Boat to shell-filled islands with a guide who knows tides and currents
4 hours
Up to 17 people
Shell bags, water, cooler ice
Head out from Goodland Boat Park on a 4-hour shelling trip to beaches only accessible by boat. Visit multiple islands and beaches while your guide helps you search for different shell species.
Gratuity for your captain and guide is not included. Parking may require a $10 pass if you don’t have a Collier County Beach Sticker. Towels are not included.
Full refund if you cancel 48 hours before your booking date and time. Within 48 hours, you are charged in full. Changes must be made 48 hours in advance or you are charged in full for the original booking. No-shows are charged the full price. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
Plan to tip your captain and guide, since gratuity is not included. If you don’t have a Collier County Beach Sticker, you must purchase a $10 parking pass at the park.
Yes. Snacks are not provided, but you’re welcome to bring any food or drinks. You also get a cooler with ice for guest use.
Bring towels if you want them, since towels are not included.
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.
Amazing boat tour! Colleen and Sonia were fabulous - knowledgeable, helpful and fun. The dolphins were out in force and put on a great show as well. And the secluded shelling beach was a great way to experience more of the unspoiled beauty of the island. Thank you!
Alicia Grenolds
March 30, 2026
Amazing boat tour! Colleen and Sonia were fabulous - knowledgeable, helpful and fun. The dolphins were out in force and put on a great show as well. And the secluded shelling beach was a great way to experience more of the unspoiled beauty of the island. Thank you!
Alicia Grenolds
March 30, 2026