It all starts with great people! These folks run a tight ship, but everyone has a lot of fun…read more Can't wait to bring the wife back for this one. Highly recommended, well worth the price, just great.

Such an awesome trip with Cedric at the helm. We loved every minute he was so educated and knew all…read morethe best spots to go to enjoy the environment.

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.

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.

Wonderful experience! The marine biologist was so knowledgeable and passionate about the dolphins,…read morethe dolphins each have names and can be identified by their dorsal fins (learned this on the boat ride)! We had a perfect day on May 1, 2026, saw 33 dolphins! I highly recommend this tour, price is reasonable, and then you get to dock at Tigertail Beach to collect seashells! Perfect day, would do it every week if I didn't live so far away (Nevada)! Thanks guys for a wonderful and memorable day!!

Wow! What a tour with amazing marine biologists. At first we didn't see many dolphins but it…read moredidn't matter because we saw osprey and eagles and many birds. But then the dolphins emerged and it was so much fun and so cool to be that close to moms and babies and teenagers. Then there was a stop at Tiger Beach to collect shells. And it was an easy climb down the ladder onto the sand from the boat. Best boat tour ever. Can't wait to do it again!

We went on the dolphin tour with Captain Colleen, and it was absolutely fantastic! She was…read moreincredibly knowledgeable about the entire area, which made the experience even more enjoyable and informative. We saw several pods of dolphins, a manatee, ospreys and their chicks, and even a swimming raccoon! It was the perfect day on the water. Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a memorable wildlife adventure! Plus note to those who want some shade they are one of the few boat companies that have a covered sitting area!

The BEST tour company in Florida! We loved every minute. Colleen was awesome, she knows her…read morestuff! We did the 3 hour eco tour and recommend it 100%! Saw tons of dolphins, birds, and had so much fun shelling. The shells we found were absolutely gorgeous. Next time I want to do the shelling tour exclusively. The sand on the island we visited was ridiculous...pristine white sands. Soo beautiful. Make sure you get here early, and bring your cooler with food & drinks! And don't forget your sunscreen, hat, and upf shirt. Hope to see you guys again soon!

Very satisfied customer here!! So glad my husband booked this excursion to Keewaydin Island with…read moreHemingway Water Shuttle, which is the easiest way to get to the island. The owner and his son so friendly and super generous, allowing for slight detours and stops to watch numerous dolphins swim along marina and the Gulf of Mexico. Saw more dolphins on this trip than the ones we paid exclusively for dolphin watching. The shuttle is pet friendly. As a matter of fact, our Captain was a puppy Australian Labradoodle, named Jack . Best captain ever!! Gentle and friendly. He kept a close watch for the dolphins. Highly recommend Hemingway Water Shuttle.

We have taken the Hemingway water shuttle 2 times now and it was amazing each time. It is a…read morewonderful family run business. Everyone is super welcoming. It's not just a shuttle it's like a little guided tour out to the island. They are also great with kids! I can't forget Jack being the perfect host! Oh and so many great shell finds!!

Wonderful, lively sunset cruise. Great time and trivia and…read moremusic. Scenery was narrated. Questions kept everyone interested and informed about Marco Island. Owners/captains - fun and well informed.

We had a blast on the cycle boat. Captin T was so engaging and knowledgeable of local history…read more Once the sun set the party started with fun music glow sticks and glow sunglasses. Highly recommend this for a group of adults or family fun.

All that it was advertised to be Lots of fun dolphin time we saw a bald eagle osprey blue heron…read more The shelling beach was perfect The captains were informative and friendly and great with kids

Great boat tour with tons of dolphins, some birding, mangrove investigating, and sunset finish…read more Captain Clay rocks!!, great banter, good piloting of the boat for comfort, knowledge of the area, and perfect wakes to attract dolphins chasing us. Thank you CLAY!!

Perfect sailing experience in every way! Captain Ron has thought of everything, from the gorgeous…read moreboat itself to the music, comfy lounging areas aboard, customizable itinerary and his obviously extensive knowledge of the sea, sailing, and Marco Island! We spent several hours sailing the gorgeous blue green waters of the Gulf and didn't want it to end. If you enjoy sailing, you will LOVE sailing with Captain Ron!

From the owner: Luxury private sailing on the Gulf of Mexico. Departs from the newly renovated Marco Island Yacht…read moreClub.

Love Off the hook! Cory is very knowledgeable and very…read moregenerous with his time and snacks!! The kids love this part of our trip and we make sure to include OFF THE HOOK in our plans every trip to Marco Island

Captain was knowledgeable and accommodating to scheduling and requests to see specific features of…read morethe island, would highly recommend this for your special occasion as a must do on Marco Island.