Coastal Kayak Charters

Coastal Kayak Charters Coastal Kayak Charters is St. Pete Beach's best rated kayak tour company. We specialize in small group guided kayak trips in the Shell Key Preserve. Petersburg.
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Explore St Pete’s beautiful coastline on one of our small group guided kayak tours and discover hidden mangrove tunnels, visit undeveloped beaches, and hang out with some of our cool local wildlife. The wildlife preserve is conveniently located near St. Pete Beach and downtown St. Since opening in 2015, our goal has been to provide fun, safe, and informative tours with an environmentally focused a

pproach. We combine quality and affordability to give you a one of a kind experience whether you are new to kayaking or a more seasoned paddler. We genuinely love what we do and are happy to share our passion for the marine environment and kayaking with you. Come join us for a paddle at one of our favorite local spots! Coastal Kayak Charters is open year-round and our tour times vary daily depending on tidal conditions. If you have any questions please give us a call or visit our website for more information and online booking.

02/08/2026

This manatee wanted to take a kayak ride too! We offer Clear kayaks and traditional Coastal kayaks. Come out with us and explore the mangrove tunnels. Call 727-742-2249

01/07/2026

We are now accepting resumes from *experienced* tour guides for the upcoming kayaking season.
We are looking for guides who are outgoing, have a passion for wildlife and the environment, and a love for being on the water. You must be a people-person, a team-player, reliable and punctual, and have a strong work-ethic.
This position also requires that you are comfortable instructing and guiding groups of people, and providing an exceptional tour experience to our guests.
Coastal Kayak Charters and Island Ferry are family-owned, and we treat our employees like family as well.
To apply, please message us directly.

We had a great holiday week on the water, including dolphin encounters for our paddlers. Come out with our tour guide Cl...
01/02/2026

We had a great holiday week on the water, including dolphin encounters for our paddlers. Come out with our tour guide Claire for a great experience on the waters of Shell Key nature preserve.
Call to book. 727-742-2249

Join us on a guided kayak tour through Shell Key nature preserve. We offer Clear kayaks for a novel experience, and Coas...
12/22/2025

Join us on a guided kayak tour through Shell Key nature preserve. We offer Clear kayaks for a novel experience, and Coastal kayaks for the traditionalists. Both offer a fantastic exploration of nature and wildlife, through the mangrove tunnels and over to the island, where you get time to explore. Our sunset kayak tour is extra exhilarating. Call us at 727-742-2249 to book.

There's nothing more beautiful than watching the sun set over the Shell Key Preserve. Join us on our sunset kayak tours,...
11/20/2025

There's nothing more beautiful than watching the sun set over the Shell Key Preserve. Join us on our sunset kayak tours, and get mangrove tunnels, shells scattered about the island, and a tranquil sunset ending with a sky of a kaleidoscope of colors. Small group guided tours 7 days a week. Call 727-742-2249 to book.

11/10/2025

Experience incredible wildlife sightings on our guided kayak tours to Shell Key! Paddle through Shell Key’s natural beauty and discover amazing mangrove tunnels. Tours are offered daily, and our sunset tours are a favorite this time of year.
Call 727-742-2249 to book.

Come join Tour Guide Claire on our Shell Key tour and meet Kevin, our favorite local Cormorant, who's always eager to sa...
11/08/2025

Come join Tour Guide Claire on our Shell Key tour and meet Kevin, our favorite local Cormorant, who's always eager to say hello! 🐦 Our Sunset Kayak tours depart at 2:30pm every day (conditions permitting), so be sure to mark your calendars and plan ahead. You won't want to miss this opportunity to explore the beautiful waters of Shell Key while taking in the breathtaking views of the sunset. Don't forget to bring your camera to capture the perfect shot of Kevin flying overhead or swimming alongside your kayak! 📸

11/01/2025

We offer Clear Kayaks and the more traditional Coastal Kayaks. The water is beautifully clear this time of year, so come kayaking with us!
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10/31/2025

One of our kayaking dolphin encounters from a few years back in Shell Key. We left the raw audio so you can hear the sound of the dolphins moving through the water.

The American White Pelicans have come into town from their summer home in the Great Lakes region to spend the winter her...
10/27/2025

The American White Pelicans have come into town from their summer home in the Great Lakes region to spend the winter here. They’re easily startled, so we keep a respectful distance to avoid disturbing them.

Our Shell Key tours are going strong! Join Taylor, Tracey, or Kristi for a great kayaking experience through Shell Key P...
05/18/2025

Our Shell Key tours are going strong! Join Taylor, Tracey, or Kristi for a great kayaking experience through Shell Key Preserve. And it starts and ends with a relaxing 10min boat ride to and back from our marina. Visit us at www.CoastalKayakCharters.com to book!

12/04/2024

Our kayakers often visit "Irma's Pass" (created by hurricane Irma in 2017) in the Shell Key preserve. There were lots of dolphins performing for our kayakers on this day.

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2830 Pinellas Bayway S
Saint Petersburg, FL
33715

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 7pm
Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 7pm
Saturday 7am - 7pm
Sunday 7am - 7pm

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