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.

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.

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.

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 (6-8 guests) 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. Come explore with local professionals who love what they do and see the difference for yourself.

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.

Explore the northern area of Weedon Island Preserve on a kayaking tour from St. Petersburg. You'll paddle for about two hours to see the native ecosystem of mangroves and waterways, learning about the local wildlife and plant species. Visit a manatee breeding and hangout location; watch for animals such as dolphins and birds; hear a bit about the Native American history of the area; and travel through a mangrove tunnel to see ancient burial mounds.

Our Parasail Vessels are designed specifically for Parasail Operations. Our USCG Licensed Captains have over 26 years of experience in the industry so you can relax and enjoy your flight. Our equipment is continuously upgraded to ensure our "perfect safety record" and dependability. We have flown over 100,00 Parasail Flights. We also offer GoPro and Picture packages for your convenience.

Our vessel's and crew make this trip unique! Bad Dog (the boat) is a New high horsepower luxury tri-toon, reserved for Private Groups. WildSide is single ticket sales however can be reserved for larger private groups. 95% of the time we see dolphin during our cruise. The more time you spend on the water the higher chance you will have of seeing wild life. We offer a fun educational experience the entire family can enjoy. Captain specializes in encouraging the Dolphin to jump behind the boat. This is not a guarantee to see wild dolphin. All of our tours are small to private group charters. Awesome location. Ask about a free pint after the tour.

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!

Discover Floridian wildlife and St. Petersburg on a 2-hour paddle board tour. No need to get your paddle board past TSA, as all equipment is convenient provided for you. Enjoy a basic rundown of paddle boarding before the tour begins.  Once you feel comfortable, follow your guide into the bayou and past the Historical Snell Isles. Enjoy narration about the local flora and fauna with stops at Bird Island and manatee hotspots.

SKIRTCHASER CHARTERS is a 1st class ,clean offshore fishing machine Our beautiful 36' YELLOWFIN W/900 HP. can accomidate up too 6 passengers for all types of fishing as well as sunset cruises , evening cruises,sandbar partys and snorkle trips. we specialize in fishing for all types of big game fish 20-100 miles offshore

During your visit to St. Petersburg, explore the diverse plant and animal life of the Weedon Island Preserve on a stand-up pedalboard tour. After a brief introductory lesson, hop on your easy-to-ride pedalboard and glide through the mangrove islands. Learn about the rich biodiversity of the Tampa Bay estuary from your guide and keep an eye out for seabirds and other wildlife, including dolphins and manatees.

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.

Join us as we set sail in the picturesque waters of Treasure Island, Florida! Take the helm, see dolphins, and make a lifetime of memories! You’ll set sail about an hour before sunset to give you plenty of time to catch the full range of hues painted on Mother Nature's canvas. We provide plenty of cozy warm blankets in case you get a chill, or want to cuddle on deck. If you love clean air, smooth sailing, postcard beautiful sunsets, and starry night skies then this romantic sailing trip is for you. Complimentary soda and bottled water available. BYOB allowed. Cooler with ice available and restroom aboard.

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.

This tour is a Private 26ft boat that holds up to 6 Guests aboard. We view and educate you about the Dolphins in their natural waterways. We will see them play, jump and feed. We then will take a leisurely ride to the Gulf of Mexico and watch the Sunset! Please call to confirm departure time!!!! We leave 2 hours before sunset!!

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. Ask about a free pint after the tour.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We offer the only sailing adventure in John's Pass! Enjoy a nice relaxing sail, of 2 hours, through the magnificent waters of Treasure Island and seeing dolphins. "Boomerang Love" is a Whitby 42 Center Cockpit Ketch built by world renowned Naval Architect Ted Brewer. She was Cruising World Magazine's "Bluewater Boat of the Year" for 10 years in a row.

We offer the Ultimate Adventure on our Glass Bottom LED illuminated Kayak Night Tours! In fact no one else offers this experience anywhere in the world with how we feed the fish and the extremely powerful self developed underwater light system that we use! At our main tour site, we'll first visit a bird sanctuary mangrove island & sometimes they'll fly so close you can feel the air from their wings as they pass by! We'll paddle down protected waterways & see amazing underwater views along with feeding fish which is fun for everyone! There's times when the fish get so close you can even touch them! You may also see Crabs, Shrimp and other sea-life as we illuminate the waters around us. With literally nothing to do at night in the Water Sports Industry, our Glass Bottom Kayak LED illuminated Night Tours are perfect for families, friends, large groups, or an unforgettable date night under the stars and moon!