Dolphin Watch Eco Shelling Cruise to Keewaydin Island
Overview
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3 hours
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Nature enthusiasts will love the Gordon River, a masterpiece of Florida wildlife with miles of life-sustaining estuaries surrounded by beautiful Mangroves. Wildlife fans must have their cameras ready to capture the beautiful birds, dolphins and possible alligators and manatees we will see along the way. This 3-hour cruise to Keewaydin, a barrier island that tops the 10,000 island chain, is a MUST DO experience!
Highlights
• 3 Hour Eco Cruise to Keewaydin Island
• Historical and Ecological commentary provided by experienced Pure Florida Captain
• Time on Keewaydin Island for a nature walk, shelling or just relaxing on the beach!
• Shelling bag provided to each guest compliments of Pure Florida
The price of this trip includes a flexible cancellation policy, allowing you to cancel and receive a full refund up to 2 hours before the trip's departure time
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Due to uneven surfaces and disembarking boat onto Keewaydin Island, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
No service animals are allowed onboard. If you have a service animal and are looking to participate, please call our office directly.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
This is the best combination tour of cruising Naples Bay to see some mansions, get upclose to nature as you pass by island mangrove forests that outline our coast and slow down to see the dolphins and manatees that call our waterways home. This tour is perfect for the environmental enthusiast who enjoys a comfortable ride, appreciates all the natural beauty that surrounds our coastline and enjoys historical and ecological narration provided by our Captains. A highlight of this experience is our stop on Keewaydin Island. There, you can take a walk along the soft white sand beach, collect seashell treasures to bring home or dip your toes in the gorgeous Gulf Waters.
Keewaydin Island
This is your chance to explore a vast mangrove forest, discover seashells while perusing a remote, tropical island and see dolphins in their natural habitat!
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Free Parking
Shelling bag for each guest
Snacks
Gratuities
Options
Eco Shelling Cruise
Reviews
331 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent experience
colleenmQ6306QK,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My family loved the boat ride to keewaydin Island. Everyone had a great time. The instructors were very friendly and informative.
We had a great trip with...
Maryann F,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great trip with Captain Josh and First mate Jackson. Josh was very informative and knew a lot about the area and Jackson was very polite making sure everyone had what they needed. I would definitely recommend 😊
Shells, sand, and sun!
Mary T,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00We rented a boat because we missed the cruise. I have to say we did have fun, but the prices can vary. Check for coupons, specials or other places if too high. There are tons of places for boat rentals. The destination is worth every penny!
We had a great time on...
Brianna W,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time on their Dolphin eco tour and shelling on Keywadin island. We saw a bottle nose dolphin mom her calf. We also saw a male bottle nose dolphin. We went shelling and found lots of great shells on the less occupied Kewaydin island.
Excellent experience!
jamesbF407DS,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience! Captain Adam and first mate Dylan provided an educational, enjoyable and safe experience! The shelling on Keewaydin Island and the wildlife viewing was great!
Great eco tour, dolphin sighting, and shelling experience!
Jennifer R,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This experience was amazing. I’m normally afraid to go on boats but after being assured that the water was calm, I climbed aboard and had a beautiful day. The captain and first mate (Zack) were kind, fun and knowledgeable. I traveled solo but was in a small group for the tour which made the day fun. The complementary water was a nice surprise since I had left mine in my uber. Along the way to shelling we saw several Bald Eagles, pelicans, and dolphins. We had a little over an hour to explore the shelling island to look for treasures. I’m still happily surprised at the amount of shells that were on the beach. My shell collecting bag, which was provided by the tour group, was full of beautiful shells. The island was small but big enough for our group to spread out to collect shells and swim in the clear warm water. The sand was soft and light but wear flip flops or water shoes because the shells on the shore are sharp. Pm the return trip was looked for more dolphins and toured the beautiful homes along the shore. This is a must do for anyone that likes exploring, nature and seashells. I will definitely be doing this tour next time I’m in Naples!
Seashell heaven
R1084DSkarenw,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Friendly fun trip with easy departure from town. Great timing of tides to find shells and local knowledge of where wildlife is for seeing dolphins.
Captain Mike was awesome....
Michael L,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain Mike was awesome. Very knowledgeable about the history and nature of the area. A little more time shelling would have been nice but overall we had a wonderful morning
Great tour & shelling
Mary R,,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Found a cone, several tulips, and many, many welks. Lots of shells that are easy to find. Saw dolphins both to and from the island, plus many native birds.
Great! Would do it again!
93cathyo,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely boat ride to the island to pick shells. The people running the boat were personable and knowledgeable. The weather was great
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