Keewaydin Island Shelling Tour
Seek shells on Keewaydin’s boat-only beaches with expert local guidance
Duration
6 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 6 people
Includes
Guided tour, boat ride, drinks
Highlights
Explore Keewaydin Island’s sandy beaches with guides who share shelling insights and local ecosystem knowledge. Travel by boat to uninhabited stretches of shoreline away from marina amenities.
- Search sandy beaches for a variety of seashells
- Learn to identify shells and their habitats with local guides
- Look for wading birds and, seasonally, manatees along the route
- Practice responsible shell collecting in a sensitive coastal ecosystem
Itinerary
- Arrival & check-in at meeting location
- Board boat and enjoy a 15–20 minute ride through the Ten Thousand Islands to shelling locations.
- Spend 5 hours exploring uninhabited islands, walking on uneven sand and possibly wading in shallow water to collect shells.
- Return to the mainland and Goodland Boat Park; afternoon tours may offer sunset views on the return.
What's Included
- Guided shelling tour
- Boat transportation
- Flushable onboard toilet
- Bottled water and tea
- Ice cooler
Important details
- Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure; boats depart promptly
- Digital waiver completion is required before the activity
- A minimum of 4 booked travelers is required for the tour to operate
- Requires boarding and exiting the boat via a ladder without assistance
- Requires walking at least 1 mile on uneven sand, around tree stumps, and through mud
- Be prepared to wade in water up to your waist when boarding conditions require it
- No smoking is permitted in the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge
- A $10 parking fee applies and is not included in the listed price; Collier County Beach Permit holders park free
- Crew gratuity is not included in the listed price; cash tips are optional
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 7 days (168 hours) before departure. Cancellations within 7 days and no-shows are non-refundable.
FAQs
Arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time. Boats depart promptly and may leave without late guests.
Plan for a parking fee at Goodland Boat Park that you pay by credit card or mobile payment app only (cash is not accepted). Gratuity is not included; bring cash if you’d like to tip your crew.
Yes. Because the islands have no docks, you may board on sand or in the water, and you may need to wade up to waist deep. You must be able to get on and off the boat unassisted using a ladder.
Meeting details
Goodland Boat Park, 750 Palm Point Dr, Goodland, FL 34140
