Very fun experience! There were four adults and two children in our party. We all enjoyed! Would recommend!
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- Bottled water
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During this trip, guests will be exploring local Islands for native shells. Come enjoy the convenience of travel by boat to these great areas and there's always the added bonus of seeing dolphin or manatees along the way.
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We had a truly special time on our shelling tour! Mike took us to some great spots, and we were able to see TONS of dolphins playing! I would recommend this to anyone.
We had a great time! Cap, Mike was great and we found amazing shells! Quiet beach great boat ride and Cap even found dolphins and they chased the boat. Perfect morning!
We had a great time. Just wish we could have found more variety of shells.
Everything was perfect. Mike did an excellent job taking us to a beautiful beach that wasn’t over crowded. We found lots of pretty shells and even had some dolphins to play with the boat on the way! If you’re looking for a personable experience away from the crowds this is perfect for you!
Talk about the mother load of shells! Hands down the best shelling experience I've had so far. The boat captain knows those honey holes. 10/10
This was a relaxing, laid-back excursion. Very accommodating. Would definitely recommend for a small group.
Had a wonderful time with captain Mike! Family of four with two kids under 6 had a blast. Spotted rays, dolphins, and manatees on our trip, plus had some awesome shelling. He was so nice with our kids, great with communication, and was in the coast guard for 20 years, so in good hands.
Great communication. Perfect for our family!
This was an amazing experience. Captain Mike was absolutely wonderful. Definitely recommend this tour!
This was awesome, Mike was great we had a lot of fun!!
Our shelling trip with Mike far exceeded our expectations! Mike was a pleasure to communicate with and gave clear instructions. The boat ride alone was so pleasurable, it was well worth the cost. Mike kindly took us to a special place so that we would have the best shelling experience. We found so many treasures! Hugely recommend and look forward to booking another trip next visit!
We had a wonderful time! The captain was great, we found shells in beautiful shallow waters and on the beautiful beach. We finished our trip with a relaxing boat ride and dolphin sighting. Best excursion out of 3 booked; will definitely book again.
We had a wonderful time! The boat was pristine, captain very personable and accommodating. We found shells in the beautiful shallow waters and on the beautiful beach. We finished our time with a relaxing boat ride and dolphin sighting. All in all it was the best excursion we have been on and will book again.
Mike was very prompt and communicative. Highly recommended booking the private shelling tour. Very relaxing afternoon being shuttled around to a more private part of the beach.
Captain Mike was courteous and knowledgeable. Knew the best spots for shelling and was such a wonderful experience.
Was a fun and unique Florida experience for our Pennsylvania guests. Were able to see many dolphins up close and personal and did some hunt for shell as well. And there were plenty to pick from. Not the huge conchs we anticipated but Mike our guide called them mini conchs. He was a wonderful guide and even kinder person!
Had a great shelling trip! We even got to see 2 dolphins at the end!
Disappointed that the shells that were there did the come close too what was shown on your website ??????????????????????? The boat ride and captain was very good
Great day shelling and good Captain! The experience was fun and informative, dolphins and birds galore. Next time we do the fishing trip.
We hit the honey hole on shells with this shelling tour. Captain Mike was very kind and patient with the kids. We highly recommend using this charter to go shelling.
Was a great time, loaded up plenty of shells to bring home and the kids loved it. Guide was friendly and even spotted some dolphins for us
What an amazing experience. Mike took Us to different spots Found some amazing treasures . The weather was amazing.thanks Mike
Very nice trip to a pleasant island. Mike is cool and has great communication, please give him money for his boat trips worth the money.
Captain Mike was great taking our family out for shelling. We stopped at a couple island spots and took the scenic ride home. We spotted a few dolphins and Mike sped ahead to see if they wanted to play and they did, flipping out of the water just behind the boat, highlight of the trip!
We had a great time we even got to see a school of Jake fish and the dolphins swim right behind the boat was a very cool experience!
Highly recommend, great family trip. Mike is an excellent Captain. We got to see the Dolphin close up doing tricks. Collected beautiful seashells and enjoyed a bit of snorkeling. Will definitely go again.
Tour was amazing. Beautiful shelling beach. We also saw a number of dolphins and even two manatee! Mike made the tour everything we could have asked for and more!
Had a great time on our shelling tour. We had some extra time after leaving the island and cruised around enjoying the scenery and wildlife. Saw dolphins, iguanas and leopard rays.
Captain Mike was great and took us to a great island to find some shells! We even got to see dolphins along the way too. Loves our time on the water!
We absolutely enjoyed our time. He took us to two different locations and got some great shells! The weather was wonderful and the boat ride was very relaxing.
This was a fantastic excursion for my family and I. I have two daughters, ages, 10 and 13, and both enjoyed the experience. Mike gave us an excellent trip and was very careful to ensure our ride was comfortable, fun, and tailored to our needs. We stopped to see some dolphins up close and enjoyed a smooth and very beautiful ride out to the Gulf of Mexico (not America) so we could explore some of the more remote beaches. This outing offers something for everyone, whether it be shelling, enjoying a nice boat ride, seeing wildlife, or just exploring beautiful beaches. You will be in the hands of a true professional who knows exactly what he’s doing. Mike is a coast guard veteran and has a lot of experience running what appears to be a very successful charter. He is someone we are happy to support.
All of our family truly enjoyed the shelling trip. From experiencing the dolphins playing over the waves. They were so close to us we even saw a mother and baby jumping together. When we went to the Island we were able to collect so many different shells and just soaking up the sun and beautiful view. Our captain Mike was a pleasure to talk to and gave us such a wonderful boat trip.
Mike is an awesome Captain & this trip was amazing!! We have never seen a dolphin riding the waves & jumping out of the water!!! Something everyone should see in their lifetime!!! Then off to get shells on 2 different sites. Saw lots of birds & even an Eagle. If you want a great boat trip Captain Mike is the one you should reserve with!! A++++++ trip!
Mike was a great guide. He had great communication leading up to the trip. Took the time to show us some dolphins playing in the water and let us decide if we wanted to switch spots or not. Would highly recommend booking a trip with Mike
We were with Mike. He checked in with us the day before and gave us a weather report. He said it looked good for our trip the following day. He was waiting for us when we arrived. Mike had waters iced up for us. He took us to two private beaches to search for shells. The kids had a blast and found great shells. We even saw some sea turtles. I would highly recommend Mike and this tour. If you want to go fishing, he also does fishing excursions. Five stars!!!!
Captain Mike was a great tour guide filled with information as we sailed away. We enjoyed the show that he was able to attract for miles. It was beautiful, then we saw manatees . We stopped at a beach filled with so many shells, that was fun as we had way too many to choose from lol but we have a beautiful collection to take home. We did some snorkeling, that was ok because the water wasn’t clear enough to really see much. It’s not like Hawaii but again we enjoyed being able to do it. Thank you Captain Mike. My family and I really enjoyed it.
Fun experience for all ages! Captain Mike was great. We went to two locations perfect for finding beautiful shells. Be sure to wear beach gear and footwear that can get wet and bring sunscreen, there isn’t much shade on the boat so you will be in direct sunlight for all of the tour. If you are looking for some time on the water and searching for pretty shells, I recommend this tour!
Mike made our shelling tour unforgettable! He took us to several beautiful beaches, helping my kids find stunning shells. His accommodating nature and expert knowledge were impressive. The highlight was when he followed a manatee because my girls were fascinated by it. This unexpected encounter added extra excitement to our trip. Mike was a fantastic guide, making the experience fun and memorable. Highly recommend this tour!
Mike was very cordial. I am so glad he accommodated us with about 12 hours notice. The shelling was fun - it was high tide so I guess we didn't see any of the big shells. What was amazing was the boat ride. Mike spotted dolphins, and then slowly approached them, and teased them into following in our wake for a few miles. We watched 5 dolphins jumping alongside the boat. That was wonderful! He also spotted a manatee, and quietly drew alongside it to watch it come up for air. We made two beach stops on Old Hickory, I believe. A very nice 2 hour outing.
Highly recommend - Capt Mike found so many dolphins and got them playing in the wake, amazing experience. He brought us to really cool spots to find a plethora of shells! Definitely booking with Captain Mike next time we visit!
Captian Mike knew all the best shelling spots and gave us a great afternoon on his boat. He got a family of dolphins to give us a show next to the boat which the kids loved!
Captain Mike was awesome. He was generous with his time after my scheduling mishap and very knowledgeable. Also a pleasure to talk to.
Had a really fun couple of hours hunting for shells on Big Hickory and Bonita Springs Beach. Found the biggest shells of our trip (to multiple beaches including Sanibel, Captiva, Lovers Key, and Boca Grande) and our only sand dollar too. Got to watch a shark hunting in the shallows too which was fun and made for a great "Jaws" photo. Highly recommended!
We had a great shelling experience with Mike. Communication before the trip was excellent so we knew exactly where to be and when. Upon arrival it was a quick 10-15 minutes to the first beach on Big Hickory Island. It was close to low tide and we were able to find a sand dollar and multiple fighting conch shells in excellent shape along with a great variety of other shells. We spent about 45 minutes there and then chose to move to the next area just a few minutes north on the point at Bonita Springs Beach where we found more good stuff. On our way back we were lucky enough to spot a shark cruising in the shallows - got the perfect "Jaws" shot! We visited multiple beaches this trip (Sanibel, Captive, Boca Grande) and got our biggest shells on this excursion. Highly recommend.
Great experience, Mike took us to amazing locations, he took the time to go after a dolphin and a manatee with us so the kids could see them. The shelling beaches were incredible, only boat accessible, so there were many beautiful shells to collect (and to take home as souvenirs) . We wanted a private experience, and that’s exactly what we got. Nice touch with a cooler with cold water on the boat - and Mike’s communication to tell us where to park and how to locate him. I’d definitely do it again, totally worth it!
Awesome shelling trip with Mike. He was very accommodating for small kids and took us to a couple different places to find as many sea shells as we wanted to pickup.
Amazing experience from start to finish! Two hours really wasn’t long enough, we could have stayed all day. Our teenage kids (and Grandad) loved every minute, especially when Mike spotted a Manatee and stopped the boat so we could all take a look. The communication with Mike was excellent, he text us after booking and kept in touch prior to the trip with directions of where to meet. We wouldn’t hesitate to book with Mike again, but next time for a longer trip!!
Mike was a great captain! The boat was very comfortable! We found great shells! The time was just enough.
Captain Mike was great very informative. I have never seen so many shells in one place. Mike also contacted us the day before to insure we knew exactly where to meet him.
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