Island Shelling: Discover Unique Shells

Experience the best value tour in the 10,000 Islands Dolphin & Shelling Tour. Explore untouched islands, learn about shell animals, and enjoy a hands-on experience for all ages.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Marco Island - As you explore the secluded island beaches for shells, Marco Island will serve as a picturesque backdrop.
  • Naples - Discover shells on the untouched barrier island beaches of the 10,000 Islands with breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico.
What's Included
  • See an amazing variety of birds and wildlife
  • Guided by a Florida Master Naturalist
  • Enjoy great photo opportunities on a stable boat
  • Explore an uninhabited barrier island on an eco-tour
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities
  • Parking fees
Additional Information

Experience our most valuable tour. Picture yourself collecting shells on islands that aren’t visited by hundreds of people daily. Accompanied by a naturalist guide, discover the unique stories behind each shell. This “hands-on” adventure is perfect for all ages.
This isn’t your standard preplanned tour. Each day and tour offers a unique experience, so…

Location
Marco Island Boat Tours
Palm Point Drive
This the Goodland Boat Park. Your phone's GPS will take you there. Please meet your captain under the covered picnic table pavillion. It is to the left of the Marina office as you are face the office.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Francois_s
Jul 27, 2026
The captain was friendly,... - The captain was friendly, knowledgeable, and made for an amazing unforgettable dolphin experience! Shelling was fun and have nice souvenirs.
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799kerib
Jul 23, 2026
Fabulous experience! - We had such a fabulous time with Captain Kevin in the morning that we turned back around from Fort Myers and booked a trip with Captain Joe at night. We found so many fabulous shells and sand dollars while we were there and we loved learning so much from each of the captains They were kind, knowledgeable and a lot of fun to be with and I would recommend this trip to anyone.
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799kerib
Jul 23, 2026
Great experience! - We did a morning ride with Captain Kevin and liked it so much that we drove all the way back from Fort Myers that night to do an evening ride with Captain Joe. The shelling was amazing for both tours and the captains were so knowledgeable and interesting and kind. I would recommend this tour to anyone. To top it off, Captain Joe recommended the best place for dinner on Marco Island: Snook Inn. Our entire day was fabulous thanks to this tour Company.
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Pollilynn
Jul 4, 2026
Excellent Boat Tour! - Great tour, beautiful day! Saw dolphins and shelled at 2 different islands. Ryan was a great captain and very knowledgeable about the area. The start was rocky with the other guests not showing up on time - 50 minutes late, 20 minutes past the scheduled departure time - but Ryan handled it beautifully and our tour was not overly delayed. Highly recommend!
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Savannah_c
Jun 9, 2026
Amazing experience! - We had an amazing experience with Ryan on our shelling tour! Ryan was so laid back and extremely knowledgable about the area, shells, and animals. We saw so many dolphins and he even got a couple to play in the water behind the boat, jumping in the air and having fun. We loved each of the islands we went to and we will definitely be back to do this tour with family and friends :)
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Susanab5111cb
Apr 10, 2026
Amazing shell excursion - This was amazing! Captain Mike was wonderful. We saw dolphins following the boat, a ray jumping out of the water, birds, and so many shells! Captain Mike knew so much about the wildlife and environment of the area. I highly recommend this excursion.
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Mar 29, 2026
Shelling Excursion - Captain Ed and First Mate Kim were fantastic tour guides. We saw dolphins and stopped at 2 islands for shelling. We really enjoyed the excursion.
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Maryjot530
Mar 27, 2026
A Haul of Shells! - Joe our captain was funny, smart and easy to be with. Great time! Big haul of shells! Thank you Joe!
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Traveler30452270563
Mar 22, 2026
Fantastic! - Very kind Captain and first mate! They made a pit stop and got the tour giant shells. They took us to my favorite island, Morgan Island, where we got tons of great shells. Thank you SO much! We had a wonderful time!
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Mariaax8705hn
Mar 14, 2026
Shelling - Had the best shelling experience with Capt. Ed and First mate Kim. Highly recommend, went for the shelling but saw dolphins and lots of local birds. They were a wealth of information and so willing to share! Will be doing this again with the grandkids and with friends. ask for Capt. Ed and Kim!
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From $160
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).