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

Wed 14 May

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Starting at $99.00

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Wed 14 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)

Donna_M

Feb 2023

Captain Nate and Captain Jules were great, very friendly and informative on our tour. They were accommodating which made for a pleasant trip. And they knew where to find the best shells. I would definitely do this again!!

Response from Host

Feb 2023

Donna, our captains know where to go! We love helping our guests find amazing rare shells on our beautiful remote barrier islands. Thanks for coming out on our shelling tour!

lesliebush11

Feb 2023

Was an all out enjoyable experience. Captain Nate went out of his way to show us Dolphins who played in our wake. Then we took the long smooth ride to the shelling island. Captains make getting on and off the boat as easy as possible and help you locate the areas of abundant shells. Captain Nate was full of information about it all and was glad to answer any questions. We would and will do this tour again with more family. For the price I recommend this trip to all. Enjoy.

Response from Host

Feb 2023

Thank you so much for your review. Leslie, our Captains really enjoy what they do and we are so glad your first shelling experience was memorable and fun! We looking forward to meeting more of your family on your next shelling tour!

Jeff D

Aug 2022

What a great experience! Capt. Nate and Jules were great hosts. We found a lot of quality shells and Capt. Nate put on a great talk. We learned a lot of interesting facts and history. They went above and beyond. The ride through the mangroves was really interesting and included dolphins, the dome houses and other cool sights. We will definitely charter Capt Nate and Jules again! They definitely know what they're doing and their boat was clean, easy to get in and out of and provided great shade.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Glad to hear you enjoyed your private shelling tour and felt your expectations were surpassed! It was our pleasure having your family on the boat, helping you seek out some great shells, and share the Ten Thousand Islands with you! See you when you come back to Marco for some more ‘Island Time’. Thanks for your review!