Three Hour Shelling Cruise to Shell Key Preserve from John's Pass
Recommended by 96% of travellers
St Petersburg, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
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Overview
What's Included
- Toilets on boardRestroom on board
- Gratuities
- Snacks
- Parking Fees
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 170 Boardwalk Pl E, Madeira Beach, FL 33708, USA
Located inside beautiful Johns Pass, directly below Hooters on the water, closest to the Johns Pass Bridge.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Tierra Verde
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
John's Pass Village & Boardwalk (Pass By)
Madeira Beach (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travellers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travellers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Kathy_D
The captain was very knowledgeable, friendly and had a good sense of humor. We saw lots of dolphins on the way to the island and he made sure to slow down and let everyone get the chance to see them. And once we got to the island, the shells did not disappoint! I found several intact conch shells. The water was a beautiful blue/green and the little island was peaceful. I would definitely take a tour with Hubbard’s Marina again!!
Reviews
4.8
based on 471 reviews
Claire_G, Jun 2026
Great fun from the minute we boarded the boat. Knowledgeable crew who who super helpful and friendly. Thanks to Mike and Kyle.
Laurel_G, Jun 2026
This was a very fun trip! The boat captain and mate were very knowledgeable and entertaining. It was safe and well worth the money! I would do it again.
Talon_F, Jun 2026
The experience was great. The captains were all super funny and cracking jokes as much as they could with keeping it professional.
Gina_M, Jun 2026
It's about an hour ride to the island, and an hour back. So, the shelling time is about an hour long. The boat ride is just as enjoyable- lots of sites to see and the crew tells you fun facts along the way. Robin and Collin were great! Was a very fun trip, and would do it again! We saw dolphins and even a manatee!
Andrea_G, Jun 2026
This was a great time! Went with several friends and had a good time. Robin was a wonderful hostess. We will do again.
Sherrie_H, Jun 2026
The Driver of the boat was very informative and allowed us to view the dolphins swimming around us. The shell key was perfect place to hang out for an hour in the water and got lots of shells too
Deborah_F, Jun 2026
Fun, friendly, knowledgeable crew. We had a great time. Don’t expect a secluded island. Beautiful shells collected for another amazing beach trip.
Ava_V, Jun 2026
Very nice area that we shell at. Found a lot of nice shells. Captains were very friendly, knowledgeable and funny. Beware that if you are at the front of the boat on a windy day you will get kissed by some salt water. Overall had a great experience. Would try again!
Jennifer_D, Jun 2026
Hubbard Marina was awesome! They were friendly, helpful, etc! Shelling was good but did find a lot of the same or better shells on the beach I was at. However, they mentioned they do a shark tooth tour - so I may try that next!
Jerry_L, Jun 2026
It was fun, relaxing and enjoyable. It was woth every penny and then some! Captain Mike and First Mate Brandy were an absolute joy to be around. Their genuine love for the trip, the dolphins we encountered and people on the boat were second to none! I would ABSOLUTELY do it again!
Michael_W, Jun 2026
Captain Mike and his First Mate were AWESOME!!!! You will not be disappointed. Great trip for the kiddos.
Lesley_K, May 2026
Very relaxing have plenty of time on the island to explore and just a beautiful boat ride with many dolphins view!
Hillary_F, May 2026
We had an absolute blast! Mike and Kyler made the trip even better. Lots of knowledge about the area and great personalities! Kyle even made shell necklaces for the kids on the way back to the marina. 10/10 experience! Will be back again to do snorkeling!
Sarah_L, May 2026
Wear swimming gear, bring a towel, sunscreen even if you don't plan to get into the water to go after your shells or sand dollars, having a small shovel and net would be perfect for digging and scooping shells while they are washing to shore. If you plan to take beautiful pictures get a waterproof/floating phone casing that's on lanyard
Jayme_A, May 2026
Excellent trip. Kids had a blast but make sure you bring sunscreen, nets, and a bag for the shells. Kyle kicked ass on the necklace making.
Mary_M, May 2026
This shelling experience was amazing my crew was robin and Ellie, Ellie made shell necklaces for everybody that wanted one and robin gave all the kids a shark tooth they played music the whole time and even played the dolphins favorite song and yes they did have a favorite song as soon as she played it they all came out and swam for a while. Robin does say lots of jokes and there really funny we also saw a manatee in the water so yeah come book your boat ride at Viator 5/5 stars .
Troy_R, May 2026
Awesome. The guys on the boat did a great job of taking care of everyone. I would recommend the trip to anyone.
Amy_K, May 2026
The island isn't secluded to find lots of shells, many jet skis, boats and campers already on island, unless you get in the water and dive for anything you're not gonna find shells other than regular clam shells on any beach, was disappointed on the shelling. We did see dolphins and a manatee swimming and the crew was great, very personable and friendly.
michelle_c, May 2026
Shell Island was wonderful! The crew ate very nice and have good guidance! Would highly recommend to everyone!
Sarah_J, May 2026
It was truly a great day. A lot of fun and the crew was great! Very knowledgeable about everything and we had an overall great experience.
Jessica_G, May 2026
Love Shell island and we got to see dolphins. Also the special touch was making a necklace out of the shells we found.
Jane_B, May 2026
Bring sunscreen. You can purchase shell bags and snacks onboard. Your safety is their #1 concern. We had ample time onshore to search for shells. And we got an absolute bonus watching a society of dolphins putting on a show for us on ou way back to the marina.
Rachel_B, May 2026
My family had an amazing experience during this shelling trip. The boat ride was safe and very informative. We found so many shells, sand dollars and live creatures!
Mariadela_B, May 2026
It was a fantastic experience, lovely crew and fantastic atmosphere!!! Loved the whole thing!! And the island is really secluded and we had such lovely weather!!! The only thing I would say is that I would’ve loved a longer stay at the shell key but other than that it was a great experience! Highly recommended!!
Nujood_H, May 2026
What a fun experience! We got to see dolphins and catch cool shells. The people working the boat were very nice and helped other find shells and sand dollars. It was worth it. Next time I’m back in FL I’ll do this again.
Connie_M, May 2026
Very informative. We saw a couple of manatees too. Shell Island wasn’t what I thought it would be. I expected more.
Amanda_H, May 2026
Friendly, got to see sime dolphins and a manatee. Good music vibes, overall great experience. Highly recommend trying it out.
Gina_G, May 2026
Beautiful ride sprinkled with dolphin & manatee sightings and a great time on the beach! We love Captn. Mike!
Greg_H, May 2026
Captain Mike and Elle were friendly and helpful. The shelling was better there than on Treasure Island, and there was plenty of time to look.
Kathleen_G, Apr 2026
It was fantastic. Capt and his first mate were awesome!! Very informative and educated staff about the whole experience.
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