Shell hunt and watch the Gulf sunset from the water or shore
2 hours
Up to 17 people
Shell bags, bottled water, ice cooler
Explore a family-friendly evening on the water around Florida's coastal islands. Relax aboard the boat or stroll the beach as the day winds down.
You will be contacted a few days in advance to discuss your start time for the tour as each day the sunsets at a different time. We will schedule your tour to start an hour and a half before the scheduled sunset as the captain will need to bring you in within 30 minutes or so of the sun setting.
When you arrive at the park, you will be instructed by a crew member where to park, how to get a parking pass, and where to wait for the tour. You will be waiting in the shaded pavilion area until called for your tour. If you are not approached or you do not hear your name called, please find a crew member in one of our company shirts, they say Florida Adventures and Rentals on them. Your group will be brought down to the dock and assisted to board the boat. Your captain will do a safety briefing and your tour will begin. Our Sunset ecotours travel all around the islands south of Marco Island and stop on one of the isolated islands for sunset. Your crew will provide you with interesting facts and information about the ecosystem, history, and wildlife you come across throughout the tour. As you are walking the beach looking for shells, your captain and guide will assist in finding shells or answer any questions you may have. Or sit back on the boat and relax while watching the sunset over the Gulf. The tour will start and end at the same park location. Please note tours may start a few minutes late or end a few minutes late depending on the amount of activity at the dock as this is a public boat ramp and dock.
Cancel at least 48 hours before your booking for a full refund. Cancellations, changes, and no-shows within 48 hours are charged in full. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
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No. Use the public restroom at the park before you board. Keep in mind the park restroom closes at sunset, so it may not be available when you return.
Wear a bathing suit or comfortable outdoor clothing. You can swim at the island beach. Bring shoes you do not mind getting wet (water shoes, flip flops, or sandals), especially if there are lots of shells.
Bring water, sunscreen, a hat, a towel, a camera, and sun-protective clothing. Snacks are not provided, but you can bring food and drinks, including 21+ drinks.
Goodland Boat Park, 750 Palm Point Dr, Goodland, FL 34140
The guides here absolutely make the experience, and it shows in every review. Whether you're out with Captain Colleen, Captain Elliot, Mike, Jessica, Dylan, or Marco, you're getting someone who genuinely loves what they do and knows the Marco Island area inside and out. People rave about how knowledgeable these captains are, sharing fascinating details about the 10,000 Islands ecosystem, marine life, and local history. But beyond the educational aspect, reviewers constantly mention how friendly, warm, and fun these guides are. They've got that rare combination of expertise and personality that turns a good boat tour into something families are calling "the highlight of our trip" and "a memory we'll treasure forever." The shelling tours to Kice Island seem to be the most popular activity, though jet ski adventures and wildlife sightseeing trips get equal love. Dolphins are practically guaranteed, with multiple groups describing pods jumping alongside their boats and swimming around them. Manatees, sea turtles, and various bird species make regular appearances too. The tours work beautifully for multi-generational families, with several reviewers specifically praising how well the captains engage both kids and adults. Repeat customers are common here, with some people making these tours an annual tradition. One enthusiastic visitor has already been three times and is planning a fourth. The booking and administrative staff also get mentioned positively, suggesting the whole operation runs smoothly from start to finish.
Colleen was our guide and we had the best day. I was after fighting conch and a few other types - mission accomplished ! We had dolphins jumping in our wake 2 times and a total of 8 spotted plus a stingray. 10/10
Dawn Diehl
August 16, 2026
Colleen was our guide and we had the best day. I was after fighting conch and a few other types - mission accomplished ! We had dolphins jumping in our wake 2 times and a total of 8 spotted plus a stingray. 10/10
Dawn Diehl
August 16, 2026
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