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Enjoy a Clear Kayaking Adventure through the Shell Key Preserve; just outside of Tampa Bay & St. Pete Beach!
Quick Details
Adventure through Tarpon Springs in your 100% clear kayak!
See the Victorian-style mansions, historic Craig Park, and the Golden Crescent.
You’ll enjoy a tranquil paddle through the bayous of Tarpon Springs. You’ll launch from the Tarpon Springs Yacht Club, kayak through the bayous, see Victorian-style mansions, and pass by the picturesque Craig Park. You’ll then paddle into Spring Bayou, a warm water area with frequent manatee sightings!
Look for manatees while you take in the scenery.
Keep your eyes peeled for manatees as they surface.
Be on the lookout for manatees, who use the warmer water of Spring Bayou as a sanctuary during the winter months. Along the way, your guide will keep an eye out for other wildlife including dolphins and a variety of birds. Chances are that you’ll see a variety of wildlife, but sightings are random and not guaranteed.
Learn about Tarpon Springs from your 5-star rated eco-tour guide.
Hear about local history, wildlife, and ecosystems.
Your guide will welcome you and provide brief paddling and safety instructions. Then, you’ll be off on an adventure as your tour guide leads the way around the bayous of Tarpon Springs. Along the way, you’ll hear about Greek culture and the famous Sponge Docks. Your guide will be happy to take photos and make sure you have fun along the way!
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- Reservations are required for all tours.
- Tours at this location operate seasonally during December through March.
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We encourage you to bring the following:
- Water (preferably in a reusable water bottle)
- Swimsuit/clothes that you don’t mind getting a little wet
- Shoes that can get wet/sandals
- Towel for after the trip
- Any extra gear you’d like! Remember – the less gear, the more visibility through the kayak!
We will provide you with the following:
- Dry bags to store your personal items
- Safety equipment including lifejackets and whistles
- A clear kayak with seats and paddles
- A knowledgeable tour guide
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- Every tour is given on one of our 100% clear kayaks.
- Our fleet is small (5 kayaks) so expect an exclusive experience (no more than 10 people at a time).
- Private tours are available upon request.
- Our guides are always helpful and entertaining (and they love tips).
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- Yes, children are welcome on our Tarpon Springs tours!
- Children 6 and under are required by law to wear a life jacket at all times while on the water. We provide lifejackets for children that are above 30 pounds.
- We require children 30 pounds or under to bring their own Coast Guard approved life jacket as the size is very specific and safety is of utmost importance.
- We require one adult per each child under age 12.
- We require two adults per each child 3 years old and under.
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Our tours are made for any skill level to participate, we will have basic tips and tricks to help you maneuver the waterways. Some paddling may be considered intermediate, but we try out best to paddle at a pace that is convenient for every paddler!
We do require that all guests stay with the group and with their tour guide! We also ask that all guests have upper body mobility and capacity to walk up and down steps to enter/exit the kayaks.
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Tips are greatly appreciated. We like to say, “If you enjoyed your ride, tip your guide!”
Standard US gratuity is 20%!
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YES! Our weight limit is no more than 250 pounds per person and no more than 425 pounds per 2 people that are in the same kayak. All our kayaks are double (tandem) kayaks. Unfortunately, our kayak manufacturer has given us this strict limit of 250 pounds per person and we cannot exceed this limit.
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Each of our kayaks are tandem (made for 2 paddlers). However, the seats are removable and if you have an odd number of paddlers in your party, we are able to accommodate the kayak as a single.
Keep in mind, the same 250 pound PER person weight limit still applies even if taking a kayak out as a single.
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Trips that are canceled by Get Up and Go Kayaking due to inclement weather, will be rescheduled, or refunded.
Reservations that are cancelled 48 hours or more before a scheduled trip will not be charged. Those that are cancelled or in need of rescheduling within the 48-hour window of departure time will be charged full price.
No-show participants will be charged full price unless cancelled outside of 48 hours. This includes showing up with less paddlers than the original amount booked for.
Get Up and Go Kayaking will not launch in unsafe weather conditions. Because of this, trips may need to be cancelled or rescheduled due to safety issues. If this is the case, your reservation will be refunded in full or rescheduled to another time. We will not be held responsible for any reservation that you fail to keep due to any unforeseen circumstances. We also reserve the right to change or cancel any tours due to circumstances beyond our control. In this instance, Get Up and Go Kayaking can refund the tour price, not any other expenses that may have been incurred.
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- Pets are not allowed on this tour. If you have a service animal, please contact us directly for appropriate accommodations.
- Alcohol is not allowed on this tour.