Private Charter: Shell Island Dolphin Adventure

Discover Shell Island’s beauty on a private charter: snorkel, watch dolphins, and explore at your own pace. Tailor your perfect adventure today.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 5201 N Lagoon Dr - Delight in a tailored boating adventure on a private charter crafted to highlight the area’s stunning natural beauty. This journey can be adjusted to suit your group’s desires, though a standard trip includes several key attractions.
    Typically, the adventure begins with a cruise through the bay, where guests can look for local…
What's Included
  • Use of life jackets
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Use of paddle boards
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Snacks
Additional Information

What makes this experience truly unique is that it is a private charter crafted exclusively for your group. Unlike crowded tours with rigid schedules, this journey provides a relaxed and adaptable experience where the day can be customized to suit your preferences.
Participants have the chance to discover some of the region’s most stunning natural…

Location
5201 N Lagoon Dr
North Lagoon Drive
Turn onto North Lagoon as if you were headed to Captain Anderson's. After the turn you will continue past their parking lot AND past the Lighthouse Marina. We will then be on the right hand side underneath the trees/down a gravel road. There will be signs out front with our company name.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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D6572hfdavidn
Jun 8, 2023
Memorable - Amazing customer service and outstanding experience. Captain Chase, Sarah and Kristy provided hands down a fun and memorable time. Definitely will return!!!!
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Dianefreeman
Jun 7, 2023
Don’t wait, just book it! - Captain Crew were AMAZING!!!! The water and weather was beautiful. Snorkeling was fun and the water was just gorgeous! We did the 3-6 pm trip and it was perfect!
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389heidic
Jun 4, 2023
Great time for any group! - This was a super fun experience!! We were with Captain Chase, Christie and Sarah. Crew was very professional and fun. They were super kind and went out of their way to make sure everyone was served on the boat. The dolphin weren’t hard to find or see. Lots of them out there. The three of them were super knowledgeable about the area and the waters. If you’re not from the area this is an absolute must do. I have past snorkeling and sailing experience and this was still a super fun time.
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Johnniej389
Jun 1, 2023
great fun for the whole family - great time as always, been on this snorkling trip 3 times and all 3 times are great. they put the sails up and we saw many dolphin and the water was so clear and we saw many fish while snorkeling. staff were amazing.
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331meerah
May 29, 2023
Very fun time! - Such a fun time! Heath, sarah, and Olivia were amazing! 10/10 experience. recommend to do with family, friends or even solo!
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10166
May 18, 2023
Wonderful!! - The whole experience from beginning to end was easy and fun! I love the way that the crew was so interested in entertaining and caring for the crowd, from the oldest to the youngest. The drinks were wonderful, and price was very reasonable. We did see quite a few dolphins on the trip, and the snorkeling area water was clear. Many fish could be seen, as well as some turtles. I would definitely recommend this company and this particular activity. It was worth it!
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928betsih
Apr 26, 2023
Great family fun experience ! - Boat was clean and crew was very friendly yet professional. They stopped for a long time so everyone could view the dolphins on all sides of the boat. There is a bar with snacks and beverages for sale on the boat, and the boat has 2 bathrooms. The stop at the island was fun and there were many things to do there.
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Sherpa59989984808
May 18, 2023
Met for some but not everyone - The boat was nice, the crew was good, we saw a couple dolphins, loved the music, but I do have a couple complaints. 1.) shell island should not be called shell island. I know that’s not their fault, but seriously. Whoever names islands should reconsider its name. Super misleading. The pathway leading to the dock had the most shells you’ll see your entire trip. We left with zero shells. Besides the 2 my son picked up on the walk back to the car from their pathway. The water was beautiful there with a small selection of sea life, but plenty of fish. Pretty clear and very minimum waves. 2.) Also we booked a trip from 10am to 1pm, we were pretty shocked to finally get to the island for the captain to tell us to be back on the boat by noon and we checked our time and it was already 11:15. That was pretty disappointing. Honestly it just didn’t meet our expectations but I can see how it can meet so many others. Everyone else looked to be happy and had a good time. It was alright for us. We’ve done many shelling and dolphin trips across Florida during our many vacations and this one just wasn’t it for us.
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Sherpa598726
May 12, 2023
Shell island - There were no free snacks or drinks, everything was for purchase which sucked. Shell island was beautiful but there were not any shells to collect.
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Climber22192134790
Apr 7, 2023
Island Time Review - Cruising on the boat and seeing the dolphins was amazing. Beautiful view and amazing crew. They were very interactive and had some fun activities while on board. If you are looking for a family friendly experience this is for you. You could stay on the boat when anchored at Shell Island or explore for an hour. However if you are looking for a good snorkeling experience this is not a good option. The spot we stopped at was not clear and was kinda like snorkeling in a lake to be honest. There was also nothing to really see. No reefs and only small little fish. Would not recommend this for those wanting to snorkel in clear blue water.
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