Private Tour

Private Barrier Island Shelling Tour

Overview

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2 hours 30 minutes

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Barrier Island Shelling Tour

The Barrier Island Shelling Tour is the ultimate shelling adventure for those looking to discover rare and beautiful seashells in untouched, remote locations. This guided boat tour takes you beyond the busy beaches to the best shelling hotspots in the Ten Thousand Islands, where you can collect sand dollars, alphabet cones, lightning whelks, and even the elusive Junonia.

Family-Friendly Adventure:

Shelling is the perfect activity for kids and adults, with plenty of time to explore and collect treasures from the sea.

This laid-back yet exciting tour is a dream for shell collectors and beachcombers. Whether you’re a seasoned sheller or a first-timer, our Barrier Island Shelling Tour will leave you with incredible finds and unforgettable memories of Marco Island’s pristine coastal beauty.

2.5-hour tour departs from our private commercial docks at 220 Goodland Dr (across the street from Stan's Idle Hour) daily at 8:00 am, 10:45 am, 1:30 pm, and 4:00 pm.

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children 6 and under are required to wear life vests (provided).

Beaches can require walking long distances on uneven terrain, walking through water, and navigating areas around mangrove trees and stumps.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Complementary shelling bags

Cooler with Ice

Parking Fees

Restroom on board

Food (Yes, you can bring your own food!)

Drinks (BYOB - please, no red wine!)

What To Expect

Kice Island is regarded as the "shellers" island near Marco. The barrier island has fantastic shells on the gulf shore but is a notoriously difficult anchorage with a shallow mangrove shoreline, and is open to wind and waves. Our expert captains know where to go, and our certified Florida Master Nauturalist guides know where to find the rarest and most exotic shells.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge

Boat tours explore barrier islands of the 10,000 Islands.

1 hour • Admission Included

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