Get Up And Go Kayaking – Tampa Bay Named Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best Winner for 2026
Clear Kayak Tour of Shell Key Preserve and Tampa Bay Area Recognized as a Top-Rated Tour in the United States.
Photo by Jimmy Fashner
Tampa, FL – September 11, 2026 – Get Up And Go Kayaking is proud to announce that its Tampa Bay franchise has been named to Tripadvisor’s® Travelers’ Choice® Awards Best of the Best for 2026, earning the No. 1 spot for Nature & Outdoor Experience in the USA, No. 2 Nature & Outdoor Experience in the world, and No. 3 Overall Experience in the USA. Best of the Best is Tripadvisor’s highest honor, reserved for the top 1% of listings worldwide. This marks Get Up And Go Kayaking – Tampa Bay’s sixth consecutive year on the list.
Six consecutive years on Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best list, including the No. 1 Nature & Outdoor Experience in the USA, is a remarkable achievement. Our Tampa Bay guides have created something special at Shell Key Preserve, and we’re proud to see guests recognize it year after year.” Justin Buzzi, Founder and CEO of Get Up And Go Kayaking.
“Earning a place on Tripadvisor’s® Travelers’ Choice® Awards Best of the Best for a sixth straight year is a tremendous honor for our entire team. It reflects the consistency and care our guides bring to every tour, and their genuine commitment to helping guests experience Shell Key Preserve responsibly. We’re grateful to Tripadvisor and, most of all, to the guests who continue to share their experiences with us.” Amber Buzzi, Owner of Get Up And Go Kayaking – Tampa Bay
*Congratulations to Get Up And Go Kayaking – Tampa Bay on its recognition in Tripadvisor’s Travelers Choice Awards Best of the Best for 2026, said John Boris, Chief Growth Officer at Tripadvisor. “Ranking among the top percentage of businesses globally means you have made such a memorable impact on your visitors that many of them took time to go online and leave a glowing review about their experience. Travelers rely on Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best lists to help them navigate the myriad things to see, eat and do across the globe. We hope this recognition continues to drive business to you in 2026 and beyond.”
Read the reviews and learn more about Get Up And Go Kayaking – Tampa Bay here: Tripadvisor listing.
About Get Up And Go Kayaking – Tampa Bay
Founded in July 2019, Get Up And Go Kayaking – Tampa Bay offers guided clear kayak tours of Shell Key Preserve in Tierra Verde, FL. Every guide is Guardian Guide certified by Save the Manatee Club, ensuring a responsible, educational experience on the water. The franchise upholds the parent company’s core values of Impact, Sustainability, and Experience, and has earned over 16,000 five-star reviews, including recognition as the best activity in the U.S. by nearly 2,000 Tripadvisor reviewers in 2021.
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