![]() favorite) and hop on the Shell Key Shuttle to head out for a boat ride. In closing, this is a must visit if you’re visiting Florida. The Don CeSar, Long Key with kids: The moment you cross the bridge onto St.Pete. I went on a very hot day but brought enough water so I could last. I found the hike around was mostly flat with no shade. This was one of the coolest thing’s I saw besides the wildlife. It’s called Shell Key Island and you’ll find seashells hanging from most of the tree branches just like a Christmas tree. There’s plenty of room to walk the shoreline around until you can’t go any further due to the water. You’ll want to stay on the beach area as you’ll see signs that say no tresspassing behind you due to the bird sanctuary. When you get off the boat, you’ll find yourself walking along the shoreline of a white sandy beach and clear blue water. I saw a number of them on my way back to shore. The fun of using this shuttle is that they are dolphin friendly and when dolphins are spotted, they give you an opportunity to film them at a very good distance as not to disturb the wildlife. Getting there and back takes about 10 minutes. You can take the shuttle out any of those times and the shuttle will return every 2 hours (12:15pm, 2:15pm & 4:15pm) for pick up if you’re ready to head back to shore. The cost is $25 and that covers getting you out there as well as the return trip. Shell Key Shuttle departs at 10am, 12pm & 2pm. ![]() Each one has their own personality and you’ll get to know them quickly. You’ll be able to film pelicans, gulls and other various shore birds. My advice is to get there early with a camera. I arrived at Shell Key Shuttle, located at Merry Pier (801 Pass-a-Grille Way, St Pete Beach) a little early to film some of the birds at the docks before the boat took us out to the island. Something to use for shade (No shade on island).You have to use a boat to reach it but once there, you’ll find a bird sanctuary, white sandy beaches and bright blue water. Parking passes for the meters may be purchased when checking in for the shuttle.If you’re visiting Florida at any point, I recommend you visit Shell Key Island. Provide an educational and sometimes humorous aspect to each cruise. Several unspoiledīarrier islands are also toured, with numerous shorebirds, usually dolphinsĪnd (in summer) sometimes manatees. This tour includes five residential islands and takes you from historicĬypress beach cabins to modern multimillion dollar mansions. (even dinner if you desire) on the cruise beer and wine may also be brought The wind chill on the water is often greater than on land. Remember to bring appropriate clothing if the evenings have been cool. Sunset cruises begin approximately one hour before the actual sunset. Reservations are required as departure times vary with the seasons - usually The Sunset Cruise is aboard the same 49 passenger Shell Key Shuttle catamaran. Parking passes for the meters may be purchased when checking in for the shuttle. This cruise is $25.00 for adults and is $12.50 for children 12 years of ageĪnd under (plus tax). Special sunset cruises and private boating charters can. And enjoyable evening, make reservations for a one and a half hour SunsetĬruise sight-seeing through residential waterways and the pristine barrier The Shell Key Shuttle departs three times daily and makes three return trips to Pass A Grille as well.
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