Bonita Springs Shelling
Up to 3 Hour Shelling Trips
Flexible Departure Times: 9:00am to 5:30pm
Departs from Cocohatchee River Park Marina – Naples, FL
From $400
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The beaches of Southwest Florida, Bonita Springs & Naples are perfect for shelling and beachcombing. The best times to look for shells are after a high tide, or especially after a storm when there’s been a lot of wave action. Florida is truly blessed with great shelling opportunities and Bonita Boat Tours would like to take you on your next shelling adventure!
Bring the whole family aboard and we’ll take you to some of the best shelling beaches you’ve ever seen – and maybe a secret spot or two.
Don’t forget -You can combine this shelling trip with other activities such as a dolphin tour, boat tour, or sunset cruising – customize your trip with Bonita Boat Tours and create lasting memories with your family! Pricing starts at only $400 for 2 hours – up to 6 people!
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Bonita Springs Shelling – Important Information
About This Trip
Walk on sugar White sandy beaches while shell collecting. Shells are abundant and you will often find clams, conch, scallops, oysters, cones, Sand Dollars, and much more! Always inspect your shell to make sure it’s not occupied. No live shell taking is permitted. For shell collecting, we include a mesh bag.
- Up to 3 hour dolphin cruise
- This activity can be combined with a sunset cruise, private boat tour or shelling trip.
- Bonita Boat Tours is a locally owned and operated small business. We appreciate you choosing us!
- This tour/trip can have a maximum of 6 guests
Departure\Return Details
- Departing from the Cocohatchee River Park Marina in Naples, Florida. Visit the ‘Directions’ page for details
- We’re happy to offer flexible pickup and drop off options for your excursion
- Hotel pickup availability per request
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
- We suggest you bring: swimsuit, towels, sun protection, beverages
- Guests must arrive 30 minutes prior to departure
- Guests 17 and under must have a parent present
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
Licensed & Insured USCG Captain
Welcome Aboard the Nani Kai “Beautiful Ocean”
She is a new 22 ft. Bennington Tritoon. Made for luxurious comfort, offering shade and stability. Fully equipped with a first aid kit and life jackets.
Unbelievable Shelling!
Bonita Boat Tours is suited for any occasion. Passing through mangrove-protected areas and into the beautiful Gulf of Mexico (weather permitting.) Dolphins, birdwatching, shelling, sunsets – or enjoy the waterfront restaurants for lunch.
Private tours are available now – come experience nature’s beauty and have fun in the sun!
Frequently Asked Questions
The Ceriths, commonly known as horned shells are found on the beach and vary in size. The most common varieties include Varicose (with many small joints), Grass which is thick-shelled but has open pores to allow moisture out when needed; Fly Speck can be spiky or crested while Dark bears resemblance between a snail’s shell with no eyespots present at all atop its body.
Fighting conchs are the type of conch most commonly found on beaches. While alive, the seashell is a bright orange, but will fade under the bright tropical sunshine.
Lightning whelks are large, distinctive sea snail with an interesting shell. They can grow up to 16 inches long and come in left-handed or sinistral shells! This species was used by early island natives for food and tools like lamps