Three Hour Shelling Cruise to Shell Key Preserve from John's Pass
Hubbard's Marina
4.9
Patty_H
1 day ago
It was a great! Mike and Morgan were great! There is cruise itself was enjoyable, with dolphins swimming around us in the wake of the boat!
We collected sooo many shells! The beach definitely delivered!
There is a bathroom on the boat. However, the door does not stay shut, even when locked! A kind lady held the door for me after a “bump” sent it wide open!
All in all, it was a great experience for us!
Our 3hr Shell Key Shelling Trip is offered from Hubbard’s Marina inside Johns Pass and offers around one hour on the island exploring and shelling with around an hour ride down the back protected bay waters on a relaxing, safe, and fun trip onboard the HUB Cat 49. On the ride back to Johns Pass, we will cruise up our beautiful gulf beaches when weather allows, if it’s a little bumpy the ride back will also be in the back protected bay waters. We will often spot dolphins, seabirds, manatees and other wildlife on the ride out and back!
Departure Point
- Located inside beautiful Johns Pass, directly below Hooters on the water, closest to the Johns Pass Bridge.
- Located inside beautiful Johns Pass, directly below Hooters on the water, closest to the Johns Pass Bridge.
Points of Interest
Stop At: Tierra VerdeTierra Verde, FloridaExplore Shell Key Preserve, located in the mouth of Tampa Bay, a 195 acre barrier Island. You will experience beautiful, calm and protected back bay waters and spot dolphins, seabirds, manatees and other wildlife on the trip. Duration: 1 hourStop At: John's Pass Village & Boardwalk12902 Village Blvd, , Madeira Beach, FloridaThe "Pass", as locals refer to it, was created by a hurricane on September 27, 1848. A pirate, John Levique, made the first passage through the newly created pass. Hence the name, Johns Pass. Over one hundred merchants with unique retail shopping, a variety of restaurants and local tour operators.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Madeira BeachMadeira Beach, FloridaOften referred to as “Mad Beach” by the locals, this beach hosts soft, white sand and is a great place to spot dolphins.Duration: Not AvailableAdditional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Our 3hr Shell Key Shelling Trip is offered from Hubbard’s Marina inside Johns Pass and offers around one hour on the island exploring and shelling with around an hour ride down the back protected bay waters on a relaxing, safe, and fun trip onboard the HUB Cat 49. On the ride back to Johns Pass, we will cruise up our beautiful gulf beaches when weather allows, if it’s a little bumpy the ride back will also be in the back protected bay waters. We will often spot dolphins, seabirds, manatees and other wildlife on the ride out and back!
Departure Point
- Located inside beautiful Johns Pass, directly below Hooters on the water, closest to the Johns Pass Bridge.
- Located inside beautiful Johns Pass, directly below Hooters on the water, closest to the Johns Pass Bridge.
Points of Interest
Stop At: Tierra VerdeTierra Verde, FloridaExplore Shell Key Preserve, located in the mouth of Tampa Bay, a 195 acre barrier Island. You will experience beautiful, calm and protected back bay waters and spot dolphins, seabirds, manatees and other wildlife on the trip. Duration: 1 hourStop At: John's Pass Village & Boardwalk12902 Village Blvd, , Madeira Beach, FloridaThe "Pass", as locals refer to it, was created by a hurricane on September 27, 1848. A pirate, John Levique, made the first passage through the newly created pass. Hence the name, Johns Pass. Over one hundred merchants with unique retail shopping, a variety of restaurants and local tour operators.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Madeira BeachMadeira Beach, FloridaOften referred to as “Mad Beach” by the locals, this beach hosts soft, white sand and is a great place to spot dolphins.Duration: Not AvailableAdditional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Need To Know Info
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Patty_H
It was a great! Mike and Morgan were great! There is cruise itself was enjoyable, with dolphins swimming around us in the wake of the boat!
We collected sooo many shells! The beach definitely delivered!
There is a bathroom on the boat. However, the door does not stay shut, even when locked! A kind lady held the door for me after a “bump” sent it wide open!
All in all, it was a great experience for us!
dennishC8219TN
Mike and Morgan did a fantastic job crewing us over to Shell island! We found more shells than we’ve ever seen. They pointed out all the dolphins and were great tour guides.
Raymond_T
It was very enjoyable and relaxing. Plenty of time to look for shells and you could go out on your own with no worries.
Thank you Captain Mike and mate Brandy.
154gingera
We had a fantastic time! The shelling was great, and we were lucky enough to see lots of dolphins up close. Mike and Nick were excellent tour guides—friendly, fun, and incredibly knowledgeable. Their passion and expertise really made the experience memorable. Highly recommend!
christiner03255
The ferry ride over to Shell Key was pleasant, and we saw dolphins. Upon arrival and disembarking, it was obvious the shelling would be fantastic. Shell beds along the strand line as far as you can see, and not a lot of people.There is a huge variety of shells, and I found a small horse conch, banded tulips, sand dollars, spiral murex, whelks, olives, coral, and more. It helps to be picky about what you keep, since there are so many treasures! The guides, Nate and Mike were informative and friendly, and Nate made holes in some of my smaller shells for necklaces- a complimentary thing they offer on the boat on the way back! Fun day. Would highly recommend!