Shell Key Preserve: Three Hour Shelling Cruise

Embark on a thrilling 3-hour shelling cruise at Shell Key Preserve. Explore the island, collect shells, and enjoy a scenic ride along the bay waters. Look out for dolphins, manatees, and seabirds!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tierra Verde - Explore Shell Key Preserve, located in the mouth of Tampa Bay, a 195 acre barrier Island. You will experience beautiful, calm and protected back bay waters and spot dolphins, seabirds, manatees and other wildlife on the trip.
What's Included
  • On-board restrooms
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Snacks
  • Parking fees
Additional Information

The 3-hour Shell Key Shelling Journey, provided by Hubbard’s Marina located at Johns Pass, includes approximately an hour on the island for exploration and shelling. The voyage incorporates a peaceful and enjoyable sail down the sheltered bay waters onboard the HUB Cat 49. During the return trip to Johns Pass, we plan to travel along our beautiful gulf…

Location
170 Boardwalk Pl E
Boardwalk Place East
Located inside beautiful Johns Pass, directly below Hooters on the water, closest to the Johns Pass Bridge.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(212 Ratings)
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Angiefm9690cl
May 14, 2025
Awesome,fun, - Great experience, found awesome shells. Love the dolphins Crew did an awesome job! We will come again Thanks Mike and Megan.
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Lisa_d
May 14, 2025
Highly recommend! - Overalll great experience!! The crew was wonderful, Captain Michael gave us a wonderful tour & 1st mate Morgan offered to take our pic and make us a complimentary shell necklace or bracelet on the way back. Plus we got to encounter several dolphins and he made sure to allow us plenty of time to video/pics of them.
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Robert_m
May 9, 2025
Shell collecting - We spend a lot of time in Rhode Island and there aren’t a lot of shells washing ashore. Thought we’d try looking for them while on a mini trip to St Pete. Captain Mike and Morgan were great and we found a lot of shells.
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Brianhc9658pa
May 7, 2025
Great experience - Me and my daughter did a 3 hour. Shelling, experience. And it was absolutely fun and had a great time. Capt. Robin was amazing as well. I would recommend this experience to anyone hands down without hesitation
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Dreamer616265
May 6, 2025
Wonderful experience - The crew was so helpful and friendly. We saw manatees, dolphins and ospreys. It was a great relaxing time! Lots of beautiful scenery.
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Ian_s
May 4, 2025
It was a lot of fun, and... - It was a lot of fun, and didn’t disappoint. We had a great time with Captain Mike and first mate Kim. Found lots of good shells too.
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54jrr62y7q
May 3, 2025
1st time here - Relaxing boat ride Shell Island was very pretty and plentiful Captain and first mate were incredible Would definitely do this again Or one of their other excursions
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1travelsmart
May 2, 2025
Amazing water views - The view and experience were amazing! Our Captain Jack and First Mate Morgan were both very professional and fun! If you’re looking for a lot of shells like Sanibel you will be disappointed but it was a great time!
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Drfish08
May 2, 2025
Shell island trip - Capt Mike & Morgan were excellent! We had so much fun & even spent more time on shell island. They found extra shells for us & went above & beyond what was a standard trip.
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Warren_l
May 2, 2025
Shell Island - Great time and beautiful cruise to the island. Captain Zach and Morgan were great. I did not give a 5 star because the trip could be so much better if Captain Zach would enlighten the passengers with more information about what they are seeing on the way out and back to the marina. When asked questions they were answered, but, come on Captain....give your passengers more info..
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From $45
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).