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Eco Shelling Cruise to Keewaydin Island

Naples, USA

3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Nature lovers can spend a day immersed in pristine landscapes on this shelling cruise from Naples, Florida to Keewaydin Island. Join a small group and board your vessel for the journey to the remote island. Cruise past mangrove forests and see wildlife such as alligators, dolphins, and even manatees along the way. Once you reach Keewaydin, take a nature walk and fill your big with beach treasures before heading back.

Learn about the local environment from your captain
Spend the cruise soaking up nature and the sun
A small group means more attention from your guide
Choose from a few tour times to suit your schedule

What's Included

Shelling bag for each guest
Bottled water

Snacks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

1200 5th Ave S, Naples, FL 34102, USA
Departure point: Pure Florida Naples Tin City Waterside Shops

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Join a small group at Tin City Waterside Shops for a journey to Keewaydin Island, aboard a comfortable vessel. Enjoy the convenience of included boat travel, eliminating the need to figure out timetables and how to book tickets.

Cruise through Naples Bay, passing by luxurious mansions and lush mangrove forests. Keep an eye out for local wildlife, including alligators, dolphins, and manatees. The tour offers opportunities to slow down and observe these animals in their natural habitat, making it ideal for wildlife enthusiasts.

A highlight of the trip is a stop at Keewaydin Island. Here, embark on a nature walk along the pristine white sand beach, and use the provided shelling bag to collect beach treasures.

Throughout the cruise, learn about the local ecosystem from your captain to enrich your trip. Conclude your adventure back at Tin City Waterside Shops, returning with unique seashell souvenirs.

Naples Bay

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Keewaydin Island

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Due to uneven surfaces and disembarking boat onto Keewaydin Island, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair

Most travelers can participate
No service animals are allowed onboard. If you have a service animal and are looking to participate, please call our office directly.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 42 travelers

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Mendy_K

We were with Caot. Joey and First Mate Katie! THEY WERE AWESOME. They are fun, give information, and make the whole experience enjoyable. The island is beautiful. The shelling was awesome! We found more going towards the south end after getting on the beach. Besides that, we had no idea of all of the shops at the dock! Highly recommend strolling through all of them!

Reviews

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An experience worth repeating

Andrea_A, Apr 2024

The guide was excellent. You could tell she enjoyed her job and was extremely knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife. We saw dolphins and bald eagles along the way, among other things.

Keewayden island

Anne_s, Apr 2024

Saw dolphins, shells were great! Needed more time on the island. I thought there would be more info on the homes in the bay but guess that’s a separate tour. Lots of birds

Dolphins whole way out to...

James_T, Apr 2024

Dolphins whole way out to the island and back. Manatee for the ride back as well. Very nice boat ride and all

it s so expensive and...

wendy_n, Apr 2024

it s so expensive and boat didn’t take us to the area as it show on the Internet .the company fools customers by using the beautiful pictures and took customers to a different area instead of the area as it show onlime ..IT S A SCAM .

Great way to experience the natural beauty of the area v

Monica_H, Apr 2024

Shared wildlife sights and demonstrated personal care for environment. Saw eagles osprey dolphins and shelling was opportunity was great.

Perfect afternoon adventure!

Rosemarie_D, Apr 2024

Great opportunity to explore a the natural side of Naples. Our guide’s knowledge of the local marine ecosystem made this experience extra special, as well as the time to enjoy to enjoy Keewaydin Island at our own pace. My 90 year old Mom loved it!

Good nature at Naples

Douglas_P, Apr 2024

Dolphins catching fish that were rocketing out of the water toward the safety of the Mangroves was unexpected and spectacular to witness. Captain and staff were really informative and pleasant. Oh yeah we found some good shells too.

Traveling the waterways...

Kathryn_B, Apr 2024

Traveling the waterways to the island for shelling was wonderful! The guide was very informative. Good to hear the history of Naples.

Lots of birds spotted

REBECCAG_R, Mar 2024

Seeing mother bald eagle & two young ones learning to fly. Shelling on keewaydin island was fun but would have liked a little more time to shell and enjoy the beach.

Great adventure, saw lots...

Shannon_K, Mar 2024

Great adventure, saw lots of birds, dolphins, and got a good amount of shells! The crew was very knowledgeable and fun.

Beautiful Keewaydin

Kathleen_B, Mar 2024

We enjoyed our Captain Megan and First Mate Braxton. Megan was knowledgeable, kind, and fun and Braxton was helpful and kind. We swam in the gulf, collected shells and enjoyed the beauty of Keewaydin Island.

Enjoyable Experience

Lois_A, Mar 2024

We enjoyed the boat ride, the information from the captain of the boat, seeing the dolphins popping up out of the water, and collecting shells on a beautiful beach. I thought the description mentioned seeing porpoises which we did not see. It was a pleasant day.

Excellent Adventure

Steven_R, Mar 2024

Captain Megan was a delight. Very knowledgeable about wildlife, dolphins and waterfowl. Shelling time of an hour was perfect and beach was not at all crowded. Would highly recommend.

Great time! 🐬🐬🐬

Roxanne_S, Mar 2024

Our tour guides Meghan and can’t think of his name, sorry (he wore live bottom boots if that helps) 🤣😂 we’re great!!! Very knowledgeable and made the trip super fun! Definitely worth it! We saw lots of dolphins, osprey and got tons of beautiful shells! 🐚 No need to bring water, they supply unlimited bottles and a good size bag for your shell picking! You are on the Island for about an hour so pack your camera, sunscreen and enjoy!!! FYI, Bathing suit is optional, I took a quick dip, the water was warm but rough! 😎😎😎

Rewarding Naples Eco boat tour with bonus Island shelling.

dalepmd, Mar 2024

Enjoyed the incredible shelling on Keewaydin Island. Capt. Megan steered out of her way to get close to many dolphin sightings, not to mention the Osprey, Bald eagles and Blue Herons. Don’t miss this trip!

Shelling, Dolphins and Fun!

Martha_D, Mar 2024

Had a great 3 hour trip to Keewaydin Island. This was our second time on this tour. Capt Megan was very knowledgeable and shared some history and local knowledge with us. Saw dolphins, variety of birds, iguanas as well as a trip into the gulf. Enjoyed the hour of shelling. Highly recommend this tour! On a previous trip they accommodated our granddaughters stroller which allowed us to bring her. Thank you for a memorable experience!

A Great Time

Jeff_H, Mar 2024

Friendly, helpful, and intelligent staff. Perfect time frame to see some sights along the way and then do some shelling and exploring on Keewaydin.

Great eco-shelling tour

Jason_S, Mar 2024

Boat is comfortable and there are both sun and shade areas to choose from. Great information about the islands and ecology during the ride! Easy beverage service and affordable prices for them!

Fun time, great captain and crew!

Lori_S, Mar 2024

Fun excursion, head far away from the entrance to the beach and find all kinds of conch and whelk shells.

Perfect Afternoon!

Jody_M, Feb 2024

We loved the tour so informative and fun! The shelling was perfect just the right amount of time on the water and at the beach. Caption and first mate Zach could not have been nicer or more accommodating! Great family outing!

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