2-hour Shelling Boat Tour in the 10,000 Islands

Overview

The 10,000 Islands Wildlife Refuge, adjacent to Everglades National Park, is inaccessible except by boat. Our tour, led by an experienced sheller and certified master naturalist will whisk you to a remote barrier island within the Refuge. While barrier islands such as Sanibel or Captiva offer great shelling, these islands rarely have a foot print on the beaches.
Not only can you experience great shelling in a remote location, you will have the opportunity to see dolphin, possibly sea turtles or manatee, and a multitude of birds such as ospreys, eagles, roseate spoonbills, pelicans and the like while cruising to your island.

While shelling, learn about the nuances of tides and currents and how it affects sea life. Your captain/guide can make your tour a family learning experience.

Note: June through October, we suggest the morning experiences due to the weather.

City: Naples

Fri 20 Jun

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Starting at $109.95

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Fri 20 Jun

Starting at $109.95

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What's Included

Playfull dolphins!

10,000 Islands Shelling Tour

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge

The 10,000 Islands Wildlife Refuge, adjacent to Everglades National Park, is inaccessible except by boat. Our tour, led by an experienced sheller and certified master naturalist, is limited to 6 persons and will whisk you to a remote barrier island within the Refuge. While barrier islands such as Sanibel or Captiva offer great shelling, these islands rarely have a foot print on the beaches. Not only can you experience great shelling in a remote location, you will have the opportunity to see dolphin, possibly sea turtles or manatee, and a multitude of birds such as ospreys, eagles, roseate spoonbills, pelicans and the like while cruising to your island. While shelling, learn about the nuances of tides and currents and how it affects sea life. Your captain/guide can make your tour a family learning experience.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (80)

780katharinef

Dec 2024

It was great! Captain Joe and his first mate Kim were incredible. We had 10 of us and had a blast! Collected so many shells. Kim gave a detailed shell and wildlife explanation on the way back. Captain Joe navigated the sea in the fog with ease! We felt safe and saw so many dolphins! Highly recommended with children or not!!

Response from Host

Feb 2025

Thank you so much for the review! We strive to make sure it's always a safe and enjoyable trip for everyone who comes out! Glad you were able to see some dolphins even through the fog! Thanks again for joining us!

Ujjwal_S

Dec 2024

Kevin and Jules were awesome. They were very caring towards the whole group, explained everything nicely and gave enough time for Dolphin sighting and Shelling. We would recommend them wholeheartedly.

F9922HOnicolev

Dec 2024

Captain Joe was very knowledgeable and his team made our tour absolutely amazing. They treated our kids with absolute kindness and even taught us a couple things while we were out about the eco system. Not to mention, they also made sure that our kids got to see a couple dolphins. Would definitely recommend them to anyone.

Response from Host

Dec 2024

Thank you so much for coming out with us!! Joe is a great guide and is good at finding playful dolphins!