Self-Guided Shelling Tour in Goodland

Explore barrier-island shelling grounds around Goodland at your own pace. Your captain stays on the water to share local insight and help you find productive areas.

• Search for seashells across uninhabited islands
• Learn about local shells and the coastal environment from your captain
• Navigate the Ten Thousand Islands waterways by boat
• Practice responsible shell collecting in coastal habitats

What's Included

• Boat transportation
• Captain support and local shelling insight
• Bottled water
• Iced tea

Important details

• Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure
• Complete the required digital waiver before your activity
• A $10 parking fee applies unless you have a Collier County Beach Permit; credit card only
• Water shoes are required; flip-flops are not permitted
• Requires boarding and exiting the boat unassisted using a ladder
• Requires walking at least one mile on uneven sand, around tree stumps, and potentially through mud
• Expect possible wading in water up to your waist during island boarding
• Smoking is not permitted in the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge
• Tours may be cancelled and refunded if fewer than four people are booked
• Weather-related changes or cancellations are at the captain's discretion for safety