ECOmersion, a kayaking tour company has launched a brand new rental site at War Veterans Memorial Park (9600 Bay Pines Blvd) in St. Pete, with tours in Boca Ciega Bay.

Single and Tandem kayaks are available to rent. The company offers 2-3 hour guided kayaking tours across beautiful Boca Ciega Bay. They’re offering Buy One Get One on all rentals through April 15 with promo code BOGOKAYAK at checkout!

Boca Ciega Bay is full of mangrove islands, oyster bars, and lush sea grass beds that are home to all kinds of wildlife – dolphins, many species of fish, sharks, manatees, and more. The barrier island protects Boca Ciega Bay from the large waves of the Gulf of Mexico, providing a calm and peaceful kayak experience for the whole family.

ECOmersion debuts in the beautiful War Veterans Memorial Park

ECOmersion is dedicated to the conservation of Florida’s natural environment. Their tours let you get close to some of the most beautiful islands, mangrove tunnels, birds, and dolphins in the Tampa Bay region. ECOmersion operates one site at Weedon Island Nature Preserve, and have just launched a brand new location at War Veterans Memorial Park, a pristine 112 acre park in the Bay Pines area. This park includes an equatorial sundial, a tank display and a public boat ramp. Walk the boardwalk and nature trail for great views before/after your trip with ECOmersion.

The company wants to get people outside and connected with nature. Don’t be surprised if you happen upon wildlife such as dolphins, manatees, fish, and birds during your tour. Weedon Island Preserve is quiet, reserved, and fun for all ages and experience levels. 

Enriching your experience of the Tampa Bay region

ECOmersion is about more than just getting out on the water. The guides want to enrich each visitors understanding of the natural environment, and to encourage them to actively protect it. As a way to give back, ECOmersion donates a percentage of all profits to local and national groups. Some of these groups include the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, the Audubon Society, and the Tampa Bay Watch (TBW) who protect and maintain the environment around us for future generations to enjoy. ECOmersion also coordinates monthly cleanups and have picked up hundreds of pounds of trash from our local shorelines.

ECOmersion has spearheaded cleanups with 119 attendees who removed a total of 690.5 pounds of debris from Pinellas County public spaces. These cleanups took place at 9 different locations. ECOmersion staff and friends also participated in the 35th Annual International Coastal Clean Up in support of international environmental awareness. Additionally, the ECOmersion launch site will strive for net zero emissions by 2025 with all electricity provided by solar panels attached to the facility.

Visit ECOmersion’s website to learn more, and to schedule a tour.

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