, Jerry’s Dairy Freezer... read moreWe arrived at the launch site about 30 minutes before our scheduled launch time. We met Scott and Karissa, the husband & wife owners/tour guides/local experts. Both are very personable and eager to know each person on the tour. We bonded with them over Pizza King pizza, Jerry’s Dairy Freezer and Buffalo Trace bourbon.
The tour itself was wonderful for novices and experts alike. This was my 2nd time in a kayak and my husband’s first. Scott gave excellent directions on how to paddle, turn, etc. He explained about the wildlife that we would see and shared his personal stories from his childhood growing up in the area. Going through the mangrove tunnels was incredible! It was so quiet and peaceful in there. The 45 minutes we had on Shell Island was a nice reprieve from paddling. We were fortunate to see a manatee and a couple of dolphins while on the beach. The trip back to the launch site was relaxing as we all went at our own pace. Karissa takes her spot in the back of the pack to make sure no one gets left behind. She is a very caring tour guide, offering water and assistance to those who are struggling.
I can’t recommend this tour highly enough. Scott and Karissa truly care about their guests and the environment. We saw how real they are when Karissa paddled several yards away to pick up some trash floating on the surface. It’s not just lip service; they truly care. read less

The best day! This was my favorite day of our vacation. The kids (teenagers) loved it and we got a good workout. Scott was very friendly, entertaining and informative. We saw lots of wildlife, paddled through mangrove tunnels and had plenty of time to swim and collect shells at the most beautiful beach!

Exploring Nature Great Time full of LOTS of nature information!! Well organized and a pace for all levels of paddlers. Loved going through the tunnels in the mangroves and learning the history of these local mangroves and surrounding area. Highly recommend!!!!

AMAZING AMAZING! Worth every penny, which the cost is not bad in my opinion at all. My husband and I came down to treasure island for our 5th anniversary trip and this is the only agenda I had! It did not disappoint, even my husband said it was amazing (over his... read moreAMAZING! Worth every penny, which the cost is not bad in my opinion at all. My husband and I came down to treasure island for our 5th anniversary trip and this is the only agenda I had! It did not disappoint, even my husband said it was amazing (over his two baseball games he went to) Scott and Chris, husband and wife crew were great. When we went to the secluded beach,
Only accessed by water there was great sand dollars were found. The mangroves were cool to go into. Would recommend to anyone heading out to treasure island- about 15 minute drive if you are closer to St. Pete’s beach area. Thanks from the Texas crew! read less

Highly Satisfied Great tour by a great couple who went out of their way to please everyone. Although, as tourists, we came knowing nobody, very soon we got to know a lot of wonderful people, most of them tourists like us. The tour operators, made every feel welcome and this set the... read moreGreat tour by a great couple who went out of their way to please everyone. Although, as tourists, we came knowing nobody, very soon we got to know a lot of wonderful people, most of them tourists like us. The tour operators, made every feel welcome and this set the right chemistry for the hours that followed. read less

Fantastic kayaking trip ! This was an absolutely wonderful kayaking trip. My husband, 18-year-old daughter and I had a fabulous tIme. Scott is a fantastic guide so not only do you get a beautiful day out on the water but you learn a lot about the area and nature surrounding you. The kayaking... read moreThis was an absolutely wonderful kayaking trip. My husband, 18-year-old daughter and I had a fabulous tIme. Scott is a fantastic guide so not only do you get a beautiful day out on the water but you learn a lot about the area and nature surrounding you. The kayaking is super fun and easy with lots of birds to see (the cormorants dive right under your kayak) , the mangrove tunnels are super cool and the island is like paradise. We will book again on our next trip to St. Pete. We highly recommend this for all ages - you will have an amazing and unforgettable experience. read less