6-Hour Guided Shelling Tour in Ten Thousand Islands

Spend six hours exploring uninhabited islands in the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge. Travel by boat with a guide who shares shelling insights and responsible collecting practices.

• Explore secluded barrier islands and sandy shelling grounds
• Learn to identify shells and local marine life with your guide
• Travel about 15–20 minutes to shelling locations by boat
• Discover coastal scenery while searching for shells along the shore
• Practice responsible shell collecting in protected habitats

What's Included

• Guided shelling tour
• Boat transportation
• Onboard restroom
• Bottled water and tea
• Ice and cooler use

Know before you go

• Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure
• Complete the required digital waiver before your activity
• Requires boarding and exiting the boat unassisted using a ladder
• Requires walking at least one mile on uneven sand, around tree stumps, and through possible mud
• Expect boarding on sand or in water; wading up to waist depth may be necessary
• Wear water shoes; flip-flops are not permitted
• Use environmentally safe lotion sunscreen; spray sunscreen is not allowed
• Do not smoke in the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge
• Parking at Goodland Boat Park is not included and requires credit card or mobile payment
• Optional crew gratuity is not included; cash tips are requested
• The tour may be canceled and refunded if the minimum group size is not met