Spend a private half-day cruising from Naples Bay Resort to Keewaydin Island for concentrated shelling, dolphin sightings and easy beach time. Limited to six guests, the tour combines shallow-water navigation with focused beachcombing and coastal ecology insights.
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Morning light slants across the shallow Gulf as a low-profile shelling skiff slips from Naples Bay Resort toward Keewaydin Island. The boat hums; mangroves stand guard along the inlets while dolphins arc in the channel like punctuation marks. Guests drift to the rail, eyes scanning the sugar sand where shells glint like small relics.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short walks on flat sand and brief boat transfers
Wildlife
History
Keewaydin and nearby barrier islands are part of the Ten Thousand Islands region, historically used by indigenous peoples and later by coastal communities for fishing and shell collection.
Conservation
Visitors should avoid taking live animals, stay off fragile dune vegetation, and use reef-safe sunscreen to reduce impacts on marine life.
Reserve your spot on the Half Day Keewaydin Shelling and Beach Adventure (Private) today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Check the tide schedule
Low tides expose the best shelling flats—aim for a tour during outgoing or low tide for easier finds.
Bring sun protection
Florida sun is intense on open water and sand—use a wide-brim hat, sunglasses and reef-safe sunscreen.
Wear water-friendly footwear
Reef shoes or sandals protect feet on shell-strewn sand and in shallow channels.
Respect wildlife and dunes
Avoid disturbing nesting birds and leave dune vegetation intact to prevent erosion.
Reef shoes or water sandals
Protect your feet from sharp shells and hot sand while providing traction in shallow surf.
summer
Reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated is critical in the sun and salt air—refillable bottles are eco-friendly.
Wide-brim hat & sunglasses
Shielding eyes and face makes spotting shells easier and keeps you comfortable on exposed beaches.
summer
Dry bag or shelling bag
Keeps finds and personal items dry and organized while you comb the beach.