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Private 2.5hr Barrier Island Shelling Tour

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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.

Family-Friendly Adventure:
Shelling is the perfect activity for kids and adults, 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.

2.5-hour tour departs from our private commercial docks at 220 Goodland Dr (across the street from Stan's Idle Hour) daily at 8:00 am, 10:45 am, 1:30 pm, and 4:00 pm.

What's Included

  • Parking Fees
  • Complementary shelling bags
  • Cooler with Ice
  • Restroom on board
  • Food (Yes, you can bring your own food!)
  • Drinks (BYOB - please, no red wine!)

Meeting Location

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Goodland Drive
Marco Island, FL 34145, USA

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What To Expect

Kice Island

Kice Island is regarded as the "shellers" island near Marco. The barrier island has fantastic shells on the gulf shore but is a notoriously difficult anchorage with a shallow mangrove shoreline, and is open to wind and waves. Our expert captains know where to go, and our certified Florida Master Nauturalist guides know where to find the rarest and most exotic shells.
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TEN THOUSAND ISLANDS NWR

Boat tours explore barrier islands of the 10,000 Islands.
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Marco Island (Pass By)

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.
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Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (Pass By)

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.
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Southwest Gulf Coast (Pass By)

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.
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Cape Romano (Pass By)

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.
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Goodland (Pass By)

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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Additional Info

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on Private 2.5hr Barrier Island Shelling Tour?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-268216P9

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What's Included

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  • Parking Fees
  • Complementary shelling bags
  • Cooler with Ice
  • Restroom on board
  • Food (Yes, you can bring your own food!)
  • Drinks (BYOB - please, no red wine!)

What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Parking Fees
  • Complementary shelling bags
  • Cooler with Ice
  • Restroom on board
  • Food (Yes, you can bring your own food!)
  • Drinks (BYOB - please, no red wine!)

Cancellation Policy

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Free cancellation
100% refund
No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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