Shelling Tours
The best shelling near Marco Island isn’t on the main beaches. It’s on the remote barrier islands to the south, like Keewaydin Island, Kice Island, and the outer Ten Thousand Islands, where tides deliver shells that haven’t been picked over. Tour operators run morning trips timed with low tide and know exactly where to go based on current conditions. You’ll find sand dollars, conchs, tulip shells, and occasionally the junonia, which serious collectors travel for. Here’s who to book with.
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Marco Island Water Sports
Marco Island jet ski tours are just the beginning of the fun at Marco Island Water Sports. This long‑time local operator has been running water‑sports adventures since 1981, offering guided WaveRunner tours, powered catamaran eco‑cruises, parasailing flights and rentals. Their team of… Read more
Dolphin Explorer
Marco Island dolphin tour adventures come alive with Dolphin Explorer, a family-friendly eco-cruise that blends wildlife encounters with real science. Guests join a three-hour journey guided by a team of naturalists and marine biologists who track and study local dolphins. Each trip guarantees… Read more
Treasure Seekers Shell Tours
Marco Island shelling tours with Treasure Seekers Shell Tours transport guests to remote islands in the Ten Thousand Islands Wildlife Refuge. Small-group trips are led by seasoned shell guides who know the best shelling hotspots, so even first‑timers can find the shell of a lifetime. The… Read more
Marco Island Boat Tours
Marco Island Boat Tours deliver more than a typical sightseeing trip. This operator has explored the 10 000 Islands and Everglades since the 1990s. Trips are led by Florida Master Naturalists and US Coast Guard captains on stable boats that suit all ages. Choose from a wide range of adventures. The… Read more
Banyan Charters
Banyan Charters offers Marco Island private charters that transform any day on the water into a “Banyan Day”—an old naval term for rest and relaxation at sea. Founder and captain Austin Wheeler has lived on Marco Island since 2001 and been boating here for more than 30 years. Their… Read more
Sand Dollar Boat Tours | Marco Island & Naples
The water around Marco and Naples doesn’t ask much of you. Show up, and the islands do the rest. Sand Dollar runs both sides of the bay for families, groups, and celebrations. Four private marinas with restrooms and showers. A tiki for 26 with a stand-up bathroom on board. From Goodland, on… Read more
Magical Waterways | Private Luxury Boat Charter
If your idea of a boat day involves someone else handling the cooler, the playlist, and the beach setup while you float in clear water with six people or fewer, this is the charter. Magical Waterways brings a New England yacht-club sensibility to Marco Island on a brand-new Cobia 285 CC with a… Read more
