Shape your ideal day on the water, from shelling to sunset cruising
3, 4, 6 or 8 hrs
Up to 6 people
Coolers, water
Design a private outing around your group’s interests, from waterfront dining to island shelling. Explore the waters near Goodland with a captain and guide who tailor the route to the conditions.
Cancel at least 14 days before your trip for a full refund. Cancellations with less than 14 days' notice may result in full or partial charges. Weather cancellations are at the captain's discretion; reschedule or receive a full refund if the captain cancels due to weather.
Arrive 20–30 minutes early. Meet by the flagpole next to the ship store.
Yes. Parking costs $10.00 and is paid on arrival via QR codes in the parking lot. Gratuity is not included; bring extra if you plan to tip.
Bring any food or water you may need, bug spray and sunscreen, and sun protection (such as sunglasses and hats). Bring layers, swimsuits, and comfortable shoes you don’t mind getting wet; rain gear and cold-weather clothing can also help in cooler months. You can bring small coolers.
Flagpole in front of the ship store, Goodland Boat Park
Shelling tours out of Marco Island don't get much better than this. Captains Jason, Ryan, Tyler, and Colt consistently earn rave reviews for their deep knowledge of the Ten Thousand Islands, knowing exactly which remote, uninhabited beaches to visit based on tides and conditions. Reviewers repeatedly mention going home with bags full of horse conchs, whelks, tulips, and more shells than they expected to find. What stands out beyond the shelling itself is how genuinely invested the guides are. Jason has rescheduled tours to better align with tide times, Ryan kept an eye on guests in rough weather to make sure everyone still found shells, and Tyler has had repeat customers booking him year after year. Dolphin sightings on the return trip seem to be a regular bonus that catches people off guard in the best way. With a near-perfect rating across a large number of reviews, there really aren't consistent complaints to flag here. The four-hour trip length gets called out specifically as the sweet spot, and first-timers and experienced sheliers alike seem to leave satisfied. If you're on the fence, the reviews make a pretty convincing case to just go ahead and book it.
Captain Tyler was awesome. Great shelling trip with lots of great finds. Tyler was engaging and even helped us with where to look and what to look for. We will be back for sure!
Sheena Shoemaker
July 4, 2026
Captain Tyler was awesome. Great shelling trip with lots of great finds. Tyler was engaging and even helped us with where to look and what to look for. We will be back for sure!
Sheena Shoemaker
July 4, 2026
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