Private Shelling & Wildlife Adventure just minutes from Marco Island and Naples, Florida!
Quick Details:
This is the ultimate shelling and wildlife adventure! We’ll explore multiple beaches of the 10,000 Islands in search of the best shells south Florida has to offer. Our custom-built, United States Coast Guard inspected vessel offers comfortable bench seating and shade. Our Master captains will navigate the maze of mangroves and shallow shoals to bring you to remote beaches only accessible by boat. Learn about the unique shells you find and wildlife we see along the way!
What to Bring
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Camera
- Towel
- Wear shoes and attire that can get wet
- Hat for beach walk
- Bag to collect shells
- Snacks
- Beverages (water & ice will be provided)
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- All Ages
- 2.5 Hours
- Up to 12 people
From
$99
PER PERSON
Dolphin & Shelling Tour
- Wild dolphins, remote islands, rare shells
- Small groups only—private charters available
- Simple booking and easy rescheduling—zero hassle
Small group and private access to the Ten Thousand Islands Wildlife Refuge. Cruise the mangrove tunnels and traverse the shoals on a charter vessel customized for backwater adventure.
Encounter dolphins and wildlife in their natural habitat and learn their stories from expert local guides. Explore remote barrier islands and wade crystal-clear tide pools in search of rare shells.
No rush. No crowds. No fixed routes. Discover the coastal Everglades that few people get to see.
- All Ages
- 2.5 Hours
- Up to 12 people
From
$550
PER CHARTER
Sunset Tour
- Dolphin and wildlife watching
- Remote island shelling
- Sunset on the open Gulf
The Ten Thousand Islands at golden hour. Wildlife, warm light, and open water.
Cruise deep into the refuge as the Gulf shifts from blue to gold. Watch for dolphins, manatees, and shorebirds along the mangrove shoreline — then comb remote barrier islands for shells before the sun drops below the horizon.
The perfect way to end any day.
- From $99 Per Chapter
Dolphin & Shelling Tour
The Best Dolphin & Shelling Tour in Marco Island! Explore the mangrove forests and beautiful barrier beaches of the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge. Search for wildlife including dolphin and manatee. Visit a barrier island explore the tide pools and search for rare shells. Private custom tour options are available. Youth rates from $59 per person.
- From $595 Per Chapter
Private Evening / Sunset Tour
Sunset is an excellent time for wildlife viewing! This adventure will take you through the Ten Thousand Islands N.W.R in search of wildlife such as dolphin, manatee, and several diverse species of birds.