Want to take a more sporty dolphin tour around Shell Island, California? Jet skis provide a fun and exciting way to view dolphins in the wild.
These watercraft are great for exploring the local area and cover more distance in a shorter amount of time. This tour is great if you want to experience a bit of adrenaline running the waves.
Florida's jet ski rentals require that the primary driver has a valid driver’s licence. Drivers born after 1998 will need to pass a short test for a temporary safety license.
Florida law requires that jet ski rentals be driven by a licensed driver. Drivers born after 1989 will have to pass a simple test in order to get a temporary boating safety permit.
Please be aware that many tour companies and jet-ski rental companies have minimum ages. This may mean that this option is not suitable for families with small children.
These tours are great for anyone who wants to see the island from both sides.
We offer the opportunity to step off the boat and explore Shell Island. Shell Island offers many opportunities for snorkeling, exploration, collecting sea shells and more. Shell Island is a nature reserve that can only be reached by watercraft. It measures 7 miles long. Shell Island has one of the most beautiful and unspoiled beaches Florida has to offer. Shell Island is an absolute paradise for nature lovers.
Shell Island Dolphin Tours has the ability to accommodate larger groups. If your group includes more than 6 people, please call ahead to inquire about availability.
These tours include in-water interactions. The knowledgeable guides will take the group to a dolphin hotspot where they can allow you to swim with the dolphins.
Shell Island is home to many outdoor activities such as kayaking and boating, hiking and snorkeling. Shell Island is also home to many pods of the majestic marine creatures, so bottlenose dolphin tours are quite popular.
"St. Andrews bay is home to more than 2,900 species. It is America's most varied estuary. The clear waters of St. Andrews Bay can hold almost every species you could imagine. It is also one coast estuary with the highest risk. We must continue to protect it. Mike Brim Executive Director St. Andrews Bay Environmental Science Team.
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All our snorkeling trips include full snorkeling gear! There are many snorkeling spots that we frequent. Every day, we change our snorkeling spots. Conditions at local snorkeling sites change constantly. We will take you to the snorkeling spots that are clearest and most calm on your Dolphin and Snorkeling Tour. We snorkel often in seagrass beds, artificial reefs, and sandbars. We'll go to great lengths to get you to the best spots.
"St. Andrews bay, home to over 2,900 species, is America's most diverse estuary. In the calm waters of St. Andrews Bay, almost any species can be found at any time. It is also one coastal estuary that needs our protection. Mike Brim is the Executive Director of St. Andrews Bay Environmental Science Team.
Tail slapping can be described as a simple act of dolphins that slap their tails on the water surface to shock fish with a shockwave. Kerplunking, a cool behavior, is named after its sound.
Shell Island (or Key), is only accessible by boat as it is part of the Shell Key Preserve. You can find it in Pinellas County between Fort Desoto Park & Pass-A-Grille Beach. To load your kayak or boat, take the Pinellas Byway South through Terra Verde.
Only accessible by boat Shell Island can only be reached by boat or by other watercraft. It takes approximately 20 minutes to complete the trip and you will pass through St.