Top St Petersburg Outdoor Activities

Our tours are done in CRYSTAL CLEAR KAYAKS! Clear kayaking allows you to have an immersive perspective on the unique wildlife and nature we have here in Florida - its the best window seat to the waters of Tampa Bay!

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.

Experience the thrill of driving a speedboat across the crystal blue waters of Tampa Bay on this sightseeing tour. Hop on board an F-13 mini speedboat and get ready for adventure. Follow a trained guide in a separate boat with a two-way communication system installed to talk back and forth. Check out the beautiful Florida coast and look for pods of dolphins and other wildlife swimming below or gliding down and around from above.

If you want to explore the waters near St. Pete Beach at night, but are too intimidated to journey out on your own because the area is home to a lot of marine life, this tour is a great choice. This St. Pete Beach Glass Bottom Kayak LED Night Tour lets you go out with a guide who knows the area and its ecosystem well and who can easily lead the way even in the dark.

Step aboard an evening cruise for dinner and drinks while you take in views of St. Pete Beach. Watch over the landmarks of St. Pete and munch on food from the tropical-themed buffet. Open bar means you won't go thirsty while jamming to island music from the onboard DJ and other entertainment.

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.

Spice up any Florida vacation with a cruise on the Gulf of Mexico. Beginning in St. Petersburg, enjoy a beautiful sunset (depending upon the time of year) and listen to live music on board the elegant 'StarLite Sapphire' yacht. Choose from the open-air observation deck or the climate-controlled cabin inside. Either way, the view is spectacular. Then dance the night away or take a romantic stroll along the deck.

Join Coastal Kayak Charters for a small group guided kayak tour of the Shell Key Preserve. We are St Pete's top rated kayak tour company and focus exclusively on small groups and private tours. Our trips offer more personalized service and better wildlife viewing opportunities while out on the water. We will explore hidden mangrove tunnels (tides permitting), shallow seagrass meadows, and stop on Shell Island for time to swim, look for shells, or just relax and enjoy the beach. Our tours are designed for beginners and experienced kayakers alike. We use stable sit-inside kayaks that provide a better paddling experience than both sit-ontop and clear kayaks. Come explore with local professionals who love what they do and see the difference for yourself.

Easy to find location with great drinks and rooftop bar while you wait. We depart from Cambria Hotel docks. Bad Dog is reserved for Private groups of 6 or less. All single ticket sales may be rebooked to WildSide. Cruise through upscale neighborhoods, see famous houses, landmarks, and extraordinary wildlife. Our cruise will be partly narrated by the captain. Followed by a beautiful sunset on the Gulf of Mexico. If weather permits we cruise the beach taking in the beautiful afterglow. Dolphins are wild animals however we see them most of the time. The boat for this cruise is a Luxury Triton powered with 250 horsepower. Don't leave the beach to take a less elegant cruise. Bring your own drinks alcohol is permitted aboard. We supply water, cooler, and ice.

Easy to find location with great drinks and free games while you wait. We depart from Sea Dog Brewing Co. Cruise through upscale neighborhoods, see famous houses, landmarks, and extraordinary wildlife. Our cruise will be partly narrated by the captain. Followed by a beautiful sunset on the Gulf of Mexico. If weather permits we cruise the beach taking in the beautiful afterglow. Dolphins are wild animals however we see them most of the time. The boat for this cruise is WildSide, an 18 passenger Beach Cat. Don't leave the beach to take a less elegant cruise. Bring your own drinks alcohol is permitted aboard. We supply the boat, cooler, and ice. You supply the fun! WildSide has an onboard head (bathroom).

Discover the highlights and hidden gems of downtown St. Petersburg - without breaking a sweat - on a 2-hour Segway tour. With a morning, afternoon, and evening start time available, you can easily fit the well-rounded excursion into your itinerary. After a brief training session, follow your guide to the Pier, Salvador Dali Museum, Vinoy Park Hotel, and beyond. Along the way, enjoy ample opportunities to take photos and ask questions.

Suncoast Sailing offers the ONLY sailing experience in John's Pass! Step aboard our 2 hour sailing excursion and feel the wind as it glides us through the picturesque waters of Treasure Island. Come face to face with nature and experience the natural beauty under sail. Our trips include complementary soda and bottled water, BYOB is allowed. Cooler with ice available and restroom aboard. Great music and awesome captains! Recommended for travelers 12 and over. Guests under 12 must provide their own US Coast Guard approved personal flotation device. While our daily mission is to sail in the Gulf of Mexico, occasionally weather conditions prohibit such and our trips will take place in the calmer waters of Boca Ciega Bay.

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.

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.

The best money you’ll spend on your Florida vacation! Or, if you’re a local and want to see the sights you can’t see traveling by car. And, you won’t sweat or have sore legs in the morning. Pedal as much or as little as your desire. Unprecedented water and area views on this 3 1/2 hour guided tour. 95% dedicated bike trail, safe, peaceful, and relaxing. Bikes are current model year and full instruction is included. If you can comfortably ride a traditional bicycle then this tour is for you! Photo stops and area narration. Approximately 18 miles roundtrip (no sweat on an e-bike!)

Seeing the sights of St. Petersburg and the surrounding area is fun, but tours can sometimes feel outdated or crowded. Instead, opt for this St. Petersburg Corvette Muscle Car Private Driving Experience that lets you get in the driver’s seat of a Corvette Stingray Convertible. Drive beach roads along the coast or anywhere within a 25-mile (40-kilometer) radius of where you pick up your vehicle.

The Jungle Prada Site Tour explores the last 900 years of Florida history at one of most important historical landmarks in Tampa Bay. Jungle Prada was the site of a Tocobaga Indian village for over 600 years, and it is generally recognized as the 1528 landing place of Pánfilo de Narváez and Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca. Discover one the best-preserved American Indian mounds in all of Florida on this 75-minute guided historical walking adventure. We will escort you to the top of the private Anderson/Narváez mound, a 900-foot-long, 25-foot-high shell midden. This family-owned property also boasts a 3-acre, Florida-friendly waterfront garden, a small museum with archaeological artifacts from the site, and dozens of free-roaming peacocks. The tour is full of fantastic story telling. It's an immersive historical and botanical experience that should not be missed. Reservations are required. Tours are limited to a maximum of 20 people.

Outerlife Studios provides the #1 rated experiences in St. Petersburg. You will be immersed in a real world adventure designed to provide your team with an experience they will talk about for days. Located only 10 minutes from St. Pete Beach and a 20 minute drive from Tampa. We are in downtown St. Pete where all the action is!

Outerlife Studios provides the #1 rated experiences in St. Petersburg. You will be immersed in a real world adventure designed to provide your team with an experience they will talk about for days. Located only 10 minutes from St. Pete Beach and a 20 minute drive from Tampa. We are in downtown St. Pete where all the action is!

We've created a fascinating kayak tour in St Pete, centered on our Crystal Clear kayaks, giving you a fascinating look at the sea life throughout Shell Key preserve, and Fort Desoto park. Our professional guides provide an interesting narration of the local wildlife and ecosystem. The tours can range from 2 persons to 16 people, and are approximately 2 to 2 -1/2  hours long.  The tours will primarily operate in the protected waters and mangroves tunnels of the Shell Key Wildlife Preserve in Pinellas County. An 1,800 acre preserve, these waters are well traveled by Dolphins, Manatees, Rays, as well as a variety of shore birds, including pelicans, egrets, herons, cormorants, osprey, and sometimes roseate spoonbills. Please note: This activity is NOT suitable for the Elderly or the Obese, or people with back surgeries/issues, or with a history of other physical ailments. You must be physically fit for participate in this activity.

Speed past beaches, skylines, and wildlife on this Dolphin Racer Speedboat Adventure from St. Pete. Take in the views and keep an eye out for bottlenose dolphins that are known to reside in the area. Listen to informative commentary from your guide throughout the ride and enjoy the scenery as you zip around. This short tour easily fits into most schedules and is ideal for families with children.

Take a unique spin on a regular kayak tour with this Shell Key Preserve Glow-in-the-Dark Kayak Tour from Tierra Verde that lets you explore the water in a clear kayak with LED lights. You’ll get basic paddling instructions, and then hit the water to search for manatees, fish, sharks, birds, and more wildlife from the area.

If you’re looking for a Florida adventure on the water, but don’t want to have to plan out a daring activity yourself, leave it up to this Madeira Beach Parasail Flight. You’ll go out on the water aboard a boat with a group, and then take to the skies on a parasail. Plus, GoPro and photo packages are available (for an additional cost).

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.