Barrier Island Shelling Tour
Overview
Barrier Island Shelling Tour
The Barrier Island Shelling Tour is the ultimate shelling adventure for those looking to discover rare and beautiful seashells in untouched, remote locations. This guided boat tour takes you beyond the busy beaches to the best shelling hotspots in the Ten Thousand Islands, where you can collect sand dollars, alphabet cones, lightning whelks, and even the elusive Junonia.
2.5 hour tour departs from our private commercial docks at 220 Goodland Dr (across the street from Stan's Idle Hour) daily at 8:00 am, 10:45 am, 1:30 pm, and 4:00 pm.
Family-Friendly Adventure:
A perfect activity for kids and adults alike, with plenty of time to explore and collect treasures from the sea.
This laid-back yet exciting tour is a dream for shell collectors and beachcombers. Whether you’re a seasoned sheller or a first-timer, our Barrier Island Shelling Tour will leave you with incredible finds and unforgettable memories of Marco Island’s pristine coastal beauty.
What's Included
- Complementary shelling bags
- Cooler with Ice
- Parking Fees
- Restroom on board
- Food (Yes, you can bring your own food!)
- Drinks (BYOB - please, no red wine!)
Meeting Location
220 Goodland Drive
Marco Island, FL 34145, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Kice Island
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Marco Island
Admission Ticket Free
Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
Admission Ticket Free
Southwest Gulf Coast
Admission Ticket Free
Cape Romano
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Goodland
Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Beaches can require walking long distances on uneven terrain, walking through water, and navigating areas around mangrove trees and stumps.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children 6 and under are required to wear life vests (provided).
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Barrier Island Shelling Tour?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-268216P7
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Average 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 47 traveler reviews collected by Cool Marco Island and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Marco Island customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
- Complementary shelling bags.
- Cooler with Ice.
- Parking Fees.
- Restroom on board.
- Food (Yes, you can bring your own food!).
- Drinks (BYOB - please, no red wine!).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Barrier Island Shelling Tour is as follows:
- Beaches can require walking long distances on uneven terrain, walking through water, and navigating areas around mangrove trees and stumps.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Barrier Island Shelling Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Marco Island. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Complementary shelling bags
- Cooler with Ice
- Parking Fees
- Restroom on board
- Food (Yes, you can bring your own food!)
- Drinks (BYOB - please, no red wine!)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Beaches can require walking long distances on uneven terrain, walking through water, and navigating areas around mangrove trees and stumps.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children 6 and under are required to wear life vests (provided).
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
