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Step off the dock in Goodland and into the Ten Thousand Islands—a short boat ride to remote sandbars and mangrove-backed beaches where rare shells like Junonia and alphabet cones turn up after the right tide. This 2.5-hour guided trip blends easy walking with expert local knowledge, ideal for families and collectors who want to explore beyond the tourist beaches.
Step off the dock in Goodland and into the Ten Thousand Islands—a short boat ride to remote sandbars and mangrove-backed beaches where rare shells like Junonia and alphabet cones turn up after the right tide. This 2.5-hour guided trip blends easy walking with expert local knowledge, ideal for families and collectors who want to explore beyond the tourist beaches.
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Operated by Florida Island Tours · Goodland, Florida
Morning light slices across the Gulf as the boat slips away from the little gravel lot on Goodland Drive.
easy.
2–3 hours.
Light to moderate fitness recommended—standing, short beach walks, and stepping in and out of boats.
The tour runs about 2.5 hours with approximately an hour ashore at shelling spots—departures are at 8:00, 10:45, 1:30, and 4:00 daily.
Meet at the private docks at 220 Goodland Dr across from Stan’s Idle Hour; free parking is available in the gravel lot behind the white fence.
Yes—children are welcome; kids 6 and under are required to wear life vests provided by the operator.
Morning trips are usually calmer; bring motion-sickness medication and sit mid-boat where motion is least pronounced.
Take only empty, uninhabited shells—leaving live animals and habitat intact is required and important for conservation.
Because the tour involves stepping onto a small boat and walking on uneven sand and shallow water, it is not fully wheelchair accessible—contact the operator to discuss accommodations.
The Ten Thousand Islands were historically used by the Calusa and later by fishing communities; shells and middens tell a long human story of coastal living.
The area overlaps Rookery Bay Reserve—collect responsibly, avoid disturbing mangroves and shorebird nesting areas, and follow guide instructions to protect fragile habitats.
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