Eco Shelling Cruise to Keewaydin Island

Overview

This is your chance to explore a vast mangrove forest, discover seashells while perusing a remote, tropical island and see dolphins in their natural habitat! Nature enthusiasts will love the Gordon River, a masterpiece of Florida wildlife with miles of life-sustaining estuaries surrounded by beautiful Mangroves. Wildlife fans must have their cameras ready to capture the beautiful birds, dolphins and possible alligators and manatees we will see along the way. This 3-hour cruise to Keewaydin, a barrier island that tops the 10,000 island chain, is a MUST DO experience!

Highlights

• 3 Hour Eco Cruise to Keewaydin Island
• Historical and Ecological commentary provided by experienced Pure Florida Captain
• Time on Keewaydin Island for a nature walk, shelling or just relaxing on the beach!
• Shelling bag provided to each guest compliments of Pure Florida

City: Naples

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $84.53

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $84.53

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What's Included

Fuel surcharge

Shelling bag for each guest

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Due to uneven surfaces and disembarking boat onto Keewaydin Island, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
No service animals are allowed onboard. If you have a service animal and are looking to participate, please call our office directly.
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Please only send one member of your party to our reservations office if check-in is required.

What To Expect

Pure Florida

The journey begins aboard the M/V Naples Explorer at Tin City which was originally a hub for fishing, clamming, and shellfish in the 1920s. Today it is a thriving marketplace where you’ll find over 30 unique shops and restaurants. Once the captain has sounded the horn 4 times, it’s time to leave the dock. As you begin the leisurely cruise down the Gordon River, past Crayton Cove, and through Naples Bay, you might think to yourself this is not an eco-tour because the river is lined with yacht clubs and exclusive communities like Port Royal where million dollar mansions are the norm. Even though it may seem like a tour of the rich and famous, there is plenty of dolphin activity for your viewing pleasure and it does not take long to get to where the magic of southwest Florida’s natural beauty thrives. Once you arrive to Keewaydin Island, take in a nature walk with your Captain, fill your shelling bag with beach treasures or take a moment to dip your toes in the water! There are many ways to enjoy your time on the island. While cruising, you will love moving freely throughout the boat to get the best view capturing memories that will last a lifetime! A marine restroom is available on the M/V Naples Explorer. Guests are welcome to bring their own small coolers with drinks and snacks. This 3-hour experience will return you back to Tin City Waterside Shops where you can enjoy shopping in one of the 30 different unique shops or eating at one of the three delicious restaurants. You can also walk to 5th Ave South, Naples most famous street, to enjoy more shopping or eating!

Keewaydin Island

This is your chance to explore a vast mangrove forest, discover seashells while perusing a remote, tropical island and see dolphins in their natural habitat!

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (99)

newmanl

Feb 2019

My sisters and I went on the Dolphin and Shelling Tour and had a great time. Captain Chris and mate Tiffany did a great job taking turns narrating our trip, interspersing stories and anecdotes. They were ‘eagle-eyed’ and able to spot and identify osprey, eagles, dolphins, and even the kind of fish an osprey had caught. They were most impressive, and lots of fun.

Response from Host

Oct 2019

We are so glad that you had a great time with Captain Chris and Tiffany! We love hearing that our crew helped you and your family create some lasting memories! Come back and see us again soon!

beastofburdenia

Aug 2018

Traveled from Iowa and booked for the third time using Pure Florida. I called office SEVERAL times to inquire about "red tide" and was told "none of the captains had said anything". Why they would have not, is beyond me. First attempt the lightening was so bad and more storms coming but shack says..."captain will call it if needed". We went to boat and the captain was going to go out. We looked at radar and it truly looked unsafe. We left the boat.....6 others came with us and rebooked for next day. They did not go out in the storm in the end. Next afternoon we went out. Not sure why they were not honest about the red tide. The entire boat was coughing horribly. Get to the island and the beach is littered with dead fish and was so foul smelling two in our party nearly threw up. Was it fun, NO! Were there shells this time, a few and you had to jockey the dead sea life to get. I know when people don't go, they don't make money but this was not a good experience at all. Not one person left that boat praising the trip. I feel it was clear they knew of the conditions of the beach and withheld that information. Would we use them again.....probably not.

Milagros S

Jul 2018

I received a gift certificate after winning a local teacher of the year award and decided to try the Eco-Shelling Tour from the many activities that Pure Florida offers. It was awesome! A three hour tour with two great guides, Captain Taylor/Brock that were knowledgeable, funny, and took time to answer questions. They provided a chill/fun morning. In addition, the staff at the office was wonderful to deal with and knew a lot about the local area as well. Thank you Pure Florida - we had a wonderful time!

Response from Host

Sep 2018

Thanks for the awesome review Milagros! We are so glad that our eco tour was exactly what you wanted! Our crew always does their best to make sure that all of our guests have the best time possible on the water, and it seems like you did! We hope you come back and see us again soon!