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- English
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
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Free parking across the street from Stan's Idle Hour Restaurant in the gravel lot behind the white fence.
Itinerary
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1
The boat tour will go through the 10,000 Island National Wildlife refuge to see wild Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The boat tour will depart from Marco Island and visit several beautiful sightseeing areas around Marco.
Admission ticket free -
2
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 hour • Admission ticket free -
3
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!
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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