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.

City: Naples

Mon 24 Feb

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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
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

TEN THOUSAND ISLANDS NWR

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 (71)

anakI950BV

Feb 2021

Chris, our guide, was great. We learned so much from him about birds, shells and the area. Great time.

jayneg635

Jan 2021

Wow! We weren't really sure what to expect on a shelling tour (and my husband wasn't too excited) but we figured a couple hours on a boat in 10,000 Islands with our teenagers would be fun. It was amazing! Capt. Ed was fabulous! He found dolphins for us even though it was a light day for dolphin activity. More importantly, he was respectful of the animals and their space unlike other tour guides we saw on the water. The dolphins played in our wake which delighted all of us including our teenagers. When we got to the island, Capt Ed had an amazing eye for finding unusual shells and was a wealth of information and very approachable. Whenever he'd get a handful of shells he would stop and explain what they all were and what made them unique. Much more than just finding "pretty shells". We would do this again but would actually like to do the longer trip that goes closer to Cape Romano (we did get a glimpse of the dome house which was exciting).

Response from Host

Feb 2021

Thanks for taking the time for doing this review. Ed really is awesome. The longer, 3.5 hour 10,000 Island Excursion is the best tour (and value). The longer that you are in the wilderness, typically, the more opportunities that you will have to encounter wildlife

SalDickinson

Jan 2021

My wife is a multi-generation SWFL native who uses shells in her artwork. We book 2+ trips a year and specifically ask for Capt. Ed Romig. We've also been on this company's Turner River guided kayak tour twice. There's the rest and there's the best. This company puts you in the hands of experts!

Response from Host

Jan 2021

Thanks for taking time to do your review. Perhaps you would like to try our Boat Assisted Kayak Eco Tour in the Everglades...our signature tour.