4-Hour Shelling Tour of Ten Thousand Islands
Customize a private shelling adventure with expert local guidance
Duration
4 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 6 people
Includes
Guided tour, boat ride, water
Highlights
Explore the Ten Thousand Islands on a private guided shelling trip tailored to your interests. Learn about local shells, marine life, and responsible collecting as you visit uninhabited islands.
- Customize your island exploration with your private group
- Discover shelling areas with knowledgeable local guides
- Learn about shells, marine life, and coastal habitats
- Practice responsible shell collecting in the wildlife refuge
Itinerary
Tour Plan 🐚
Arrival & Check-In
- Head directly to Goodland Boat Park, 750 Palm Point Dr., Goodland, FL.
Boarding & Departure 🚤
- Board your boat for a 15–20 minute comfortable ride through the Ten Thousand Islands waterways to prime shelling locations.
Shelling Adventure 🐚
- Spend 2–3 hours exploring uninhabited islands, discovering and collecting unique shells.
- Be prepared for walking on uneven sand, around tree stumps, through mud, and possibly wading in shallow water.
Return to Shore 🛥️
- After shelling, your boat will return to the mainland.
Sunset & Scenic Views 🌅
- Afternoon tours often coincide with sunset, offering stunning views on the ride back.
End of Tour ✅
- Disembark and enjoy the memories and treasures you collected during your adventure.
What's Included
- Guided tour
- Boat transportation
- Onboard flushable toilet
- Bottled water and tea
- Ice and cooler
Important details
- Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure
- Complete a digital waiver before the activity
- Requires getting on and off the boat unassisted using a ladder
- Requires walking at least one mile on uneven sand, around tree stumps, and through mud
- Boarding may require wading in water up to your waist
- Wear water shoes; flip-flops are not permitted
- For afternoon tours, parking at Goodland Boat Park costs $10 and requires a credit card; Collier County Beach Permit holders park free
- No smoking in the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge
- Crew gratuity is not included; cash is recommended for optional tips
Cancellation Policy
Receive a full refund when you cancel at least 7 days (168 hours) before departure. Cancellations within 7 days and no-shows are non-refundable.
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FAQs
Complete a digital waiver before your activity. An email address is required on the reservation for the waiver.
Bring a shelling bag or bucket, water shoes, snacks, a hat, polarized sunglasses, reef-safe lotion sunscreen, and a waterproof phone case. Bring a jacket, sweatshirt, or towel in winter. Do not bring grocery bags, resealable plastic bags, or flip-flops.
Bring your own beverages if you like. Water and tea are provided, and a cooler with ice is available.
Meeting details
Morning Tours 1845 San Marco Rd. Marco Island, FL 34145 Afternoon Goodland Boat Park 750 Palm Point Dr, Goodland, Florida 34140
