Private 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.
Family-Friendly Adventure:
Shelling is the perfect activity for kids and adults, 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.
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.
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 (pass by)
Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (pass by)
Southwest Gulf Coast (pass by)
Cape Romano (pass by)
Goodland (pass by)
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).
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Private Barrier Island Shelling Tour?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-268216P9
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
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 (EST).
- 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..
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 Private 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 Private 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 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What'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).
