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Marco Island Barrier Island Shelling Tour 2.5 hr

TourTruth score 7.9 out of 10

GoodTop 31% in Naples

47 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Naples
  • 2 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore remote Ten Thousand Islands beaches by boat and search for sand dollars, lightning whelks, and other memorable shells.

About this tour

Leave the busy beaches behind on a Marco Island Barrier Island Shelling Tour through the Ten Thousand Islands. A guided boat ride brings you to remote coastal spots where the shoreline rewards a patient eye and a little exploring.

Spend time beachcombing for sand dollars, alphabet cones, lightning whelks, and, with luck, the elusive Junonia. Shelling bags are provided, and a cooler with ice helps keep your refreshments chilled. The 150-minute outing welcomes both experienced collectors and first-time beachcombers, with room to enjoy the quiet scenery between searches. Beaches may involve long walks over uneven ground, wading, and moving around mangroves and stumps, so moderate fitness is recommended.

Depart from the private dock at 220 Goodland Dr, across from Stan's Idle Hour Restaurant; free parking is available nearby. Daily departure times are 8:00 am, 10:45 am, 1:30 pm, and 4:00 pm. Bring your own food and drinks if you like, but leave red wine behind. Book your Marco Island Barrier Island Shelling Tour and discover the coast one shell at a time.

Highlights

  • Explore remote shelling beaches in the Ten Thousand Islands
  • Search for sand dollars, lightning whelks, and Junonia
  • Enjoy time to beachcomb and collect seashells
  • Travel by boat to quieter coastal spots

What's included

Included

  • Shelling bags
  • Cooler with ice
  • Parking fees

Not included

  • Restroom on board
  • Food; you may bring your own
  • Drinks; BYOB, but no red wine

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Important information

  • Moderate physical fitness is recommended
  • Children 6 and under must wear a provided life vest
  • Beaches may involve long walks over uneven terrain, wading through water, and navigating around mangroves and stumps
  • Meet at the private dock behind the banner and flags at 220 Goodland Dr, across from Stan's Idle Hour Restaurant
  • Free parking is available in the gravel lot behind the white fence across from Stan's Idle Hour Restaurant
  • Daily departures are listed at 8:00 am, 10:45 am, 1:30 pm, and 4:00 pm

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The boat tour lasts 150 minutes, or 2.5 hours.

What shells might I find?

Possible finds include sand dollars, alphabet cones, lightning whelks, and the elusive Junonia.

Where does the tour depart from?

It departs from the private dock at 220 Goodland Dr, across from Stan's Idle Hour Restaurant.

Is parking available?

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

What should I know about the beach terrain?

Expect possible long walks over uneven terrain, wading through water, and navigating around mangroves and stumps.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.91 from 47 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.9. Top 31% in Naples means it ranks in the top 31% of tours in Naples by this score.

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