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

Sat 19 Oct

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Starting at $84.53

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Sat 19 Oct

Starting at $84.53

Make a reservation

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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)

MStover

May 2018

This was money well spent, took off on the 9am cruise with my wife and 7 year old. Captain Chris was great, very knowledgeable, and friendly making the cruise funny and relaxing. Henry was equally fun and made the trip very enjoyable for my daughter. If you want to see dolphins, eagles, and various birds and a possible Manatee, this is a trip for your family, it will not disappoint. Shelling was equally fun, the boat docks upon the shore, and it's 90 steps to the other side of the island which is clean and quiet, your own refuge from anything and anyone. The 3 hours is well spaced between the ride out and back with 1 hour to shell. There wasn't any pressure and plenty of time to find all sorts of shells. I would highly recommend this exursion to anyone visiting the area.

Response from Host

May 2018

We are so glad that you had a great time on board our cruise! We love hearing that our crew did their best to make your trip memorable! Captain Chris always goes out of his way to make sure our guests have a great time! We hope to see you back again soon and thanks for leaving us such a great review!

LA and Dave C

Apr 2018

This was an awesome 3 hour tour,that was enhanced by an energetic young guide that was both factual and fun! His favorites being tales of the osprey to fun factoids and terms of other surroundings! Like my son visiting from IA said he “made” the trip👍So thanks to Saturday afternoons guide and assistant for a nice escape and for inviting all of Naples finest dolphins and pelicans we treasure!

Response from Host

May 2018

We are so glad that our crew was able to make a lasting impression on your family while on our eco tour! We love hearing that our staff did everything that they could to make it so that our guests had the best time possible! We hope to see you back again soon and thanks for leaving such a great review!

Shaun432

Apr 2018

We took our teens and their grandparents out for the Eco Tour. Captain Tyler and Brock made it fun and interesting, and we learned a lot about the mangrove forests and birds in the area. A sighting of two bald eagles was especially exciting. Keewaydin Island was a great place to look for shells -- the best shelling of our time in the area. Dolphins are never a guarantee, but they worked hard to find us some, and eventually we did. They came right up by the boat. Really a worthwhile and unique trip, with helpful and knowledgable guides.

Response from Host

Apr 2018

Thanks for leaving us such a great review Shaun! We love hearing that the crew did their best to make sure that our guests had the best time possible onboard one of our boats. We hope to see you again soon onboard for another afternoon of memories!