YouTuber Channel Shellebrity Guide
YouTuber Channel Shellebrity Guide
SHELLEBRITY-GUIDED
SHELLING TOUR to
10K ISLANDS
4 hr tour
Introducing the 10k Islands Shelling Experience Guided by Shellebrity YouTuber SWF Beach Life!
Are you ready for an extraordinary shelling adventure in the breathtaking Ten Thousand Islands of SWFL? Join renowned Shellebrity YouTuber Sharmon from the SWF Beach Life Channel as your expert guide for an unforgettable journey!
About the Ten Thousand Islands:
Discover the enchanting beauty of the Ten Thousand Islands, a captivating chain of islands nestled near Marco Island, Florida. These pristine mangrove islands are renowned for their rich marine life and offer a treasure trove of exquisite shells, including conch, scallop, and the highly sought-after junonia.
Your Shelling Tour Experience:
Our shelling tour begins with a safety briefing from our experienced and licensed/insured local captain. You'll gain insights into the fascinating world of these islands before embarking on your adventure. Our sturdy boat is equipped with all essential safety gear, ensuring a secure and comfortable journey.
As your hostess with the mostess, Sharmon will accompany you to the island, and guide you to the shells while sharing insider tips and pointing out the best shells. You'll have the chance to explore one of the shelliest spots in the Ten Thousand Islands, combing the shores for nature's treasures.
Wildlife Encounters:
While on tour, be prepared for enchanting wildlife encounters. Keep your eyes peeled for playful dolphins, gentle manatees, and an array of colorful bird species. The Ten Thousand Islands teem with biodiversity, adding an extra layer of excitement to your adventure.
Don't Miss Out:
Why wait to embark on this remarkable shelling expedition? Join me, Sharmon, for a day filled with sunshine, exploration, and the thrill of discovering nature's wonders in this unique and captivating region!
Shared Tour Policy:
For our shared tours to proceed, we require a maximum capacity of 6 guests to be reached. In the event that a shared tour doesn't reach capacity, it may be subject to rescheduling or cancellation.
Please Note: To view upcoming tour dates beyond the displayed 30-day schedule, simply click on the month in the top-left corner of the Schedule View and select a different month. Happy Shelling!
TOUR LAUNCH
The 10k Islands Boat Tour launches from Goodland Boat Park.
Address: 750 Palm Point Drive, Goodland, FL 34140.
Parking Fee: $10
Car spaces are extremely limited! All guests are strongly urged to ride-share, taxi/uber, or get dropped off at the park!
If you must drive, be sure to arrive as early as possible. The park opens at 6:30am. Try to arrive then.
There are restrooms at the Goodland Boat Park, but no showers nor washdown stations.
WHAT TO BRING
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WATER! AND MORE WATER!
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LONG-SLEEVE WATER SHIRT
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GOOD HIKING SHOES WHICH CAN GET WET
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DRY BAG FOR PHONE/KEYS
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SUNSCREEN
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SUNGLASSES
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HAT
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PREFERRED FOOD/SNACKS
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PLASTIC BOX FOR FRAGILE FINDS (OPTIONAL)
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CHAIR/UMBRELLA FOR REST/SHADE (OPTIONAL)
Be sure to wear close-toed water shoes or old sneakers or rubber boots! The terrain may be rough and rugged. Even if you're headed to the sand flats there are still several sharp shells and objects you don't want to step on barefooted! Kice is not your typical white sandy beachfront; it's teeming with tree roots and stumps, and sometimes slimy slippery muck! Sometimes shelling requires you to cover a lot of ground on foot, both in and out of water - make sure your shoes are broken-in and fit well to avoid rubbing and blisters! Footwear is so so important!
There's no shade from the blazing sun on the island or sand flats! Be sure to bring sun protection: long-sleeve water shirt, lotion, cream, sunglasses, hats, even an umbrella to create your own shade if needed - whatever you use!
Of course, feel free to bring your own desired food and beverages.
No tools are really necessary, but you're free to bring your preferred shelling tools such as rakes, scoopers, diggers, snorkels, goggles, walking sticks, etc! (Awesome hand rakes and Sand Dippers are available for purchase right at the Goodland Boat Park Ship Store we the tour launches from!)
If you love fragile beach finds (sand dollars, urchins, crab carapaces) you'll want to keep them separate from the shells which can easily break them. Bring a plastic box to keep the fragile stuff safe!
Good idea to bring insect repellent if those pesky no-seeums love you. No-seeums can be problematic during very early morning or near-sunset evening times of day, and seem to be especially prevalent whenever there are shell piles.
Check out a few of my fav shelling gear, tools, products, and displays listed HERE! (Not necessary to bring with you, but helpful if you want your own or to know where I got mine!)
WHAT YOUR GUIDE PROVIDES
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SOUVENIR SHELLING BAG
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1-on-1 Q&A with SWF Beach Life during the tour
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SHELL ID CARD
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SHELL STICKER SHEET
You'll be given a mesh shelling bag to collect any beachcombing finds you wish to keep! (Collect only empty shells!)
