Barrier Island Shelling Tour
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Naples, USA
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
This unique experience takes small-group on a boat tour to various destinations around Barrier Island in search of special sea shells. Meet your captain and certified master naturalist guide in Goodland and head out in search of rare and sought-after seashells. Tour destinations may include the Caxambas sandbars, Kice Island, Morgan Island, Second Chance Shell Bar, and others.
- A small group seashell hunting tour from Goodland
- Explore sandbars, islands, beaches, and other destinations
- Travel with an expert in rare and sought-after seashells
- Shelling tools provided: buckets, baskets, and scoopers
What's Included
- Complementary shelling bags
- Cooler with Ice
- Parking Fees
- Restroom on board
- Food (Yes, you can bring your own food!)
- Drinks (BYOB - please, no red wine!)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 220 Goodland Dr, Marco Island, FL 34145, USA
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.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Kice Island
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
2
Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
3
Marco Island
Admission Ticket Free
4
Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
Admission Ticket Free
5
Southwest Gulf Coast
Admission Ticket Free
6
Cape Romano
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Goodland
Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
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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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Reviews
5.0
based on 42 reviews
cbuano, Apr 2026
Nate was great. We were the only ones on the tour. He tailored it to us which was great. Honey Bear is a sweetie.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words! Florida Island Tours is glad you enjoyed that private-style experience—those smaller groups really make it easy to tailor the trip and find the best shelling spots. Nate loves making each tour unique, and Honey Bear definitely adds a little extra charm to the day. Hope to see you back out on the water again soon! 🐚🐾🌊😊
Karen_S, Jan 2026
It was a great time! They only thing I would have changed is getting the kids good water shoes. Our guide was fantastic!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for the kind review, Karen.
Florida Island Tours is happy to hear that the Barrier Island Shelling Tour was such a great time, and that your guide made the experience special. You’re absolutely right about water shoes—those shallow, shell-covered beaches can be much more comfortable for kids with good footwear, and that tip will definitely help future families.
We truly appreciate your feedback, and Florida Island Tours would love to welcome you back for another shelling tour, dolphin tour, or eco tour on your next visit to Marco Island. 🐚🌊🙂
Keith_V, Nov 2023
We saw a pod of Dolphins and they swam with us for 10 minutes which was a great treat for my grandchildren.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
What a special memory you family made! Thanks for choosing Florida Island Tours as your Marco Island boat tour company.
Daryl_S, Nov 2023
Great tour of the islands. Saw many Osprey, bald eagles, along with other water fowl AND finding the beautiful shells on the beach. The Captain had great knowledge of the area, wildlife, and history of the area. Highly recommend
Response from Host, Nov 2023
There’s so much more to do in the 10,000 Islands than just shelling. Our captains always stop to point out the wild life and share a little local history with our guests. Glad you enjoyed your shelling tour and appreciated the little extras we love to share.
Donna_M, Feb 2023
Captain Nate and Captain Jules were great, very friendly and informative on our tour. They were accommodating which made for a pleasant trip. And they knew where to find the best shells. I would definitely do this again!!
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Donna, our captains know where to go! We love helping our guests find amazing rare shells on our beautiful remote barrier islands. Thanks for coming out on our shelling tour!
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