We took two tours with Sand Dollar Shelling. We went to the 10,000 on the first day and did a…read moreprivate tour that left out of Naples the next day. The tour guides were absolutely wonderful. They were very professional and knowledgeable. Everything was smooth from booking to checking in. Top notch. My husband even found the "holy grail" of shells...that's right a Junonia!!!!!!

I chose this particular boat tour due to the rave reviews…read more First of all there was no stand or building where they are located, so we walked around the parking lot and shopping center until we could get in touch with the driver. Turns out you just have to look for their truck in the parking lot. That wasn't made clear at the time of booking. It was a fine boat ride, but felt more like a water taxi than a tour. We saw dolphins on the way to go shelling which was neat... but so did every other boat in the vicinity. We only had about 1.5 hours to go shelling which wasn't nearly enough time. Keewaydin Island was beautiful but we didn't have time to enjoy it. After our boat taxi ride was over we tipped the driver $30. Mind you this ride didn't include food, drinks (other than water) or snacks. A day later we got an automated email asking us for a tip (if we hadn't already). Mind you we did NOT take a private tour- it was two groups of 3 people. The email said: "If you have not tipped * Boat captains often rely on tips as a significant part of their income, particularly in the tourism industry where tipping is customary. A 20% gratuity or Minimum of $100 per Captain on Private tours is customary for this type of tour. If the captain was amazing feel free to tip more." Excuse me? We paid $370 for 2 adults and 1 child for a less than 3 hour excursion to Keewaydin Island. They were expecting an additional $50-$75 in tips? This was by far the most expensive boat "tour" we've been on, and we've done many- Italy, Mexico, Zimbabwe, Hawaii, California, Maine, and three others in Florida. I wrote the company an email bc they send out 2-3 emails afterwards asking you to leave a review... and if it's not 5 stars to email them directly. They never responded. Two sets of my in-laws were wanting to go on a tour in the coming weeks and we told them both not to waste their money on Sand Dollar Shelling. So now I'm telling you too.

This was by far the best sunset cruise we have done! Captain Kieran was so friendly and…read moreknowledgeable we had the best time!!

We were originally on the fence about booking this tour, but I am so glad we did!! Kieran was our…read moretour guide and was super accommodating with us. If you have kids, they provide them with life vests and such! We saw a lot of dolphins, pelicans, osprey's, manatees and even saw an Eagle Ray pop out of the water! Kieran had a lot of information about the life around us and even had some Dolphins ride the wave behind our boat! It was awesome. Thank you Kieran, this was a great family experience.

Captain Stacy is by far the best fishing guide I've ever gone fishing with. We had guests from…read moreWisconsin who has never fished saltwater. As we were pulling out another charter Captain told him the fish weren't biting and i thought bummer. With his knowledge and skills we caught more fish than we ever have on a Charter. The man is worth every penny! He gave the thrill of a lifetime to our young guests And to us! There's nothing like fresh fish. It's been 3 weeks since going and im still fondly thinking about the thrill of that fishing experience. I just had to write a review. Thank you Captain Stacy!

Excellent shelling trip. Our shelling tour with Captain Stacy was wonderful. He was very…read moreknowledgeable of the area and took us to some great spots. We collected more shells that we imagined. He had everything we needed- baskets for shells and bags to take them home in and a cooler of bottlEd water. The booking was easy also. I highly recommend.

Stop looking & book! I read all of the reviews and did my research. I called in January, regarding…read morea charter for my May birthday. The customer service was absolutely perfect with well timed check-ins. Now the Captain, probably one of my top 2 favorite charter Captains. He's the very first Captain that I've trusted my son with and it couldn't have been more relaxed. He caught my husband fish on a shelling charter. Just book.

We didn't know what to expect when we booked this excursion, other than that we were going to go…read moreshelling. At about $600 for our group of 6, we thought it was expensive, but you only live once, right? Well, now that our vacation is over and done with, I can say that that was the best $600 ever spent! First off, we had a private tour. After doing research, other excusion companies were charging the same or more, and you were on a boat with a bunch of other people you didn't know. It was just our little group of 6 and our captain on this boat. Second, we saw dolphins. Dolphins doing it. I didn't know that was on my bingo card, but here we are! It's pink. That's all I'm sayin'. Third, and the most exciting, we saw a manatee! Sure it was only one, but after Captain Jeff explained that we might not see any, and also why that might be, we were ecstatic and thankful. Lastly, the shelling. We didn't find anything spectacular, like a sand dollar, but we all found nice, intact, beautiful shells of different kinds that will forever remind us of this awesome trip. Captain Jeff was not only friendly, he was extremely knowledgeable about the area and the animals. We learned a lot and had fun at the same time. Highly recommend!!!! 124/2025

What a fabulous day! We did a private dolphin and shelling excursion with Captain Matt. We…read moreabsolutely LOVED everything about this experience. The little island that we visited was completely made out of seashells - so beautiful! Then, we were able to search for dolphins and definitely saw several. It was such a good day! Perfect way to celebrate my daughter's 18th birthday!! Thanks Captain Matt!!

Three members of our fishing club arrived for their half day outing. The bait was dead and Danny…read morespent the next hour trying to catch more. The day turned out to be a disaster. He is charging premium prices and then wants a tip. Look for a different guide.

I've been fishing with Danny for about 9 years and have never been disappointed. If you visit or…read morelive in Naples, avoid the busy and over-fished waterways up there and drive a little further south to Goodland. Danny will put you on the fish in the beautiful 10,000 islands. Plus, he's just a courteous, patient, all around good guy.

Absolutely recommend Kevin and his team for a day at sea. We learned about the area and caught…read moreplenty of fish for dinner. Lucky to enjoy dolphins, sea turtles and an amazing black tip shark! The Mako boat is impressive and fun! First time to experience a boat that can tread water while the guide tells us all about the dome homes. I can't wait to go out with Sea Gone again!

Great outfit. Captain Kevin was great. Grandfatherly figure very patient. My family was very…read morecomfortable with him. Boat was clean very clean and had a head., bonus for my wife. We went back water fearing sea sickness from the kids but water was cloudy and not much action. We asked to go again later that week and he gave us a great discount. We went near offshore caught sharks Goliath grouper an a bunch of Spanish mackerel. Great time!!!!!!

We had a great time with friends and saw a ton of dolphin! A special shout out to Captain Heath,…read morehe did a fantastic job providing insights on the history of Marco Island and Goodland!

From the owner: Goodland Adventures provides ample space for group and corporate events, featuring our spacious 40'…read moretiki pontoon boat, which can comfortably accommodate up to 22 people. Whether you're planning a bachelorette party, a corporate retreat, or any other group gathering, our boat offers the perfect setting for a memorable and enjoyable experience. With scenic views, a festive atmosphere, and plenty of room for everyone, Goodland Adventures ensures a fun and unique outing on the water.

Had an amazing day on the water with Austin and his First Mate Ari! He went above and beyond as a…read morecaptain and his knowledge about the area was great, if you're in area please book with him

We had an absolutely amazing experience with Austin and Banyan Carters. Not only did we see…read moredolphin, we were able to experience additional bonus sea life and nature! Austin was extremely informative, answering all of our questions and provided us with facts and information about the ocean around us. What was so special about Austin was his dedication and respect to the ocean life. He couldn't have been more compassionate to the surrounding boaters, surrounding fishermen/women, and wildlife. He went slow around the manatees and really appreciated all that was around us. Absolutely amazing man and company - I wouldn't choose anyone else on the island!