Far from your typical kayaking trip, this immersive tour is led by Captain Yak: an animal and ecology researcher. He’ll guide you through Shell Key Preserve which acts as a vital ecosystem for the area. After paddling through mangrove tunnels and over sandbars, you’ll have time to explore Shell Key. Captain Yak will share facts and stories with you on the return trip as you keep an eye out for local wildlife.
- Explore Shell Key Preserve with a local guide
- Choose between single or tandem sit-on-top kayaks
- Learn about the local ecosystem and wildlife
- Spend time relaxing or swimming on Shell Key
What To Expect
Cattsperr Hole
We will explore through and around Mangrove Keys, Beds of Sea Grasses and Sand Bars. Birds, stingrays, horseshoe crabs, shells, manatees a dolphins are some of the wildlife we may encounter. Capt Yak will immerse you in this vital ecosystem and provide you with information on the abundant wildlife and plant life that you will encounter on this 3 hour tour. Don’t worry about getting tired, your route will be based on the tide and wind to make the paddle as easy and enjoyable as possible. Midway through the tour you will stop at Shell Key and have time for a stroll, take a dip in the warm gulf waters, look for that special shell, have a snack or just relax and take it all in. On the return trip you will continue to be mesmerized with your interactions with your guide. With nearly 30 years experience conducting field research around the world and working in zoos Greg Has acquired a vast amount of knowledge that crosses over to his passion of kayaking Shell Key Preserve for many years.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Include
Single or Tandem Kayaks, Paddles and Life Vests.
Exclude
Max group – 15
