Top St Petersburg Nature and Wildlife Tours

Cruise with us on "The Big Blue Boat," the largest, safest, and most stable dolphin watch boat in the Tampa Bay area. You will be cruising in the beautiful, calm and protected back bay waters while seeing dolphins perhaps manatees, lots of seabirds, bird nesting island, commercial fishing village and million dollar homes.

Look for dolphins around Boca Ciega Bay in St. Pete Beach on a cruise in the Tampa Bay Area. Continue into the Gulf of Mexico to visit Shell Key island, a wildlife preserve where you can snorkel, swim, or collect shells on the beach. Depending on the season, you might spot dolphins, manatees, rays, and a variety of seabirds. This family-friendly tour offers both a late morning and afternoon departure, making it easy to suit your schedule.

Get out on the water and see Tampa Bay from a new perspective with this kayaking tour. Ride in a clear kayak—which has the advantage of greater visibility of the underwater world. Along the way look out for coastal birds, marine life, and the beautiful mangroves. No need to worry about missing out on photo opportunities—the trip includes photo stops and a break at Shell Key to enjoy its beach and sandbars.

Shell Key Preserve is only accessible by water, and if you don’t own a boat, it can be hard to get to the area to explore it. This Shell Key Preserve Snorkeling Cruise from Tampa takes you to the 1,800-acre (728-hectare) wildlife preserve to snorkel and look for shells and wildlife. Some of the wildlife you may see along your journey, includes dolphins, birds, manatees, hermits crabs, fish, and horseshoe crabs.

Cruise with us on "The Big Blue Boat," the largest, safest, and most stable dolphin watch boat in the Tampa Bay area. You will be cruising in the beautiful, calm and protected back bay waters while seeing dolphins perhaps manatees, lots of seabirds, bird nesting island, commercial fishing village and million dollar homes.

Veteran Owned. This 3 hour guided tour will take you through a vital eco-system known as Shell Key Preserve. Having conducted field research through out the world and working at various US Zoos for nearly 30 years, Capt Yak has acquired a vast amount of knowledge regarding the animal and plant life you will encounter. You will paddle with ease on the some of the most comfortable and best paddling Sit-on-top single or tandem kayaks. We will venture through mangrove tunnels, over beds of seagrasses and sandbars while encountering wildlife. Midway we will stop on Shell Key. You can take a stroll, swim, find that perfect shell or just relax and take in the surroundings. On the return trip Capt Yak will continue to share his knowledge and you will be mesmerized by the stories he shares with you. We have multiple departure times daily that vary between 9:00am-3:00pm based on tides and weather. Feel free to message me for tour times prior to booking if you are looking for a specific time.

Call to book 7279021124 Tour and snorkel Beautiful and Historic Egmont Key! This runs on Bad Dog boat! We offer a fun educational experience the entire family can enjoy. Captain will give you a history narration of the island when we approach the island. Snorkel the ruins or grass flats, they both have unique differences (SNORKELING GEAR INCLUDED). Excellent customer service. Our boats are Luxury and new, with a 45 minute cruise to the BIG ISLAND. Our Captain's specialize in encouraging the Dolphin to jump behind the boat. This is not a guarantee to see wild dolphin however we almost always see them. Other wildlife is prevalent in the era, MANATEES, sea turtles, fish, land turtles, and of course birds. All of our tours are semi-private to private group charters. Awesome location with better quality equipment than our competitors.

Exploring the islands is the best way to experience Tampa Bay. With over a decade of experience in the area, Captain Tyler will show you the best areas to jump in the water, ride on the tube or just hang on the beach.

Discover St. Petersburg's undeveloped Shell Key Preserve on this exciting kayak excursion. Join a small group and gear up for your adventure through mangrove tunnels and shallow seagrass meadows. While you paddle, observe local wildlife like sea turtles and seabirds and stop at Shell Island to collect seashells or go for a swim.

This tour may include birding, shelling, snorkeling, island hopping, marine biology or a little of everything. This is a great way to get out on the water and enjoy your friends or family for less than the price of renting a boat and without any of the stress.

Peruse Florida's diverse ecosystems on two wheels. Set out on a 2-hour bicycle tour of St. Petersburg's Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, home to an array of mammals and birds such as alligators, cormorants and ospreys. Follow your knowledgeable guide across boardwalks, along trails and through large meadows, taking in the preserve's exquisite natural scenery and the many butterflies fluttering about. This 3-mile mountain bike tour is limited to 8 people for a more personalized experience.

Utilizing the motorized pedal-assist, these e-bikes allow our explorers to go longer distances with a more leisurely effort. We can explore more of the beauty of Tierra Verde, Shell Key Wildlife Preserve, and historic Fort DeSoto Park.

St Petersburg is a popular spot for fishing along Florida’s West Coast, with miles of backcountry waters and islands to explore. This private fishing charter can be completely customized to suit your preferences, with an expert guide on hand to offer tips and maximize your chances of a catch. Bring lunch or some beers on-board, cruise around the bay and barrier islands, and try your luck fishing for trout, snapper, mackerel, and redfish.

The state of Florida is rife with a history stretching back at least 900 years. Take a guided tour of the Jungle Prada Site in St. Petersburg to uncover Native American history as you walk through the archaeological site of the Tocobaga tribe. Learn about the ancient peoples and the Spanish conquistadors that landed in the area in 1528 and enjoy time roaming around the lush property.

Salty Pelican Boat Tours give a Personal Echo Tour that will teach you about Dolphins, Manatees, Sea Birds( Pelicans, Osprey, Skimmers, Frigate and more) as we take a 1 hr 45 minute boat ride. We will view dolphins playing, eating and maybe jumping behind the boat. As we approach the Gulf of Mexico before Sunset, we hang out and watch as the sun goes down. You may bring adult beverages to cheer at the that special time.

The boat's unique design allows it to cruise at a comfortable speed while creating an ideal wake in which dolphins love to play. Additionally, it is the only boat in Boca Ciega Bay that looks like a shark. So, it truly is the most exciting way to see the area and to experience the wildlife.

St. Petersburg has many popular attractions and scenic sights to see but doing so on foot during a tour can really tucker you out. Instead, prebook this St. Petersburg Skyway E-bike Tour and pedal as much or as little as you'd like along the way. Pack visits to St. Pete Beach, the Don CeSar, Maximo Park, and Uncle Andy's Ice Cream Parlor all into one day.

This tour will give you a full day of memories! We can combine eco-touring, dolphin watching, fishing, snorkeling, shelling, birding, island hopping and more, to give you the best experience! Make you own unforgettable day with this private experience.

Experience St. Petersburg, Florida like never before on this educational and entertaining guided, small-group Segway nature tour. Learn about the Sunshine City’s nature and wildlife on a loop around the Tampa Bay seawall. See manatees and dolphins in their natural habitat. Visit the Sunken Gardens, a botanical paradise and St. Petersburg's oldest living museum and more. Guided Segway training, helmet and safety equipment, and bottled water are included. Dress in weather-appropriate clothes with flat, closed-toed shoes.

We will set up a private custom tour for you and your crew. Tell us want you would like to do and see and we focus on those aspects to build a adventure unique to you! Did you know that a day spend kayaking or paddle boarding is great for your body and mind? Kayaking is a great way to strengthen your arms, back, shoulders and chest. Since kayaking requires a great deal of strength, and works several muscle groups at once, you can expect to burn many calories. Exercise of any form is a great way to reduce stress. Thanks to the Vitamin D taken in from the sun, the aerobic form of exercise the activities bring, and stress relief, kayaking is excellent for improving heart health.

Fort De Soto Park has a unique location on the Gulf of Mexico, making it one of the top birding sites in the state of Florida. It's especially diverse in the months of April and October for spring and fall migration. This patch of land is the first area birds will arrive at as they make their migratory flight across the gulf. Not only will you see shorebirds, wading birds, and resident songbird species, but you'll see neotropical migrants and they pass through our state on their way to/from the Caribbean and Central America. As for the rest of the year, you can count on ducks and loons if you book your tour in the winter months and breeding bird species in the summer. This area is also known for rare species and vagrants that pass through Florida. Photographers will love the morning lighting on the beach as small shorebirds forage in the rack line.

Experience viewing of dolphins, seabirds, and a variety of marine life. Fun for all ages, this is a tour you don’t want to miss. One of the largest resident populations of bottlenose dolphins in the world lives among the coastal lagoons and bays of Florida’s gulf coast. Come along on this 2-hour excursion and get a glimpse into the lives of some of the most socially fascinating creatures on the planet.

Experience the feeling of “walking on water” as you embark on a pedal boarding experience in St. Pete Beach. Join a small group at sunset and pedal through the calm waters with the gentle glow of your pedalboard helping to guide you. With the grand Don CeSar Hotel and St. Pete Beach serving as your backdrop, you’re sure to have an enjoyable evening on the water.