Barrier Island Shelling Tour

Overview

Barrier Island Shelling Tour

The Barrier Island Shelling Tour is the ultimate shelling adventure for those looking to discover rare and beautiful seashells in untouched, remote locations. This guided boat tour takes you beyond the busy beaches to the best shelling hotspots in the Ten Thousand Islands, where you can collect sand dollars, alphabet cones, lightning whelks, and even the elusive Junonia.

2.5 hour tour departs Goodland Boat Park 8:00 am, 10:45 am, 1:30 pm, 4:15 pm daily

Family-Friendly Adventure:
A perfect activity for kids and adults alike, with plenty of time to explore and collect treasures from the sea.

This laid-back yet exciting tour is a dream for shell collectors and beachcombers. Whether you’re a seasoned sheller or a first-timer, our Barrier Island Shelling Tour will leave you with incredible finds and unforgettable memories of Marco Island’s pristine coastal beauty.

City: Naples

Sat 10 May

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Starting at $99.00

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Sat 10 May

Starting at $99.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Shelling tools including buckets, baskets, and shelling scoopers

Cooler with Ice

Complementary shelling bags

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children 6 and under are required to wear life vests (provided).
Beaches can require walking long distances on uneven terrain, walking through water, and navigating areas around mangrove trees and stumps.

What To Expect

Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge

Boat tours explore barrier islands of the 10,000 Islands.

Marco Island

Tour the barrier islands surrounding Marco Island Florida. Marco Island is a barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico off Southwest Florida, linked to the mainland by bridges south of the city of Naples. It’s home to resort hotels, beaches, marinas and golf courses, as well as a network of inland waterways. A long, sandy beach covers most of the west coast, with resort hotels in the south. Tigertail Beach Park has a tidal lagoon, popular for kayaking and paddleboarding.

Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Experience the mangrove estuary of the Rookery Bay Preserve. Rookery Bay is a National Estuarine Research Reserve in Naples, Florida supported by the Friends of Rookery Bay.

Southwest Gulf Coast

Our tour includes Gulf waters weather permitting. Florida's Southwest Gulf Coast contains a constellation of enticing coastal gems. Stunning beaches, including Ft. Myers Beach, Tigertail Beach and Pensacola Beach, fringe the Gulf, down the I-75 from Tampa to Naples.

Cape Romano

The boat tour will cruise by Cape Romano to see the famous Dome House. The Cape Romano Dome House is an abandoned house consisting of six dome-shaped modules on stilts, located approximately 300 feet offshore from Cape Romano Island, south of Marco Island, in the Ten Thousand Islands of Collier County, Florida.

Goodland

See the quaint fishing village of Goodland. Goodland is a census-designated place in Collier County, Florida, United States. The population was 267 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Naples–Marco Island Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (22)

V6799OMtodds

Jan 2025

We had a wonderful day with Captain Thomas! Sun, Shell Hunting (found a bunch), etc. We leaned about the area and what shells we found. Thomas was upbeat, knowledgeable, funny and even found us a few Sand Dollars.

Response from Host

Feb 2025

Thank you, V6799OMtodds! We're so happy to hear you had a fun day out with Captain Thomas. Nothing beats a sunny day of shell hunting—especially when you find a bunch, including some sand dollars! 🌞🐚 Thomas loves sharing his knowledge (and a few laughs along the way), so we’re glad you enjoyed the adventure. Hope to see you back for another shelling trip soon!

346allisonp

Dec 2024

Great trip. Captain Thomas was friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. He answered all our questions about the environment and the amazing animals we spotted along the way. Our science loving son gave the adventure a 10/10.

Response from Host

Jan 2025

We're thrilled you enjoyed your Barrier Island Shelling Tour and that Captain Thomas made the experience memorable with his friendly expertise. It’s always a joy to hear when young adventurers like your science-loving son give us a perfect 10 out of 10! We hope you found some stunning shells and had plenty of opportunities to connect with the amazing wildlife. We’d love to welcome your family back for another island adventure soon!

markmW7371YD

Dec 2024

Very nice way to spend the morning. Our guide was very knowledgeable and we were able to a lot of dolphins and water fowl on way and back from shelling.

Response from Host

Dec 2024

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your morning on the Barrier Island Shelling Tour. Our guides love sharing their knowledge, and it’s always a treat to spot dolphins and waterfowl along the way—nature truly puts on a show! We’re glad you had a memorable experience and hope to welcome you aboard again for another adventure. Thanks for choosing us!