Shelling Tours: Explore Fort Myers' Islands
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40 Ratings
Fort Myers Beach
Embark on a shelling tour in Fort Myers and Naples area to discover the stunning islands and collect a variety of beautiful shells, including Florida fighting conchs, Lightning Whelks, and Sand dollars. Snorkeling gear provided!
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Lovers Key State Park - During this trip, guests will be exploring local Islands for native shells. Come enjoy the convenience of travel by boat to these great areas and there’s always the added bonus of seeing dolphin or manatees along the way.
What's Included
  • Complimentary bottled water
Additional Information

On this journey, visitors will get a chance to discover the nearby Islands of Fort Myers and Naples locality. These Islands have a reputation for having superb shells. Shells that are commonly gathered on this journey include: Florida battling conchs, Lightning Whelks, Sand dollars, and many others. Visitors have the option to stroll on the beach, paddle in the water, or snorkel to search for their shells. The lengthier the journey, the greater the odds of stumbling upon the distinctive ones. All necessary snorkeling equipment is supplied.

Location
Lovers Key Boat Ramp
Estero Boulevard
Cancellation Policy

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

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Heathergi6908ik
Mar 25, 2024
You should hire Mike! - Captain Mike was awesome. He was generous with his time after my scheduling mishap and very knowledgeable. Also a pleasure to talk to.
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896carolyn
Jan 29, 2024
So many shells! - Had a really fun couple of hours hunting for shells on Big Hickory and Bonita Springs Beach. Found the biggest shells of our trip (to multiple beaches including Sanibel, Captiva, Lovers Key, and Boca Grande) and our only sand dollar too. Got to watch a shark hunting in the shallows too which was fun and made for a great "Jaws" photo. Highly recommended!
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Carolyn_g
Jan 29, 2024
Great shells, great day! - We had a great shelling experience with Mike. Communication before the trip was excellent so we knew exactly where to be and when. Upon arrival it was a quick 10-15 minutes to the first beach on Big Hickory Island. It was close to low tide and we were able to find a sand dollar and multiple fighting conch shells in excellent shape along with a great variety of other shells. We spent about 45 minutes there and then chose to move to the next area just a few minutes north on the point at Bonita Springs Beach where we found more good stuff. On our way back we were lucky enough to spot a shark cruising in the shallows - got the perfect "Jaws" shot! We visited multiple beaches this trip (Sanibel, Captive, Boca Grande) and got our biggest shells on this excursion. Highly recommend.
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Rosane_c
Aug 23, 2023
Amazing experience - Great experience, Mike took us to amazing locations, he took the time to go after a dolphin and a manatee with us so the kids could see them. The shelling beaches were incredible, only boat accessible, so there were many beautiful shells to collect (and to take home as souvenirs) . We wanted a private experience, and that’s exactly what we got. Nice touch with a cooler with cold water on the boat - and Mike’s communication to tell us where to park and how to locate him. I’d definitely do it again, totally worth it!
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Daniel_h
Aug 9, 2023
Awesome Shelling Trip! - Awesome shelling trip with Mike. He was very accommodating for small kids and took us to a couple different places to find as many sea shells as we wanted to pickup.
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Lisara9150vt
Jul 26, 2023
Highlight of our holiday!! We would absolutely book again. - Amazing experience from start to finish! Two hours really wasn’t long enough, we could have stayed all day. Our teenage kids (and Grandad) loved every minute, especially when Mike spotted a Manatee and stopped the boat so we could all take a look. The communication with Mike was excellent, he text us after booking and kept in touch prior to the trip with directions of where to meet. We wouldn’t hesitate to book with Mike again, but next time for a longer trip!!
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Ashnwhite
Jul 11, 2023
Great trip! - Mike was a great captain! The boat was very comfortable! We found great shells! The time was just enough.
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Sblb_az
May 3, 2023
Shelling in Naples - Captain Mike was great very informative. I have never seen so many shells in one place. Mike also contacted us the day before to insure we knew exactly where to meet him.
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Jennifer_e
Mar 17, 2023
Great trip for families - Mike took us to a nearby island with a great selection of shells. We had the beach to ourselves and had an hour to search at our leisure. On the way to the beach we saw two dolphins and a variety of birds. It was very enjoyable, scenic, and relaxed. And we were able to bring home beautiful shells as mementos of the trip.
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Wherethewindblows27
Dec 27, 2022
Shelling in Naples - Mike was wonderful! The island we went to for shelling was perfect! We found tons of awesome shells and lucked out and found over 40 sand dollars. He gave good pointers and was very accommodating for our family of 6. Highly recommend and would book with Captain Mike again!
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