Water Activities: Shelling & Eco Cruise by Salty Sam’s Cruises
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels, no special fitness required
Overview
Join Salty Sam’s Cruises for a 3-hour Shelling & Eco Cruise around Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel Island. Discover vibrant marine life, collect beautiful seashells, and learn about coastal ecosystems in a fun, family-friendly setting.
Shelling & Eco Cruise
All Ages • 3 Hours • Experience nature, history, and fun!
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About This Adventure
Embark on a captivating 3-hour Shelling & Eco Cruise around Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel, and Lover’s Key. Perfect for all ages, this tour offers stunning views of mangrove forests, playful dolphins, and serene beaches. Collect seashells on Big Hickory or Sanibel Island while learning about the local ecosystem from expert guides.
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Duration
3 Hours
About
This is the best combination tour of cruising the waters around Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel and Lover’s Key.
This 3-hour tour is perfect for all ages, nature photographers, beach lovers, shelling fans, and anyone who wants to truly be up-close and see the beauty of our local islands and beaches. Our Captains and mates are the best around and they’ll give you historical and ecological as you cruise by local landmarks.
You’ll experience nature as you pass by island mangrove forests that outline our coast and slow down to see the dolphins and manatees that call our waterways home.
The highlight of this cruise is our stop on Big Hickory Island or Sanibel Island. There, you can walk along the soft white sand beach, collect seashell treasures, or dip your toes in the gorgeous Gulf waters.
Sight Sea-R cruises provides shelling bags to each guest who would like to collect seashells. Our crew will also help you to make sure you’re not removing any live shells from the beach as we want to preserve and protect our island ecosystems.
We look forwarding to having you on our Shelling & Eco Cruise, paradise is waiting and we can’t wait to show it to you!
Adventure Tips
Wear sun protection
Apply sunscreen, wear a hat and sunglasses to stay comfortable during the cruise.
Bring seashell collection bag
Carry a small bag or bucket to collect shells during shoreline stops.
Wear comfortable footwear
Bring water shoes or sandals suitable for walking on sand and shells.
Bring water and snacks
Stay hydrated and keep energy up for the outdoor excursion.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Dolphins
- Ospreys
History
Sanibel Island has a long history of shelling and marine research, with several conservation areas established to protect native species.
Conservation
Efforts in the area focus on preserving mangrove habitats and native shell populations, supporting healthy ecosystems for future generations.
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Recommended Gear
Sun hat
Protects your face from the sun during outdoor shoreline walks.
summer specific
Sunscreen
Protects your skin from sunburn during the cruise.
summer specific
Waterproof camera
Capture the scenic views and shell-collecting moments.
Binoculars
Enhance wildlife sightings during the cruise.