Eco Shelling Cruise to Keewaydin Island

Overview

Available languages

English

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‘s Included

Bottled water

Free Parking

Shelling bag for each guest

Snacks

Gratuities

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.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

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!

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Eco Shelling Cruise

Reviews

4.79

320 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

276

Great! Would do it again!
93cathyo,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Lovely boat ride to the island to pick shells. The people running the boat were personable and knowledgeable. The weather was great
Untouched habitats
NYFamilyTravlr,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Captain Chris and Braxton were great. Informative, relaxed atmosphere on the boat. Very entertaining and great personalities. Beverage offerings in the boat accommodate all tastes. A great way to appreciate and learn about the natural ecosystem found in Naples and the respectful ways being done to preserve it.
Great experience. The...
Andrew C,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great experience. The captain had tons of information and stopped the boat to show us dolphins, which my kids loved
Eco shelling trip via boat
jeanlZ4258VP,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We were fortunate to see dolphins, ospreys, egrets, blue herons on the way to shelling. Capt Chris was a professional with ecology knowledge. Had fun and learned a lot about Naples and the waterways.
Great Day
Lorraine H,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Found a ton of shells just remember to bring your water shoes, the shells are sharp! The Gulf of America is beautiful! Captain and his mate was so nice!
As a sun-worshiper this...
Melissa H,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
As a sun-worshiper this was the highlight of my month! Thoroughly relaxed and enjoyed the boat trip with dolphins and various birds. The shelling experience was so peaceful and exciting. My son had a blast too! Our captain was very kind and informative. Would definitely recommend!
Great vessel and captain/crew!!!
Jenni K,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Worth it! A great way to just get away and enjoy. Would totally do this again!!! Loved seeing the dolphins play!
Fantastic boat trip on the gulf!
Brian B,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was an interesting and enjoyable boat trip Pat and Dylan were amazing! Showed us all the gulf had to offer and then some! Came home with shells galore from the private island! We’d do this trip again in a heartbeat. Thanks for showing us such a great experience!
First time visit--Great value, Great Time!
Dream42070589169,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fiance and I are from Michigan, surprise, and were on Marco for a medical conference. First time visiting and we LOVED it!! Cptn Chris and First mate / bartender Braxton were fabulous, entertaining, competent and informative. This is a mid size boat with capacity for 25-35 people, so is not as individualized as some of the "private" or small party boats, but then again this isn't 400-700 bucks. Kids are welcomed and well cared for, so don't hesitate to take the whole family! It was a GREAT experience. They supply non-alcoholic beverages and Alcoholic ones too!! The price point was very reasonable and we felt it was an excellent value. Expect a knowledgable crew, a relaxing and enjoyable 2 and 1/2 hour cruise (cause we all know what happens to 3 hour cruises) LOL. Enjoy the Riverwalk or Pincers restaurants/bars before and after if u want excellent drinks and GREAT Conch fritters (if thats ur thing). Tin City Pizza is NOT TO BE MISSED, if your taste is exceptional Neapolitan Style Pizza. PURE FLORIDA tours do not disappoint. High quality staff, High quality boats, High quality food, shopping, and fun at their docks! Get there early and ck out Tin City and stay after for dinner and drinks!!
Highlight of my trip - book it!!
Victoria W,
Aug 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We did the eco tour to keewaydin island with captain Chris and Michela. 3 adults and 2 young kids….it was the highlight of our trip. Saw lots of dolphins and 1 surfed our wake for ages! Incredible. keewaydin is stunning….beautiful sand, perfect water for swimming and loads of amazing shells. Informative, fun tour….do it. You won’t regret it.