Shell Key Preserve is only accessible by water, and if you don’t own a boat, it can be hard to get to the area to explore it. This Shell Key Preserve Snorkeling Cruise from Tampa takes you to the 1,800-acre (728-hectare) wildlife preserve to snorkel and look for shells and wildlife. Some of the wildlife you may see along your journey, includes dolphins, birds, manatees, hermits crabs, fish, and horseshoe crabs.
- This Tampa cruise makes a stop at Shell Key Preserve
- A guide knows the best spots on the preserve to see wildlife
- Travel light—snorkel equipment is provided for you
- Coolers and ice are onboard to store anything you’d like to bring with you
What To Expect
Shell Key Preserve
Shell Key is an 1,800-acre wildlife preserve only accessible by water. Guests can expect to see wild life at shell key. Birds, hermit crab, horseshoe crab, sand-dollars, sometimes fish, and lots of shells. Snorkeling will maximize the experience. Yes the occasional dolphin and manatee are known to swim by as well. Weather conditions play a huge roll in snorkeling conditions.
55 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Service animals allowed if you purchase all 6 tickets.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Include
Private transportation
Cooler and ice
Use of Snorkeling equipment
Exclude
Alcoholic Beverages
Bottled water
Parking Fee via valet at hotel for $15
Max group – 6
