Goodland Barrier Island Shelling Tour and Cruise

The Sunrise & Shine Shelling Boat Tour is the perfect way to start your day, combining the tranquility of an early morning cruise with exclusive access to some of the best shelling spots before the crowds arrive. As the sun rises over the Ten Thousand Islands, you’ll experience a peaceful, picturesque boat ride to remote barrier islands, where you’ll have the first pick of freshly washed-up seashells.
Early Bird Shelling Advantage
Arrive before anyone else to collect rare and pristine shells, including sand dollars, lightning whelks, alphabet cones, and the elusive Junonia.

Secluded Shelling Locations
Visit Caxambas Pass, Kice Island, or "Second Chance" Shell Island, where tides bring in the best shelling finds.

Local Tips & Eco-Education
Learn expert shelling techniques, island history, and fun facts about marine life from an experienced captain.

4 hours. Departs Departs from our private commercial docks at 220 Goodland Dr (across the street from Stan's Idle Hour) 6:45 am daily

Meeting Point

220 Goodland Dr

220 Goodland Dr, Marco Island, FL 34145, USA

Free parking across the street from Stan's Idle Hour Restaurant in the gravel lot behind the white fence.

What's included:

• Complementary Shelling Bags
• Cooler with Ice

Not included:

• Food (Yes, you can bring your own food!)
• Drinks (BYOB - please, no red wine!)

What to expect:

Duration: 4 hours

Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge

3860 Tollgate Blvd Ste 300, , Naples, 34114-5444, Florida

The boat tour will go through the 10,000 Island National Wildlife refuge to see wild Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins.

1 hour

Marco Island

Marco Island, Florida

The boat tour will depart from Marco Island and visit several beautiful sightseeing areas around Marco.

Pass by without stopping

Cape Romano

Cape Romano, Florida 34145, USA

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

Kice Island

Kice Island, Florida 34145, USA

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