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    Private Florida Keys Shelling & Snorkeling Charter

    Snorkel and shell with your private group in the Lower Keys

    5.0 stars• 136 reviews

    Duration

    4, 6, or 8 Hour Options

    Ideal For

    Up to 4 people

    Includes

    Dive flags, life jackets, water

    Highlights

    Snorkel in the Florida Keys on a private charter focused on finding shells and exploring shallow water habitats. Choose a 4, 6, or 8 hour trip and customize the plan with your crew.

    • Choose a 4, 6, or 8 hour private charter
    • Snorkel in water 6 ft or less
    • Search for unoccupied seashells under a no live shelling policy
    • Customize your outing based on your group’s interests
    • Meet in Summerland Key, with pickup also offered from Duck Key Boat Ramp

    What's Included

    • Dive flags
    • Life jackets
    • Water and ice with cooler
    • First aid kit
    • Extra sunscreen
    • Spare snorkel and mask

    Things to know

    You must be in good physical condition and able to use a 3-step ladder to enter and exit the water. Average to strong swimming skills and basic snorkeling knowledge are required, and you are responsible for bringing proper snorkeling gear. All participants must sign a physical liability waiver on the day of departure; participants must be at least 18 unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel within 30 days for a full refund. Less then 30 days notice may result in full or partial charges. Weather cancellations are at the sole discretion of the Captain; if cancelled due to weather, you may reschedule or will be offered a full refund.

    Product ID: TYWBBE

    FAQs

    You need average to strong swimming skills and a basic understanding of snorkeling and its equipment. You will snorkel in 6 ft or less of water, and you may need to free dive to retrieve shells.

    Yes. You are responsible for bringing proper snorkeling equipment (mask/snorkel setup and fins). Spare snorkel and mask may be available if your gear fails.

    Bring UV clothing (long sleeves and leggings recommended), dive gloves, water shoes, reef safe sunscreen, food and snacks, medication, and a shell bag (mesh bags recommended). Optional items include a camera/underwater camera, binoculars, and a small cooler.

    Meeting details

    Summerland Key, FL

    Experience provided by Everwater Charters and Tours

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    Florida Keys Four Hour Charter

    $1,120

    Florida Keys Six Hour Charter

    $1,400

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    Florida Keys Eight Hour Charter

    $1,680

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    Review summary

    5.0
    Excellent
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    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.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Ryan was a very knowledgeable guide. Attentive and patient.

    Photo of Missy Domogalla

    Missy Domogalla

    August 12, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Ryan was a very knowledgeable guide. Attentive and patient.

    Photo of Missy Domogalla

    Missy Domogalla

    August 12, 2026

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