Coastal Kayak Tours St Pete

Amazing kayaking tour! Paddling through the mangroves with birds following alongside our kayaks was such a cool experience. We explored two mangrove areas and the beach, making it the perfect outing. Definitely recommend starting early—it was peaceful and beautiful. The current was against us on the way back, so we got a little extra workout, but we did it! We were especially thankful for the professionalism, guidance, and encouragement from the team throughout the tour. Such a fun and memorable experience. Definitely recommend!

This kayak tour was an absolute highlight of our trip, truly a 5-star experience from start to finish! Samantha and Claire were incredible guides. They were so friendly, welcoming, and full of knowledge about the ecosystem. We learned so much about the mangroves and actually got to kayak through them, which was such a unique and beautiful experience. One of the coolest parts was being surrounded by a bunch of “Kevins” (the bird from Up 😂). They were everywhere, swimming alongside us and even going under our kayaks the entire time. It felt so surreal and unforgettable! We covered about 4 miles over 3 hours, and every minute was engaging, fun, and full of discovery. One of my favorite moments was when we stopped at a private beach for about 45 minutes, we got to swim, relax, and enjoy a little picnic we packed, which made the whole experience even more special. Samantha and Claire truly made the day—they were kind, easy to talk to, and we clicked with them right away. I honestly can’t wait to come back and do this again. Highly recommend to anyone looking for an adventure mixed with learning, amazing scenery, and a little slice of paradise!

First of all Kristi was by far the best guide I could possibly ask for! She was so friendly and knowledgeable and excited to be out there kayaking with us. She excitedly answered any questions jumped in the water, even underwater to help find shells and sand dollars She made the whole trip that much better As for the actual trip, it is one of the most beautiful places I’ve seen shell key preserve is just gorgeous. It is definitely an intermediate kayaking trip, so make sure your arms and shoulders are ready to go. I highly recommend this. It was my favorite thing I did the whole week!

We had an amazing experience with Coastal Kayaking Charters! The entire trip was fun, relaxing, and well organized. A huge shoutout to Samantha on our cruise — she went above and beyond to make sure all the guests were safe while still making the experience enjoyable for everyone. She was especially great with my son at Shell Island, spending time playing and swimming with him and making him feel included. She truly made his day, and he even made a new friend in the process. It’s people like Samantha that make experiences like this unforgettable. Highly recommend Coastal Kayaking Charters!

This was a fabulous experience! Our guide, Samantha, was very friendly, knowledgeable about the kayaks and wildlife and helpful! Her passion for this lifestyle shines thru like no other. Also, the owner, Sebastian, was extremely helpful and made sure no one got left behind. He too was very friendly! If looking for an adventurous outdoor activity, definitely go to this outfit and you will be sure to have a great time!!!!