Barrier Island Shelling Tour: Intimate Shell-Hunting Experience

Embark on a three-hour Barrier Island shelling tour for an intimate and immersive shell-hunting experience. Discover rare shells like the Junonia with our knowledgeable guides. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kice Island - Kice Island is regarded as the “shellers” island near Marco. The barrier island has fantastic shells on the gulf shore but is a notoriously difficult anchorage with a shallow mangrove shoreline, and is open to wind and waves. Our expert captains know where to go, and our certified Florida Master Nauturalist guides know where to find the rarest and most exotic shells.
What's Included
  • Shelling tools with buckets, baskets, and scoopers
  • Cooler filled with ice
  • Complimentary shelling bags
What's Not Included
  • On-board restrooms
  • Parking fee $10
Additional Information

If you’re passionate about shell searching, our three-hour tour to Barrier Island might be the perfect fit for you. Our captains, all having master accreditations from the US Coast and backed by years of experience, can ensure a secure journey, even in challenging weather conditions. Accompanied by a Florida Master Naturalist, you’ll gain insights into…

Location
Goodland Boat Park
Palm Point Drive
PARKING is $10 at the Boat Park, receipt is required on your dashboard. ARRIVE EARLY, and plan for there NOT BEING ANY AVAILABLE PARKING. Uber, Lyft recommended - average rate $10-20 from Marco Island. Nearest offsite parking is across the street from Stan's Idle Hour (0.3 miles 7-10 minutes walk)
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jlewgadawg
Jul 12, 2024
Best shelling tour on Marco Island! - We absolutely loved our shelling tour with Captain Nate on Florida Island Tours! It was truly a highlight of our trip, and a memory we will cherish for a long time. Captain Nate was fantastic, and taught us about the area around the 10,000 islands, the shells, and what makes Marco such a great shelling destination. If your looking for the right tour to take, look no further than Florida Island Tours!
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Krayfish145
Apr 25, 2024
Shelling tour - Super captain Gary was awesome. He not only took us to 2 different islands for shelling he gave us a history of Marco Island. It was great
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Gingerp806
Mar 27, 2024
Shelling on shell island with Captain Gary! - Captain Gary was outstanding. Took us to shell island, saw dolphins and got a bonus history lesson. It was just the perfect outing I needed with my family.
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Lovetravel529454
Jan 27, 2024
Absolutely fantastic! - Absolutely fantastic! We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Captain Nate, boating and beachcombing. Will definitely do this again next time we’re in Southern Florida. Exactly what we were hoping for! Thanks for the adventure.
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Keith_v
Nov 25, 2023
We saw a pod of Dolphins... - We saw a pod of Dolphins and they swam with us for 10 minutes which was a great treat for my grandchildren.
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Daryl_s
Nov 13, 2023
Thanks for a great experience! - 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
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Dream737567
Nov 13, 2023
Three cheers for captain Nate - Captain Nate was fantastic. He put us right in the middle of the dolphins. We could see dolphins the entire time. Saw close to 50 dolphins and then did some amazing shelling. We will most likely make it an annual event
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Mailin723
May 31, 2023
Wonderful! - We loved searching for shells on a sandbar and looking At turtle tracks. We found sand dollars too which was pretty special! Captain Nate was awesome!
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P4024qapamelaj
May 27, 2023
Fantastic - Had a fantastic time and found many beautiful shells. Enjoyed the entire trip and our guide was very informative and friendly.
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Connector49278593954
Mar 1, 2024
Fun Trip! - Gary was very friendly, pointed out noteworthy scenery and wildlife. We went to two islands and were able to find some nice shells on both. It was fun to find some live whelks which we returned to their home.
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From $99
up to 6 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).