Night Time Glowing Clear Kayak Tour of Shell Key Preserve

What you’ll do:

Embark on a mesmerizing nighttime adventure with our Glow Tour, specially designed for bachelorette parties and group travelers! Glide through the waters of Shell Key Preserve in your 100% clear kayak, adorned with color-changing LED lights that illuminate the mystical world below. Led by our 5-star-rated eco-tour guide, you'll explore the preserve's shallower areas, revealing seagrass and sandy bottoms while keeping an eye out for wildlife. Depending on your tour time, you will either experience the magic of a picturesque sunset, followed by the enchantment of LED-lit waters, stars overhead, and the lively activity of jumping fish on this unforgettable Sunset & Glow tour, or a full nighttime experience where we will paddle through hidden mangrove tunnels, where the soft glow of LED lights creates an ambiance you'll cherish forever.

Why we love it for your party:

• Break away from the typical partying and add nighttime adventure to your trip
• Shell Key Preserve – exclusive access to Shell Key Preserve (only accessible by watercraft)
• Located at Billy’s Stone Crab which features a rooftop bar and delicious lunch and dinner options
• Set the mood and light up the water below with waterproof, color-changing LED lights in your kayaks 
• Enjoy a unique sensory experience as you hear the sounds of the preserve, the feeling of the evening ocean air, and the sights of the water below!

About this experience partner:

We are Get Up and Go Kayaking – Tampa Bay, where we go beyond offering exceptional kayaking experiences to become a vibrant community of nature enthusiasts, adventurers, and outdoor explorers. Our Tampa Bay’s Clear Kayak Tour of Shell Key Preserve has garnered acclaim as the #1 Overall Activity in the USA in 2021 and the #1 Outdoor & Nature Activity in the World in 2022, as recognized by TripAdvisor. Our award-winning tour guides, with backgrounds in environmental science and marine biology, are not just educators but also passionate adventurers, ensuring your journey is both enlightening and filled with lifelong memories. Join us for an eco-conscious adventure that transcends the ordinary and captures the magic of the great outdoors!

Additional information:

• Gratuity not included in ticket price
• Tour duration 2-2.5 hours
• All kayaks are tandem
• Weight limit: 425 pounds per boat AND no more than 250 pounds per seat (individual)
• Alcohol and pets are prohibited throughout Shell Key Preserve by order of Pinellas County
• While we do welcome beginners this is an intermediate paddle and we ask all guests to have upper-body mobility and be of moderate physical fitness for the 3-mile paddle.
• We encourage guests to bring reusable water bottles, sunscreen, sunglasses/hats, shoes that can get wet, and clothing that can get wet.
• We will provide dry bags for your personal items, safety equipment including lifejackets and whistles, a clear kayak with seats and paddles, and a knowledgeable tour guide.