Half-Day Super Shelling Tour

5.0 (13 reviews) Naples, USA
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Duration4h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 6 travelers

Overview

What You’ll Find
Expect sand dollars, lightning whelks, alphabet cones, tulip shells, and—on lucky days—the elusive Junonia. Captains share quick tips on reading bars, seams, and wrack lines, so every stop feels rewarding.

Where We Go
Routes commonly include Caxambas Pass, Kice Island, and “Second Chance” Shell Island in the Ten Thousand Islands. Captains choose the best beaches depending on the time of the year, tide, and local conditions.

Learn as You Go
Your Florida Master Naturalist–trained captain blends shelling technique with island history and marine-life insights. Families also hear gentle reminders about ethics: admire living shells and leave them where they belong.

Duration: 4 hours
Parking: FREE
Departure: Private commercial docks
220 Goodland Dr W, Goodland FL 34140
(across from Stan’s Idle Hour)
Time: Departures at 6:30am, 8:30am, 11:30am daily

What's included

  • Cooler with Ice
  • Complementary Shelling Bags
  • Parking Fees
  • Restroom on board
  • Food (Yes, you can bring your own food!)
  • Drinks (BYOB - please, no red wine!)
  • Bottled Water

What to expect

  1. Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge
    1h
    The boat tour will go through the 10,000 Island National Wildlife refuge to see wild Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins.
  2. Marco Island
    Pass by
    The boat tour will depart from Marco Island and visit several beautiful sightseeing areas around Marco.
  3. 1h
    The "Second Chance" shell bar, also called "Shell Island", south of Cape Romano (near where the Dome House used to be). Closed seasonally for bird nesting March through August.
  4. 1h
    Called "the sheller's island" Kice Island is the best place to go shelling in the entire state of Florida - but you need a boat to get there!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Free parking across the street from Stan's Idle Hour Restaurant in the gravel lot behind the white fence. Our boats are located on the "Private Dock" behind our banner and flags.

End point

Free parking across the street from Stan's Idle Hour Restaurant in the gravel lot behind the white fence. Our boats are located on the "Private Dock" behind our banner and flags.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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