Boat trips offer intimate glimpses of marine life, a luxury once reserved exclusively for those brave enough to dunk their heads into a lobster tank. Witness less pinchy natural wonders with this Groupon.
Choose from Three Options
- $39 for a shelling trip for one (a $79.95 value)
- $75 for a shelling trip for two (a $159.90 value)
- $139 for a shelling trip for four (a $319.80 value)<p>
A Florida naturalist guides a craft to remote islands, sharing knowledge about the delicate ecosystem and wildlife while guests collect rare shells. This deal may be purchased by individuals or pairs, but a minimum of four passengers is required to schedule the tour.<p>
Reel Kind Fishing
Reel Kind Fishing charters boats on which adventurers explore backwater wetlands, protected freshwater, and saltwater regions that are home to diverse marine life. Along with licensed and experienced captains, the company supplies rods, reels, tackle, and bait, ensuring that even novice fishers can participate. Tour-takers might nab snook, redfish, spotted seatrout, and tarpon, the four of which can be housed together in a jumbo aquarium for a fish reality show, as long as a sassy blowfish joins the mix. Each boat seats up to three people for half-days, three-quarter days, or full days, with the vessels heading either inshore or offshore near the Gulf of Mexico. Explorers might bring a hat, sunglasses, snacks, and jackets, according to the weather, and smocks depending on how neatly their co-tourists can eat.
Reviews
So friendly, so accommodating, and so knowledgeable about the wildlife and nature we passed on the boat rides and about all of the shells we collected
Kristen K, TripAdvisor, 10/2/12
We saw quite a few dolphin, including a baby, up close, on the way to the islands ... Collected so many gorgeous shells.
jkalassian, TripAdvisor, 10/24/12
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“What an awesome experience! Gregg was very knowledgeable and a great guide. I have never seen so many beautiful shells in one area, and I will definitely do this...”
“What an awesome experience! Gregg was very knowledgeable and a great guide. I have never seen so many beautiful shells in one area, and I will definitely do this again. Bring a big bag to carry your "treasures"!”
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“Great afternoon of shelling! Our out-of-town kids and grandchildren loved it and we all learned a lot about the mangrove environment and the resident creatures. ...”
“Great afternoon of shelling! Our out-of-town kids and grandchildren loved it and we all learned a lot about the mangrove environment and the resident creatures. Take a bottle of water, sunscreen, bags for shells, and a camera. Wear a hat and sunglasses. Apply sunscreen before the trip so you don't have much to carry. We would do the trip again in a heart-beat. This time we did the short trip thinking the August heat would be too much but next time we'll do the longer excursion. The beach and surrounding areas are gorgeous! ”
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“Don't worry about getting your feet wet! It's an awesome day and a magical time. Take your time and have patience and the treasures you will find are amazing!!!”
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