Half-Day Super Shelling Tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

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 hours Parking: FREE Departure: Private commercial docks 220 Goodland Dr W, Goodland FL 34140 (across from Stan’s Idle Hour) Time: Departures at 6:30am, 8:30am, 11:30am daily

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

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.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge
The boat tour will go through the 10,000 Island National Wildlife refuge to see wild Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins.
Duration: 60 mins
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.
Duration: 60 mins
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!
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

Cooler with Ice

Complementary Shelling Bags

Parking fees

Exclusion

On-board restrooms

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

Drinks (BYOB - please, no red wine!)

Bottled Water

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Florida Island Tours

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