Cayo Costa State Park Shelling Cruise
Shell the shores of a boat-only barrier island
Duration
3 Hours
Includes
Boat ride, beach time
Highlights
Explore Cayo Costa State Park's southern beach on a boat trip from Captiva Island. Spend about two hours ashore to shell, fish, birdwatch, snorkel, or relax.
- Ride about 30 minutes each way by boat
- Search nine miles of shoreline for shells
- Return to the boat whenever you wish while ashore
- Pack food, drinks, towels, sunscreen, chairs, umbrellas, and other beach supplies
- Wear swim attire, water shoes, or sandals; avoid jeans and sneakers
What's Included
- Boat transportation
- Approximately two hours on the beach
- Cayo Costa State Park admission
Important details
- Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure
- Requires using a 4-step ladder and wading through water to disembark at the beach
- A $5 per-vehicle parking fee applies at McCarthy's Marina and is not included in the listed price
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations within 24 hours of departure are nonrefundable. No refunds for no-shows or late arrivals. Full refund, including booking fees, if Captiva Cruises cancels the cruise.
Product ID: YTA63A
FAQs
Yes, a bathroom is available on board during the Cayo Costa trip.
Yes, drinks are available for purchase on the boat.
Fishing is available on Cayo Costa. Bring your fishing rod and a license if applicable.
Meeting details
McCarthy's Marina
Related locations
Cayo Costa State Park
Admission includedAccessible only by boat or ferry, Cayo Costa State Park greets you with nine miles of shell-strewn Gulf shoreline largely untouched by development. The salt air carries the calls of osprey and brown pelican as you step onto sand that feels genuinely wild. Whether the tide is low and the flats shimmer with wading birds or the afternoon light turns the water copper and gold, Cayo Costa State Park rewards those willing to make the crossing.
