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title: 10,000 Islands Shelling Boat Tour
slug: 10000-island-shelling-tour-goodland
type: attraction
sub_type: boat tours
source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/10000-island-shelling-tour-goodland
city: Goodland
state: FL
country: US
address: 750 Palm Point Drive
geo:
  lat: 25.92209
  lng: -81.64711
duration: up to 2 hrs
cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 3 days before the experience.
extracted_at: 2026-06-16T16:45:42.396Z
price_from:
  amount: 89.95
  currency: USD
  unit: per_adult
availability: InStock
rating:
  value: 5
  count: 607
  scale: 5
ticket_options:
  - group: Other Options
    options:
      - name: Tour Admission
        price: 89.95
        regular_price: 99.95
        savings: 10
        ticket_types:
          - name: Adult (12+ yrs)
            min_age: 12
          - name: Child (0-11 yrs)
            min_age: 0
            max_age: 11
---
## Overview

Go off the beaten path and discover untouched coastlines on this Marco Island shelling tour to remote beaches in the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge. Led by a certified master naturalist, the small-group tour offers great shelling and the chance to see dolphins and other wildlife during the approximately 2-hour cruise.

## What's Included

- Guided shelling tour led by a certified master naturalist
- Opportunity to see dolphins, sea turtles, manatees, and various birds
- Small-group experience with a maximum of 6 guests

## What's Not Included

- Food and drinks (guests may bring their own)

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## Ticket Options

- **Tour Admission** — $89.95 (regularly $99.95, save $10.00)
  Cruise through the Ten Thousand Islands in search of dolphins, sea turtles, and birds like ospreys and eagles. Visit a remote barrier island to explore its pristine beach, guided by a Florida Master Naturalist, and learn about the area’s rich culture and ecosystems.
  - Adult (12+ yrs)
  - Child (0-11 yrs)

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## Good to Know

* Tour duration is approx. 2 hours. Please arrive 20-25 minutes before your departure time.
* Suitable for all ages.
* Not wheelchair accessible.
* Wear comfortable clothing and protective footwear.
* Bring sunscreen, a hat, towel, sunglasses, hats, towels, sunscreen, and water bottles.
* Binoculars and field glasses are recommended.
* Small-group size with a maximum of 6 guests.
* A light jacket is recommended.
* Only service animals are allowed on this tour.
* The boat boards 5 minutes before your tour's departure time.
* The tour departs from Goodland Boating Park, 750 Palm Point Dr, Goodland, FL 34140. Meet your guide at the picnic tables to the left of the marina store.

## FAQs

### Where is the meeting point for the 10,000 Islands Shelling Boat Tour?

The tour departs from Goodland Boating Park, located at 750 Palm Point Dr, Goodland, FL 34140. Meet your guide 20-25 minutes before departure at the picnic tables to the left of the marina store. The boat boards 5 minutes before your tour's departure time.

### Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

### What should I bring?

Guests should bring sunglasses, hats, towels, sunscreen, and water bottles. Binoculars and field glasses are also a good idea. You can bring your own food and drinks as well.

### What should I wear?

Please dress comfortably and according to the weather, and wear protective footwear that you do not mind getting wet. A light jacket is also recommended.

### Is the tour appropriate for children?

Yes, the tour is suitable for all ages.

### Can I bring my camera?

Yes! There are a ton of great photo opportunities for you on the trip.

### Can I bring my pet?

Only service animals are allowed on this tour.

### How many guests are allowed per tour?

Each tour can accommodate up to 6 guests.

### What can I see on this trip?

Most days, you can see ospreys, various breeds of herons and egrets, pelicans, and numerous species of shorebirds. Manatees are typically spotted from the boat during most tours in the warmer months. However, guests commonly see dolphins, rosette spoonbills, bald eagles, hawks, white pelicans, owls, sea turtles, kites, and black vultures. The Everglades Area is famous for alligators. However, the alligators are not a problem as they keep a safe distance away.