Private 3-hour shelling and beach stop in the Ten Thousand Islands
Three Hours
Up to Six People people
Private charter, Shelling beaches
Cruise through mangroves and out to quiet Ten Thousand Islands beaches for shelling and time to relax. Explore by private charter with your group of up to six people.
Full refund up to 48 hours before departure; free reschedule up to 48 hours before. Within 24 hours, no refund but you can reschedule. No-shows or late arrivals after departure are charged full base price. Full refund if the captain cancels due to adverse weather; pro-rated refund if weather ends the trip early.
Product ID: 4XMRKE
Book it as a private charter for up to six people.
The captain decides whether to cancel due to adverse weather. If the captain cancels, you can reschedule or receive a full refund. If adverse weather ends the trip early, you head back to the dock and receive a pro-rated refund for possible time lost.
Reschedule free of charge up to 48 hours before departure. If you reschedule within 24 hours of departure, you won’t receive a refund, but you can reschedule for a later date or time.
Ship store at 525 Newport Dr., Naples, FL 34114
Captain Dallas is the clear star here, praised across review after review for being knowledgeable, funny, and genuinely great with all ages. Families with young kids, groups of adults, grandparents, everyone seems to have a fantastic time. He customizes trips based on what you're after, whether that's dolphin spotting, shelling, or learning about local history and wildlife. Captain Wes also gets a shoutout for delivering a great experience with plenty of manatees and dolphins. The tours explore the 10,000 Islands and mangroves, typically including a beach stop for shelling and exploring. Wildlife sightings are a consistent highlight, with manatees, dolphins, osprey, and even alligators showing up regularly. The boat itself is frequently described as comfortable, smooth, and well-maintained. For families especially, the relaxed pace seems to hit just right. Reviewers repeatedly mention wanting to book again, which says a lot. If you're looking for a low-key but memorable few hours on the water in Naples, this seems like a genuinely easy choice.
Captain Dallas is the BEST! We booked a day to go to the Ten Thousand Islands. Captain Dallas met every request. We wanted to go to a few islands, do some shelling, swim, sit on the beach, see dolphins, and possibly manatees. Captain Dallas went above and beyond our expectations. My husband and I brought our 2 teen daughters and 2 of their friends. Every one of us had a great time. Captain Dallas is professional, knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly. We would gladly book another trip with him and recommend him to our friends. See you again, Captain Dallas. Thank you for an awesome day!
Barbara Abbatiello
July 27, 2026
Captain Dallas is the BEST! We booked a day to go to the Ten Thousand Islands. Captain Dallas met every request. We wanted to go to a few islands, do some shelling, swim, sit on the beach, see dolphins, and possibly manatees. Captain Dallas went above and beyond our expectations. My husband and I brought our 2 teen daughters and 2 of their friends. Every one of us had a great time. Captain Dallas is professional, knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly. We would gladly book another trip with him and recommend him to our friends. See you again, Captain Dallas. Thank you for an awesome day!
Barbara Abbatiello
July 27, 2026
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