5.0 ★ · 13 reviews · from USD199
What You’ll Find Expect sand dollars, lightning whelks, alphabet cones, tulip shells, and—on lucky days—the elusive Junonia. Captains share quick tips on reading bars, seams, and wrack lines, so every stop feels rewarding. Where We Go Routes commonly include Caxambas Pass, Kice Island, and “Second Chance” Shell Island in the Ten Thousand Islands. Captains choose the best beaches depending on the time of the year, tide, and local conditions. Learn as You Go Your Florida Master Naturalist–trained captain blends shelling technique with island history and marine-life insights. Families also hear gentle reminders about ethics: admire living shells and leave them where they belong. Duration: 4 hours Parking: FREE Departure: Private commercial docks 220 Goodland Dr W, Goodland FL 34140 (across from Stan’s Idle Hour) Time: Departures at 6:30am, 8:30am, 11:30am daily
Check Availability✓ Cooler with Ice
✓ Complementary Shelling Bags
✓ Parking Fees
✕ Restroom on board
✕ Food (Yes, you can bring your own food!)
✕ Drinks (BYOB - please, no red wine!)
✕ Bottled Water
1 hr
The boat tour will go through the 10,000 Island National Wildlife refuge to see wild Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins.
The boat tour will depart from Marco Island and visit several beautiful sightseeing areas around Marco.
1 hr
The "Second Chance" shell bar, also called "Shell Island", south of Cape Romano (near where the Dome House used to be). Closed seasonally for bird nesting March through August.
1 hr
Called "the sheller's island" Kice Island is the best place to go shelling in the entire state of Florida - but you need a boat to get there!
Free parking across the street from Stan's Idle Hour Restaurant in the gravel lot behind the white fence. Our boats are located on the "Private Dock" behind our banner and flags.