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Book a Guided Night Shelling Tour
Wade into shallow Gulf water after dark with a Fun Florida Tours guide, search the bottom under a bright LED light pod, then share your finds on the sand. Pick your location, choose a date and book right here.
| Length | 75 minutes (60 in the water, 15 show-and-tell) |
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| Time | Nightly at 8:30 PM, weather permitting. Arrive 20 minutes early. |
| Price | Adults 12+ $60 · ages 6–11 $45 · 5 and under free (book by text) |
| Provided | Snorkel gear, aqua socks, glow stick, safety noodle, whistle, bag and net |
| Good for | Families, first-time snorkelers, shell collectors. No strong swimming needed; water under 4 ft. |
Choose your location
Anna Maria Island
Next to the King Fish boat ramp, 752 Manatee Ave, Holmes Beach, FL 34217
Booking opens in a secure pop-up powered by FareHarbor. Prefer to text? Send your date, location and party size to 941-782-9226, or email funfltours@gmail.com.
Questions
How long is the tour?
75 minutes: about 60 minutes in the water and 15 minutes on the sand for show-and-tell.
What time does it start?
Tours leave nightly at 8:30 PM, weather permitting. Please arrive 20 minutes early to gear up and hear the safety briefing.
How much does it cost?
Adults 12 and up are $60, ages 6 to 11 are $45, and children 5 and under are free. The price is the same at every location.
Do I need to be a strong swimmer?
No. The water stays under 4 feet deep and guests wade in from shore. Everyone wears a safety noodle, whistle and glow stick.
What should I bring?
Your swimsuit. Snorkel gear, aqua socks, a glow stick, a safety noodle, a whistle, a collection bag and a net are provided. You cannot bring your own mask or snorkel.
Can children 5 and under come?
Yes, free with a parent, but they must be booked ahead by text at 941-782-9226 and must bring their own properly fitted life jacket and water shoes.
Can we keep the shells?
You can keep empty shells. Living animals are looked at briefly and returned to the water. Sightings of shells, crabs, seahorses and fish are possible but never guaranteed.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancel 72 or more hours ahead for a full refund. Between 72 and 24 hours ahead is non-refundable, but you can reschedule once or take a raincheck. Less than 24 hours, arriving late or not showing up is non-refundable with no rescheduling. Requests must be sent by text or email and are timed from when we receive them. If we cancel for heavy sustained rain, nearby lightning or unsafe winds, you can choose a full refund, a reschedule or a raincheck.
Who runs the tour?
Fun Florida Tours, a family-run tour company based in Bradenton, Florida.