Three Hour Shelling Cruise to Shell Key Preserve from John's Pass
Recommended by 96% of travelers
St Petersburg, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
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What's Included
- Restroom 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
1
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 travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 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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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!!
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4.8
based on 509 reviews
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Travelers praise this family-oriented tour for engaging activities such as shell collecting and dolphin watching, creating memorable experiences for children. Captains receive consistent commendation for their friendly, knowledgeable, and entertaining approach, enhancing wildlife viewing and commentary. The natural beauty of Shell Island, with clear waters and abundant shells, stands out, complemented by scenic boat rides. Value for money is frequently noted, with reasonable pricing and well-paced activities contributing to overall satisfaction.
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Such a lovely activity they did their best to accommodate everybody’s needs and we even got to see dolphins on a ride home!
Great experience for our family. Troy, Bray Lynn and can’t remember the other girls name, they were awesome. Bray Lynn made us all a shell necklace. We saw a pod of dolphins. They had plenty of knowledge about the houses and the area. We all enjoyed it tremendously.
Excellent experience. The crew were great .Very knowledgeable. Cared a lot about the passengers. Interaction with the people were great!!!
We had a great time. Island was beautiful and there were tons of shells, including some large bivalves. A great day! The boat driver and assistant were very nice and competent. We definitely weren't rushed.
The boat trip out was great. We spotted several dolphin families and our captain stopped to let us all enjoy the show. The dolphins were jumping and playing and lots of us got great pictures. We learned a lot about the area as we traveled to the island. Refreshments were reasonably priced and the time on the island was great. We all came back with shells and we even got complimentary jewlery made. It was also nice to have access to a restroom during the travel and while on the island. The crew was friendly and very helpful. This is my third Hubbard experience and I have enjoyed them all. It is nice to have a day planned where you can do Something you cannot at home in Indiana.
first of all, the captain/guides were amazing! they were fun, funny, and great for kids! they helped keep my 1 y/o daughter entertained and she thankfully had no troubles! we saw dolphins a few times and found some good shells! they have some shells there on the boat you can take if you like and they even make necklaces out of a nice shell you found if you want!
This was the best time we have had in Florida to date. The crew was funny and friendly. The boat was safe and clean. The music was excellent not too loud. The time on show Beach was priceless. And what we paid for this day was well worth every penny. And I have to say it's the least amount of money that we spend on any Venture in Florida. We will be back and that's a promise. 10 Stars
Phenomenal experience! Captain Mike and Brandy were wonderful. Extremely knowledgeable and accommodating and genuinely wanted to give us all the best experience possible. We’ll most certainly be returning for another experience. From buying tickets, checking in, the experience, and getting off the boat, flawless experience.
Amazing time.. Robin and the captain was amazing and the best part was seeing sole dolphins and making free necklace out of 🐚
We had an amazing time! We got to see dolphins and our captain kept stopping and letting us see them and telling us info about the dolphins and the babies. We found some amazing shells on the island, the water was amazing and clear. The boat ride was relaxing and they played some really good music! Very fun captain and team and just overall worth the money
We went to a beautiful beach to find shells and dove for sand dollars. Jess and Capt Mike did a great job, thank you Jess and Mike!
Mike and Jessica were the best hosts. Saw dolphins on the way out and back. Shelling would have been better at low tide.
It was great! Shelling was amazing, found so many sand dollars! Beach area was as beautiful and saw a few manatees!!!
I am so glad we came across this trip as things to do. I have three kids one being almost 2. The boat ride to shell island was lovely. And when we arrived we weren’t disappointed. My son who is 9 found countless sand dollars which he was excited about! And we collected so many shells and spent the rest of the time swimming around in the ocean.
On the way back we seen dolphins. The staff was very funny and they made shell necklaces for whoever wanted one.
If you have a toddler, I’d bring floaties or life jacket vest. Highly recommend bringing goggles for diving in the water looking for shells. I’d bring a mesh bag to put the shells in, unless you wanna purchase one from them for 4$. Which is reasonably priced. And definitely came in handy. Some ppl found some massive shells. Over all the trip was amazing. And something we’ll do again in the future.
A++ from beginning to end - from the minute you check in to the minute you get off the boat, the crew puts you and your family’s fun and comfort first. Jessica and the Captain could not have been better. Fantastic trip.
It's always great, we do this every time we are here. I found some really cool shells today, even though the water was a tad rough. Always with the trip
The captain and first mate, Robin and Jessica, were fantastic! They were Entertaining, but safe. We got to see several dolphins during the tour.
Our captains were so very kind and informative!! We saw plenty of dolphins and got several small and medium shells of all shapes without going into the water!! Those who got into the water found bigger shells and sand dollars.
Great captain and first mate.
Please note you have to check in at the desk inside Hubbard's Marina to get your boarding pass. They will also validate your parking garage ticket so you pay a cheaper rate.
Its a 3 hour excursion. 45 minutes to the island 45 minutes back. The rest of the time is at the island. The crew was great. The captain stopped so we could see the dolphins. There was a pod with mamas and babies. So we definitely got our money's worth
Incredible from start to finish! We try to do some kind of ride every year. Will definitely do this again. Such a great energy on the boat. Mike and Jess were the best! The goal was to get shells, which we got an abundance of....but it was so much more! The captain took time for us to see dolphins. The weather was perfect, a manatee swam by about 10 feet away. Overall great experience!
The weather wasn't the best - overcast and slightly rainy, but the guides made the experience so good that we forgot about the weather. The shells were tremendous. No need to go to Sanabel Island, just schedule with Hubbard's Marina and go to Shell Key Beach!!!
Great experience, very friendly captains and staff! Collin and Mike were our captains and were funny and knowledgeable about the area. We had a great time and found lots of shells and even a sand dollar. Also spotted dolphins and lots of pelicans on the trip. Definitely recommend adding to your trip plans!
That it is not a dolphin tour it's a shell island swimming snorkeling shore walking visit sometimes wild ocean life can be seen and sometimes the tide is high
It was a great trip the captains were funny knowledgeable and very helpful a and accommodating
Great trip! Our 6 year-old, 4 year-old and 2 year-old totally enjoyed themselves. Mike and Jess went overboard to make this trip great.
Great crew! We had a fantastic time. We saw dolphins and had about 1.5 hours to go shelling. It’s also nice you can come and go on the boat while docked.
This was incredible! Do not hesitate to book this Shell cruise! My daughters and I had the best time and found so many incredible shells! The crew was so nice and friendly! We had the best day!
Fun crew, scenic boat ride, nice shells on Shell Key. Saw some dolphins! Snacks and drinks available for purchase. Good time for families!
Great fun from the minute we boarded the boat. Knowledgeable crew who who super helpful and friendly. Thanks to Mike and Kyle.
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.
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