Half Day Shelling Dolphin Eco Tour in 10 000 Island and Marco
4.9
70 Ratings
Embark on a half-day shelling dolphin eco tour in 10,000 Islands and Marco. Explore the best shelling locations, witness dolphins up close, and enjoy a personalized experience with our small group tours. Book now!
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Kice Island - Kice island, along with DIckmans, and Cape Romano have the best shelling in all of SW Florida. Our shell guides will teach you what to look for and help you find those elusive shells that everyone is hunting down.
What's Included
  • Complimentary bottled water
Additional Information

As Florida’s premier shelling company, we are committed to giving our customers an unforgettable and distinctive experience. Our custom-built shelling boats are designed to traverse the low-lying waters that are rich with the region’s most exquisite shells, guaranteeing access to the finest shelling spots. We are strategically positioned near dolphin habitats, providing an opportunity to observe these awe-inspiring creatures at close range. Our high-end marina, featuring complimentary parking, serves as an ideal launch point for your adventure. We maintain an intimate and personalized setting by restricting our boats to a maximum of six guests. However, we can cater to larger parties by organizing additional boats. Secure your 10,000 Island Experience with us now and set sail on a memorable journey!

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Joanbertucci2
Apr 23, 2024
Sand Dollar Shelling and Dolphin tour - Great trip! Great dolphin sightings and shelling. Capt Paul was very knowledgeable. Great customer service and boat.
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Jordanwk4936mo
Apr 19, 2024
Dolphins shells and more - Paul S was our captain and he was exceptional! He kept us laughing and informed of the sites we were seeing along the way. We had a phenomenal experience seeing several pods of dolphins great shell finds and fun! Highly recommend this tour.
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Patssox
Apr 13, 2024
Shelling Heaven - Wonderful experience! Captain Paul S. was very informative about the 10,000 islands, the ecosystem and the types of shells we were finding. Also saw a few dolphins. One even took a few leaps in our wake.
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Geralyn
Apr 8, 2024
Shell seeking - It was a small group so very enjoyable. Captain Paul was phenomenal. Attentive and made sure everyone was safe and had fun. I myself have mobility issues and he was great assisting me. Great day shelling. Got to see a manatee as well as dolphins.
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Sandra
Apr 7, 2024
Outstanding seashell boat excursions. - 6 We took 6 sea shelling excursions with sand dollar tours on our last 3 vacations in Marco island. All of our captains were courteous, knowledgeable, and friendly. The office was flexible about making changes due to tides, weather, and date changes. We saw dolphins, birds, and homes of the rich and famous on our Naples trip. We found lots of interesting and beautiful shells. I highly recommend this cruise team.
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O546lolauried
Apr 3, 2024
Great time shelling wind sand dollar tours! - Captain Paul S was fantastic, we had a wonderful time and we were able to get an abundance of shells and had a great time with a pod of dolphins we encountered. Highly recommend!!
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Adventurer585036
Apr 2, 2024
Dolphins & Shell-Hunting with Captain Paul S - Captain Paul S (think "S" for "super") is a character! He added so much knowledge & humor to our shelling trip, be sure to request him as your guide as he is a wealth of information. Got to experience some playful dolphins jumping the wake of our boat, and followed Paul's directions for the location of the "best" shells on Kice island. I brought home my own mini collection of "spiny jewel boxes". Thanks Paul S!!!!!!!!!
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228jeanneh
Mar 24, 2024
Perfect weather, perfect shelling, perfect Captain. Thank you Paul S. - Perfect day of shelling, cruising on the water and watching the wildlife & dolphins. Our Captain Paul S made for the perfect day. He was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Just what a great tour needs. I'd recommend this 3 hour excursion over and over again. He gave us safety instructions, offered us complimentary waters and a bag to put all our treasured finds into. Our family came back with a huge assortment of shells. We brought our own nets but really didn't need them. We were fortunate to arrive at low tide so the water wasn't deep. You will need water shoes, which our Captain and website recommends. $12.99 at Publix was a great find with a thick sole as the shells and the roots/branches can be tricky to walk over. And don't forget eco friendly sunscreen and a hat. We also wore sun shirts, Florida sun, even in March, can be strong. The morning was a bit cool so our fleece jackets were a must on the ride out. We saw some Dolphins, Osprey and several other birds. And the shells were plentiful.
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Jason
Mar 21, 2024
Babymoon Shelling tour - Great experience with Paul S! He was fun and knowledgeable and knew the best spots to see dolphins and other wildlife. The shelling was pretty fun. Paul was able to direct us to the best places on the island and was helpful in identifying the different types of shells. It was great to have the dolphins chase us too!
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Paul
Mar 29, 2024
Nice but once is enough. - Our guide was personable but she knew very little about SW Florida. The shells are plentiful but bleached and broken. There were no unusual shells. Nice enough that we were glad we went, but once is enough.
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