Shell Key Shuttle

The Shell Key Shuttle provides eco-friendly tours by boat to the Shell Key. Shell Key is a small barrier island located off of St. Petersburg Beach, past Pass-A-Grille. The boat ride takes about 10 minutes and the boat is capable of holding up to 49 passengers. Once visitors reach the island, they enjoy sunbathing, shelling, bird watching, swimming and dolphin watching. The shelling on the island is considered some of the best in the world. The tour provides free masks and snorkels for snorkeling, as well as beach umbrellas and shell bags. Guests are invited to bring their own additional beach supplies, as well as coolers with beverages and snacks. The boat departs three times daily and returns to Saint Pete three times in the afternoon. The boat is an entirely smoke-free vessel. The company also operates Sunset Cruises that take riders around the five residential barrier islands south of Pass-A-Grille. Guests view ocean views, multimillion dollar mansions, dolphins, manatees and numerous shorebirds. The cruises are narrated and every effort is made to include educational information. Private charter tours are available. Pet-friendly sunset cruises are occasionally offered and provide a chance for riders to bring along their dogs to enjoy the cruises. Dogs are not permitted on the Shell Key Preserve.