Shelling Adventure: Discover Florida's Best Shells

Embark on a half-day private Keewaydin shelling and beach adventure in Florida. Explore the best shelling locations, witness dolphins up close, and create unforgettable memories.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Keewaydin Island - Keewaydin Island is a beautiful 9 mile beach with one side protected by the Marco River and the other side open the the beautiful and amazing waters of the Gulf. Many guests walk the beach looking for the elusive Junonia and Alphabet Cones. Banded tulips and lighting whelks always impress. If you are not shelling, bring a towel…
What's Included
  • Shelling bags provided
  • Complimentary bottled water
Additional Information

As Florida’s premier shell-hunting outfit, we offer truly extraordinary experiences for all who visit us. Our bespoke boats designed for shell-finding can navigate the shallow seas home to some of the region’s most remarkable shells, giving you access to the prime shell hunting locales. Located conveniently near dolphin populated waters, we offer a…

Location
Naples Bay Resort & Marina
5th Avenue South
We are located at the Naples Bay Resort. We depart from C dock slips 22-23. When you enter the resort please pull to the southern most area of the parking lot. There are a few signs that say Charter boat parking. Anywhere in that vicinity is a great place to park.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Lisahb8382ep
Mar 29, 2025
Beautiful and educational ride with lots of shells to take home! - Megan our tour guide was fabulous! She shared all pf her knowledge about the local environment and wildlife on our way to Kewaydin Island. We saw dolphins, osprey, bald eagles, racoons, Anhinga and cormorans. Once we got to Kewaydin, Megan picked a good path for us to head to the beach and pick shells. She found a few for us as well as teaching our group what the different shells were. Would highly recommend and do again!
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Sunshine42034430337
Mar 16, 2025
Fun Shelling experience! - Such a cool experience! Found really pretty shells!! Loved our captains! Amazing humor! Saw and learned about dolphins! Amazing!
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Lauri247
Feb 20, 2025
Shell collection - Shell Island beach tour is one of the best selling adventures you can take. I have been a repeat customer at least once or twice a year, and it never disappoints.. Paul is a great guide and always delivers what he would expect on a tour. We had a beautiful sunny day and I replenished my shell collection!
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E1184gmjillg
Feb 4, 2025
Excellent shelling trip! - We had a great time. Our guide, Jamie, took us to a very secluded beach which we had all to ourselves. We were the only two on the tour that can take up to six. The shelling was fun. Our guide, Jamie, was outstanding. On the boat we saw a good number of dolphins. She was extremely knowledgeable about dolphins, the environment and all the shells. She was delightfully friendly and made the trip extra fun. We would highly recommend this trip as it was an extremely fun adventure. (Even though we failed to find that famous Junonia!)
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Jaimeco2126zg
Jan 7, 2025
Must do! - Truly amazing! Paul S was unreal as our captain and we cannot wait to come back! The kids loved it and we created some wonderful memories.
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Lauragn1041yv
Jan 3, 2025
Best Experience Ever! - Captain Paul and captain Jenny were excellent, informative and very entertaining. They work well as a team. Both were very knowledgeable about the wild dolphins we encountered while heading to the island to go shelling. They were vey kind to my niece and sister-in-law who live in the Netherlands. I would highly recommend this trip. Captain Paul definitely made a special effort to make everyone on the boat feel comfortable and made a point to talk personally to all of us on board the boat. Jenny drove the boat and kept a close eye on the water spying several dolphins and was able to actually get several dolphins come close to the boat to entertain us. If you are looking to have a once in a lifetime experience and be entertained the same time, this is the trip for you. I promise you will love it!
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Mikecm9038yg
Jan 3, 2025
Captain Paul Rules! - This was a great tour to end our family vacation with! Our guide, Captain Paul, was great with the kids and taught us a lot about the area and ecosystem that we visited. I highly recommend this as a family activity!
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F3425ryjaneb
Jan 1, 2025
Great Tiki Shelling Trip - There were 8 of us from 5yrs old to 69....we all had a terrific time even though it was considerable hazy-foggy that day. We found a lot of goodies and everyone raved about the event. Well Done....thank you Paul and Veronica! ❤️👍🏻
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Jayvw2360xn
Dec 21, 2024
Unforgettable Dolphin & Shelling Adventure with SandDollar Boat Tours! - Our experience with SandDollar Boat Tours was absolutely magical! From start to finish, Captain Jamie made sure our day was nothing short of amazing. Her expertise, warmth, and passion for the ocean made this tour truly unforgettable. We were thrilled to spot playful dolphins up close, an experience that felt like a dream! Captain Jamie’s knowledge of the area added so much depth, as she shared fascinating details about the marine life and local ecosystem. The highlight was visiting a pristine private island where we collected some of the most stunning shells we’ve ever seen. It felt like our own little slice of paradise, far away from the world. If you’re looking for a personalized, exciting, and educational adventure on the water, SandDollar Boat Tours with Captain Jamie is a must. We’ll treasure these memories forever and can’t wait to book again!
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Michael
Dec 18, 2024
Great time! Would do again! - Had a great time! Paul S. was a fantastic captain, and he gave us an education on the different types of shells. As a bonus- he guided our boat near a pod of dolphins! Perfect day!
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