What You’ll Find Expect sand dollars, lightning whelks, alphabet cones, tulip shells, and—on lucky days—the elusive Junonia. Captains share quick tips on reading bars, seams, and wrack lines, so every stop feels rewarding.
Where We Go Routes commonly include Caxambas Pass, Kice Island, and “Second Chance” Shell Island in the Ten Thousand Islands. Captains choose the best beaches depending on the time of the year, tide, and local conditions.
Learn as You Go Your Florida Master Naturalist–trained captain blends shelling technique with island history and marine-life insights. Families also hear gentle reminders about ethics: admire living shells and leave them where they belong.
Duration: 4 ...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Cooler with Ice
Complementary Shelling Bags
Parking Fees
Restroom on board
Food (Yes, you can bring your own food!)
Drinks (BYOB - please, no red wine!)
Bottled Water
Meeting Points
Departure
220 Goodland Dr
Free parking across the street from Stan's Idle Hour Restaurant in the gravel lot behind the white fence. Our boats are located on the "Private Dock" behind our banner and flags.
Return
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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What You’ll Find Expect sand dollars, lightning whelks, alphabet cones, tulip shells, and—on lucky days—the elusive Junonia. Captains share quick tips on reading bars, seams, and wrack lines, so every stop feels rewarding.
Where We Go Routes commonly include Caxambas Pass, Kice Island, and “Second Chance” Shell Island in the Ten Thousand Islands. Captains choose the best beaches depending on the time of the year, tide, and local conditions.
Learn as You Go Your Florida Master Naturalist–trained captain blends shelling technique with island history and marine-life insights. Families also hear gentle reminders about ethics: admire living shells and leave them where they belong.
Duration: 4 ...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Cooler with Ice
Complementary Shelling Bags
Parking Fees
Restroom on board
Food (Yes, you can bring your own food!)
Drinks (BYOB - please, no red wine!)
Bottled Water
Meeting Points
Departure
220 Goodland Dr
Free parking across the street from Stan's Idle Hour Restaurant in the gravel lot behind the white fence. Our boats are located on the "Private Dock" behind our banner and flags.
Return
Itinerary
1
TEN THOUSAND ISLANDS NWR
The boat tour will go through the 10,000 Island National Wildlife refuge to see wild Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins.
1 hour
2
Marco Island
The boat tour will depart from Marco Island and visit several beautiful sightseeing areas around Marco.
3
Cape Romano
The "Second Chance" shell bar, also called "Shell Island", south of Cape Romano (near where the Dome House used to be). Closed seasonally for bird nesting March through August.
1 hour
4
Kice Island
Called "the sheller's island" Kice Island is the best place to go shelling in the entire state of Florida - but you need a boat to get there!
