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Fishing in Destin
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Boat Cruise, Dolphin Watching, Shelling in Sarasota

Sightseeing,sandbar & Island Tours

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Eco Tour, Boat Cruise, Shelling in Holmes Beach

Custom Boating Tours

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Shelling, Booze Cruise, Sunset Cruise in St. Petersburg

Sandbar Excursions / Sunset Cruises

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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Shelling in Treasure Island

Shell Key Shelling Adventure

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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Boat Cruise, Dolphin Watching, Shelling in Punta Gorda

Shelling Tour Punta Gorda/Port C.

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Fishing in Destin
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Shelling, Sunset Cruise in Matlacha

Boat Day Shelling Beach Sightseeing

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Boat Cruise, Dolphin Watching, Shelling in Tarpon Springs

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Captiva And Sanibel Fishing Trip

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Captiva Shelling & Sightseeing

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Inshore, Dolphin Watching, Shelling in Captiva

Captiva Quick Trip

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Dolphin Watching, Shelling, Sunset Cruise in Fort Myers

3 Hour Sunset Cruise

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Boat Cruise, Dolphin Watching, Shelling in Fort Myers

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Bountiful Backwaters Of Sarasota

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Sarasota’s Premier Fishing Trip

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Everything to Know About Booking a tours trip in Sarasota

What are the best shelling trips in Sarasota?

The best shelling trips in Sarasota are:

Why should I book a shelling trip in Sarasota with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 12 private shelling trips in Sarasota, and the most popular trips in the area are Sightseeing,sandbar & Island Tours guided by Jerry, Custom Boating Tours guided by Josh, and Sandbar Excursions / Sunset Cruises guided by Ryan.

Our guides in Sarasota are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 9525 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for private kid friendly shelling trips in Sarasota? Check out our beginner and family friendly shelling trips in Sarasota.

What types of shelling trips are common in Sarasota?

How much does a private Sarasota shelling trip cost?

Prices for shelling trips in Sarasota can range anywhere from about $500 to $1,700, but the average price for a half day trip for shelling trips in Sarasota is $859. The average price for a full day trip for shelling trips in Sarasota is $1,369.

Is booking a guide worth the money?

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is in the wild every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of having a great trip.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

What month is best for shelling trips in Sarasota?

The most popular season for shelling trips in Sarasota is summer, and most people book their trips 0 days in advance.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    My opinion: Capt. Chris was the best, and that's coming from a former 100-ton Coast Guard-certified captain who ran fishing charters in the northeast for years. His boat was clean and well-provisioned, he came prepared, listened to what we wanted to do and delivered on every one of our requests. Along the way he provided great conversation, insights and local color and left us with an unforgettable day. Should we go back to the Cayo Costa/Sanibel/Pine Island area, we 100 percent will hire Chris to take us out again.

    Ted H. | April 6, 2026

    Trip: Boat Day Shelling Beach Sightseeing

  • ★★★★★
    Went out with Capt Ray on Tuesday He is pleasant and very helpful My 10 year old niece caught fish and that made our trip. Highly recommend Capt Experience and Capt Ray

    Fred L. | April 2, 2026

    Trip: Captiva And Sanibel Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Great guy. Definitely would book with him again and he

    Paul C. | March 20, 2026

    Trip: Captiva And Sanibel Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Ray was knowledgable about area and fishing spots. He was a great guy and a well trained captain. However, we paid for 5 people on a charter and only 2 - 3 poles were ever in the water. This was due to high chop but still somewhat disappointing. I would try captain Ray again.

    Marc M. | August 12, 2025

    Trip: Captiva And Sanibel Fishing Trip

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