Search boat-accessible islands for shells with local guide insight
4 hours
Up to 17 people
Shell bags, bottled water
Explore boat-accessible beaches south of Goodland on a private shelling outing. Guides use their knowledge of tides, currents, weather patterns, and shell species to help shape your search.
Receive a full refund when you cancel at least 48 hours before your booking. Cancellations or changes within 48 hours and no-shows are charged in full. Receive a full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
Product ID: ZNVQ5B
Arrive 30 minutes before your start time. Your captain/guide meets you by the ship store wearing a Florida Adventures and Rentals shirt, and you check in 15 minutes before departure.
Bring a hat, sunglasses, a camera, and plenty of water. You can also bring food and beverages (plastic and cans only). Shell bags are provided.
Yes. If you are over age 21, you may bring alcoholic beverages.
Goodland Boat Park, 750 Palm Point Dr, Goodland, FL 34140
The guides here absolutely make the experience, and it shows in every review. Whether you're out with Captain Colleen, Captain Elliot, Mike, Jessica, Dylan, or Marco, you're getting someone who genuinely loves what they do and knows the Marco Island area inside and out. People rave about how knowledgeable these captains are, sharing fascinating details about the 10,000 Islands ecosystem, marine life, and local history. But beyond the educational aspect, reviewers constantly mention how friendly, warm, and fun these guides are. They've got that rare combination of expertise and personality that turns a good boat tour into something families are calling "the highlight of our trip" and "a memory we'll treasure forever." The shelling tours to Kice Island seem to be the most popular activity, though jet ski adventures and wildlife sightseeing trips get equal love. Dolphins are practically guaranteed, with multiple groups describing pods jumping alongside their boats and swimming around them. Manatees, sea turtles, and various bird species make regular appearances too. The tours work beautifully for multi-generational families, with several reviewers specifically praising how well the captains engage both kids and adults. Repeat customers are common here, with some people making these tours an annual tradition. One enthusiastic visitor has already been three times and is planning a fourth. The booking and administrative staff also get mentioned positively, suggesting the whole operation runs smoothly from start to finish.
Colleen was our guide and we had the best day. I was after fighting conch and a few other types - mission accomplished ! We had dolphins jumping in our wake 2 times and a total of 8 spotted plus a stingray. 10/10
Dawn Diehl
August 16, 2026
Colleen was our guide and we had the best day. I was after fighting conch and a few other types - mission accomplished ! We had dolphins jumping in our wake 2 times and a total of 8 spotted plus a stingray. 10/10
Dawn Diehl
August 16, 2026
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