Barrier Island Shelling Tour: Intimate Shell-Hunting Experience
4.9
17 Ratings
Goodland
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: 1 day learn more
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 where you’re likely to find rare treasures like the renowned Junonia shell. Our tour groups are small, foster an intimate environment and are sure to render an unforgettable shell searching experience. Possible spots for our tour might include sandbars in Caxambas, Morgan Island, Kice Island, Cape Romano, and Second Chance Shell Bar, popularly known as Shell Island. However, the exact shell hunting spots depend on factors such as the season, weather, tide, and wind. The captain holds the final say in deciding the locations.

  • Children 6 and under are required to wear life vests (provided).
  • Beaches can require walking long distances on uneven terrain, walking through water, and navigating areas around mangrove trees and stumps.
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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(17 Ratings)
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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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Nikki
Feb 20, 2023
Do not miss this opportunity!!!! - This was an amazing tour! Nate showed us what we needed to know and helped us find some amazing shells! We had a wonderful time and as an added bonus we got to see quite a few dolphins too!
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Donna_m
Feb 11, 2023
Best dolphin and seashell tour ever! - Captain Nate and Captain Jules were great, very friendly and informative on our tour. They were accommodating which made for a pleasant trip. And they knew where to find the best shells. I would definitely do this again!!
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Lesliebush11
Feb 10, 2023
First time shelling - Was an all out enjoyable experience. Captain Nate went out of his way to show us Dolphins who played in our wake. Then we took the long smooth ride to the shelling island. Captains make getting on and off the boat as easy as possible and help you locate the areas of abundant shells. Captain Nate was full of information about it all and was glad to answer any questions. We would and will do this tour again with more family. For the price I recommend this trip to all. Enjoy.
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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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