Private Shelling & Wildlife Boat Tour Near Marco Island

Explore the Ten Thousand Islands by private boat while learning about the region's mangrove ecosystem. Search for Gulf Coast shells and look for local wildlife along the way.

• Look for dolphins, birds, and other wildlife in their natural habitat
• Search a private beach for tropical Gulf Coast sea shells
• Learn about mangroves, marine life, and local ecology from your captain and guide
• Bring snacks and beverages, including alcoholic drinks for ages 21+
• Wear water-friendly shoes for walking along the shell-covered beach

Itinerary

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 Wildlife Sightseeing and Shelling tours travel all around the islands south of Marco Island and stop on one of the isolated islands for about 30-45 minutes. 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. You are also welcome to swim, just ask your crew the best/safe place to do so. 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.

What's Included

• Shell bags
• Bottled water
• Cooler with ice

Important details

• Infants must weigh more than 17 lbs to board
• All minors must be accompanied by an adult
• Only service animals may visit the beaches or islands, and they must remain leashed
• Expect a $10 parking pass charge, not included in the listed price, unless your vehicle has a Collier County Beach Sticker
• Boarding at the beach involves a step stool and 1–3 steps depending on the tide; a railing is available for balance
• Weather conditions may prevent the tour from starting or require it to end early