Things to do in Tierra Verde, Florida (FL): The Best Tours

St Pete’s only air conditioned Helicopter tours! Take off waterside from picturesque Albert Whitted airport in downtown St. Pete over the St. Pete Pier and soar to the west towards Treasure Island. Experience John’s Pass from a whole new angle before approaching the famous beachfront Don CeSar Resort. Continue south down St. Pete’s stretch of white, sandy beaches all the way to incredible Shell Island. Experience Fort De Soto’s natural habitat and wildlife from a bird’s eye view while flying towards the enormous Sunshine Skyway Bridge and back to downtown St. Petersburg. You will return over the Pinellas Bayway. The thrill of flying over it all is something you will never forget. Don't forget your camera.

Inclusions: Private helicopter flight

Exclusions: Gratuities

Experience and explore backwaters of Hillsborough and Tampa Bay! Always a short distant and boat ride to great fishing in Tampa Bay Inlet. Enjoy fishing one of the most popular cities in Florida, it has a unique ecosystem found right within downtown. Fishing is great all year round, and there is such diversity of nearshore, flats and backcountry fishing for Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Trout, Snapper, Sheepshead, Cobia, Drum, Pompano, Spanish Mackerel, Bonito or Sharks, depending on the season. Even on windy days, there are plenty of places to fish, in the Bay, you can fish one of the many barrier islands, and hundreds of miles of backcountry water shoreline, making this an experience, not just another fishing trip. Travelers that have enjoyed our Tampa Florida fishing charters also enjoyed a day at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay or a day at Big Cat Rescue. Tampa has a lot to offer and we would love to show you the full experience! 

Inclusions: Bottled water, Professional guide and Boat, All Fishing and Safety equipment, Fishing Licenses, Local Bathroom and Marina Facilities

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, On-Board Restrooms, Sun Protection, T-Top or Shaded Cover

Take a NIGHT TIME clear kayak adventure through beautiful Shell Key Preserve, featuring underwater LED lights. One of our guides (Jay, Chris, Charlie, Matt, Jenna, or Raven) will get you checked in right when you arrive to allow for the most possible time on the water! Once you're all checked in, we'll give some basic paddle instructions and information about the tour ahead. We'll get you loaded up into your clear kayak and off we go! The paddle will last about 1.5 hours depending on the speed of our group and any wildlife we may see along the way. This is an incredibly unique tour where we’ll search for manatee, fish, sharks, birds, and more with the LED lights igniting the water way as we paddle. These lights illuminate the waters under the kayaks. This tour is for people who are adventurous! Due to the night time nature of the tour, there may be some surprise visits from wildlife.

Inclusions: Kayaks, paddles, seats, life jackets, whistles , Dry Bags: We'll allow you to use our dry bags to keep any of your personal belongings dry along the tour!

Exclusions: Gratuities

See the perfect sunset over the Gulf right from St. Pete Beach. We take a leisurely cruise through the residential canals, where you get to see the homes and the mansions. We always see dolphins too! Our small-group tour leaves one hour before sunset, 7 days a week. All of our rides are semi-private, with a maximum of 6 persons per boat, so you get to avoid the crowds when you ride with us. Our boats are all Social-Distance compliant.

Inclusions: Blankets provided during cooler months (Dec-Feb), Bottled water

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

You get an expert guide to show you through the mangrove tunnels (tide permitting) and time your adventure just right to give you the best chance at seeing dolphins & manatees who only visit the area at certain times of the day. You also get time to explore Shell Key, whether that means shelling, swimming, snorkeling, or simply enjoying the view. Keep in mind our tours take place in a shallow saltwater preserve. There are no alligators, and most of the water is knee to waist-deep; perfect for both beginners and experts. Growing up here in St. Petersburg has given me more experience in Shell Key than any other kayak company. Kayaking is one of my favorite things to do. This has allowed me the opportunity to find all the best kayaking spots and to accumulate the local knowledge to give you a true Florida experience, something other kayak companies just can’t do. I started this kayaking company to share these places with you.

Inclusions: kayak, paddle, lifejacket (PFD), whistle or signalling device

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Experience the thrill of driving your own speedboat through the serene waters of Tampa Bay. For the entirety of this narrated tour, you’ll navigate and captain your own speedboat while following a trained and knowledgeable guide in a different boat. There is a two-way communication system mounted in each boat, so you'll be able to hear your guide throughout the tour. This speedboat adventure is a great way to see beautiful Tampa Bay from the water!

Inclusions: Your own F13 mini speedboat, United States Coast Guard-approved lifejacket, Professionally trained guide leading and narrating the tour

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop off, Gratuities