Wonderful experience! - We had a wonderful time on our 3 hour shelling, dolphin and island tour. Captains Julie and Paul S were great guides. We got backstory on the dolphins in the area and Paul S was great with the kids helping to identify shells and share a few of his finds. Fun and relaxing morning. Would definitely recommend and would go again!

Fun and Relaxing Tour - This was a beautiful trip and a wonderful way to see the birds, lots of dolphins, and go shelling. Captain Paul S was fun, entertaining and so knowledgeable. A must do.

Fun shelling with Sand Dollar Shellimg - Joey was an excellent guide! We had so much fun with the dolphins! Gave us good tips on shell hunting! So much fun! Thank you. This is our 2nd time shelling with Sand Dollar Shelling. I highly recommend.

Amazing Experience! - We were in Florida for a few days exploring around before a cruise, and decided to book this shelling tour. We were on the 0700 tour with Capt Paul S. My husband and I had an amazing experience. We found more beautiful shells than we could carry! Paul helped us identify the shells and even found some hidden gems and gave them to us to keep. He was very informative throughout. Five star experience!

Memorable and an amazing experience! HIGHLY recommend. - We went out on a shelling and dolphin experience with Captain Jamie. She was so kind and accommodating. Our family of 3 just happened to be the only ones on the tour so it was more private and personal. We went out on the water and had a “core memory” experience with the dolphin pod who was so playful. And then shelled at Kice island which was breathtaking all in Itself. We were the only ones on the island shelling, and many times we were the only ones out on the water. I can’t recommend this tour enough. It’s worth every penny and surely will exceed your expectations. Thank you Captain Jaime, we look forward to seeing you again in the future!

Great excursion! - Very nice, relaxing. They gave you ample time for shelling. Guides were very nice. Shells were great!

A Perfect Day of Dolphins and Shells with Captain Paul Stancati - We had an incredible experience at Sand Dollar Shelling on the last day of our vacation in March 2025. Our family of four—including our six-year-old son and two-year-old daughter—loved every moment of this three-hour boat tour. Captain Paul Stancati was wonderful, keeping our kids engaged and excited while sharing his extensive knowledge of the area and its marine life. Our timing was perfect: we checked out of our resort on Marco Island at 11 a.m., drove 16 minutes to Sand Dollar Shelling for our 11:30 tour, enjoyed the excursion ending at 2:30, and easily made our 7 p.m. flight out of Fort Myers Airport. Seeing a dozen dolphins was a highlight for everyone, with multiple dolphins riding our wake for about 7 minutes in total—an unforgettable sight for all of us! The island stop for shelling was equally fantastic. Captain Paul S. showed my son how to identify rare shells, turning him into an enthusiastic shell-hunter. Even our two-year-old had a blast collecting shells at her own pace. We were initially concerned about managing young children on a boat for so long, but the relaxed atmosphere, exciting wildlife, and hands-on shelling adventure made it easy and fun. Overall, Sand Dollar Shelling is an outstanding choice for families and adults alike. We can’t wait to return next year—this excursion was simply amazing and a must-do for anyone visiting the area, and the highlight of our trip.

Shelling and Dolphin Experience - Captain Paul S was amazing and very informative about wildlife and the area. Enjoyed our day with many dolphin sightings!!

Great! - So fun! Great day with the dolphins, collecting shells and narrative with Captain Paul S! we had a wonderful day & highly recommend.

Fun in the sun! - Fun time shelling even though we hit two islands and didn't find the exact ones we were looking for. It was a beautiful day to be on the beach. The time just goes by way to fast!😊