A guided shelling excursion to 10,000 Islands Wildlife Refuge

A family-friendly shelling excursion to 10,000 Islands Wildlife Refuge

Listen to expert commentary on the science of sea life from your naturalist guide

Escape the crowds and discover remote and untrodden natural landscapes

Tours are capped at 17 travellers for more personalized attention

The 10,000 Islands Wildlife Refuge, adjacent to Everglades National Park, is inaccessible except by boat. Our tour, led by an experienced sheller and certified master naturalist, is limited to 6 persons and will whisk you to a remote barrier island within the Refuge. While barrier islands such as Sanibel or Captiva offer great shelling, these islands rarely have a foot print on the beaches.

Not only can you experience great shelling in a remote location, you will have the opportunity to see dolphin, possibly sea turtles or manatee, and a multitude of birds such as ospreys, eagles, roseate spoonbills, pelicans and the like while cruising to your island.

While shelling, learn about the nuances of tides and currents and how it affects sea life. Your captain/guide can make your tour a family learning experience.

While shelling on the uninhabited islands facing the Gulf of Mexico, Marco Island is part of your horizon viewl

Some of the unihabited barrier islands beaches that shell face the Gulf of Mexico. Wonderfull shelling and spectacular views

Playfull dolphins!

10,000 Islands Shelling Tour

Please bring water, hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, water shoes, bags for your shells and a towel