Barrier Island Shelling Tour

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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. 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. Family-Friendly Adventure: A perfect activity for kids and adults alike, 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.

Departure Point

  • Free parking across the street from Stan's Idle Hour Restaurant in the gravel lot behind the white fence.

Return Details
  • Free parking across the street from Stan's Idle Hour Restaurant in the gravel lot behind the white fence.

Duration
2 hours and 30 minutes

Languages Available
  • Human tour guide - English

Points of Interest


Stop At: Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge
3860 Tollgate Blvd Ste 300, , Naples, Florida
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.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Marco Island
Marco Island, Florida
Boat tours explore barrier islands of the 10,000 Islands.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
300 Tower Rd, , Naples, Florida
Tour the barrier islands surrounding Marco Island Florida. Marco Island is a barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico off Southwest Florida, linked to the mainland by bridges south of the city of Naples. It’s home to resort hotels, beaches, marinas and golf courses, as well as a network of inland waterways. A long, sandy beach covers most of the west coast, with resort hotels in the south. Tigertail Beach Park has a tidal lagoon, popular for kayaking and paddleboarding.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Southwest Gulf Coast
Florida
Experience the mangrove estuary of the Rookery Bay Preserve. Rookery Bay is a National Estuarine Research Reserve in Naples, Florida supported by the Friends of Rookery Bay.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Cape Romano
South of Marco, On The Gulf, Only By Boat, , Florida
Our tour includes Gulf waters weather permitting. Florida's Southwest Gulf Coast contains a constellation of enticing coastal gems. Stunning beaches, including Ft. Myers Beach, Tigertail Beach and Pensacola Beach, fringe the Gulf, down the I-75 from Tampa to Naples.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Goodland
Goodland, Florida
The boat tour will cruise by Cape Romano to see the famous Dome House. The Cape Romano Dome House is an abandoned house consisting of six dome-shaped modules on stilts, located approximately 300 feet offshore from Cape Romano Island, south of Marco Island, in the Ten Thousand Islands of Collier County, Florida.
Duration: 15 minutes

Additional Information

  • 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.
Inclusions
  • Cooler with Ice
  • Complementary shelling bags

Exclusions
  • Food (Yes, you can bring your own food!)
  • Drinks (BYOB - please, no red wine!)

Redemption Instructions
Your captain or guide will check you in. We do not have staff at the marina store.

Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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