Overview

2 hours • Great for Families! • All ages welcome!

Duration: 2 Hours
Cancellation Summary: Customers receive a full refund for cancellations 48 hours before the booking. Cancellations, changes, or no-shows within 48 hours are charged in full. Operator cancellations get a full refund.
Meeting Point: Goodland Boat Park, 750 Palm Point Dr., Goodland, FL 34140
Max Age: 99
Group Size: 14-15 individuals, infants must weigh at least 17 lbs or heavier
Accessibility: Yes, please note there are 3 steps in and out of the boat from the dock.
Description: On our two hour Wildlife Sightseeing and Shelling tour you will experience one of the most popular adventures we are known for, we will take you for an exciting and scenic cruise through the Ten Thousand Islands, where our Captains and Guides will provide information about the ecology of this unique ecosystem. After cruising through the mangrove islands, we will stop on a private beach in search of the most exotic tropical sea shells that the Gulf coast is known for. This is a very informational adventure that will keep small children and adults engaged the whole time. Our boats are very kid friendly. Comfortable seating and a ladder off the front of the boat for easy loading and unloading right onto the beach.

What is Included: Shell Bags
Bottled Water
Cooler with ice for guest use
What is not Included: Gratuity for your captain and guide not included in price, so please don't forget to tip your crew!
Parking Pass at the park. Per Collier County Park rules, if you do not have a Collier County Beach Sticker on your vehicle you must purchase a $10 parking pass.
Snacks are not provided, but you're welcome to bring any food or drinks along with you.
Towels are not included
Itinerary: When you arrive at the park, you will be instructed by a crew member where to park, how to get a parking pass, and where to wait for the tour. You will be waiting in the shaded pavilion area until called for your tour. If you are not approached or you do not hear your name called, please find a crew member in one of our company shirts, they say Florida Adventures and Rentals on them. Your group will be brought down to the dock and assisted to board the boat. Your captain will do a safety briefing and your tour will begin. Our Wildlife Sightseeing and Shelling tours travel all around the islands south of Marco Island and stop on one of the isolated islands for about 30-45 minutes. Your crew will provide you with interesting facts and information about the ecosystem, history, and wildlife you come across throughout the tour. As you are walking the beach looking for shells, your captain and guide will assist in finding shells or answer any questions you may have. You are also welcome to swim, just ask your crew the best/safe place to do so. The tour will start and end at the same park location. Please note tours may start a few minutes late or end a few minutes late depending on the amount of activity at the dock as this is a public boat ramp and dock.
Highlights: Have you ever had the opportunity to walk on an uninhabited island collecting rare and beautiful sea shells? Look no further than this excursion as you will get this opportunity and have gained knowledge about marine life you never would expect!

This excursion not only shows you the beauty and realism of our marine ecosystem, but the important role it plays in our daily life. How we gain protections from hurricanes, vital food sources, and the natural beauty it has.

You'll also get the opportunity to see the amazing wildlife that calls this area home. The unique marine species and mammals, such as our local dolphins! You'll be wishing the trip never ended!
Check in Details: Guests will need to sign our online waivers before check in. This can be found in the confirmation email. A text the day before or morning of the tour will be sent as a reminder of location and waivers.

A crew member will be at the park waiting to check in all guests for the scheduled tour. Please look out for our shirts to know who to check in with.
Once parked and checked in you will be instructed for a parking pass, where the bathroom is, and where to wait before the crew calls for their group.

Please note that our company waits at the shaded pavilion ONLY for check in. You cannot go down to the docks or any other part of the park to find us. If you do not see our crew, call the office for information and assistance.
What to Bring: Please bring water!
Shoes you do not mind getting wet, preferably water shoes, flip flops or sandals.
Sunscreen
Hat
Towel
Camera
Sun protective clothing
You are welcome to bring any other beverages, even 21+ drinks are allowed on board the vessels.
Snacks, breakfast or lunch is welcome on board the vessel as well.
Special Requirements: Infants must weigh more than 17 lbs to be on board any of our boats per Coast Guard Regulations. If under that weight, they are not allowed on board.

All minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Service animals ONLY are allowed on the public boat tours and beaches.
Restrictions: Dogs and other animals considered pets are prohibited on the beaches or islands that we visit. Service animals only!

No restrictions, but please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or have medical care needs before booking the tour to ensure your safety.

Please note that we do have a step stool to get in and out of the boat at the beach. Boat is parked directly on the beach, and it is rough 1-3 steps, depending on tide, to get off the boat and back into the boat. A railing is available to help balance.
Extras: Life Jackets are available on the vessel, but are not required to be worn for adults or children during the tour. Your captain and crew will happily assist in putting them on or having them out for you per your request.
Disclaimers: Please understand that weather can change at any given moment that could prevent the tour from starting or result in your tour ending early. Our crew is constantly watching the radars to ensure all guests safety, it is their call to bring guests in early due to bad weather conditions.

If you or your guests in your party are not being respectful to your captain, guide, or other guests, the captain and guide have the right to return your group back to the dock. NO REFUND will be processed.

Wildlife sightings can be unpredictable. We never know what the dolphins, birds or other wildlife are doing at any given time of day, or where they are hanging out. As you cruise around the islands, your captain is driving to all the known favorite spots of the dolphins. Sometimes this can take a little bit of time, so please be patient and understanding that your captain and guide are doing their best!
Faqs: What should we wear? Should we bring bathing suits?
Bathing suits are ideal, but outdoor comfortable wear is perfect! Guests are welcome to swim at the island beach. Just ensure you have comfortable shoes that can get wet to walk along the beaches. If a lot of shells, it can be uncomfortable to walk on.

Will we see dolphins?
Yes, your captain and guide will be looking for them on the way to and from the island, along with other wildlife you may come across. You will also get interesting facts about the species as well.

How long are we shelling for?
About 30-45 minutes. This depends on how much wildlife is seen on the way to the island beach and the interests of the group.

Will we find sand dollars?
Please let your captain and guide know that you wish to find sand dollars as some of the locations we like to go to do not have any sand dollars. There are only two specific locations we can go to to find sand dollars.