Three Hour Shelling Cruise to Shell Key Preserve from John's Pass
Description
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!
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Itinerary
Explore 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.
The "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.
Often referred to as “Mad Beach” by the locals, this beach hosts soft, white sand and is a great place to spot dolphins.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(473)
We had a great time! Mike and Brandy were an awesome crew! Kids found a ton of sea shells saw a manatee up close and dolphins! Great family fun!
Fun crew, scenic boat ride, nice shells on Shell Key. Saw some dolphins! Snacks and drinks available for purchase. Good time for families!
Great fun from the minute we boarded the boat. Knowledgeable crew who who super helpful and friendly. Thanks to Mike and Kyle.
This was a very fun trip! The boat captain and mate were very knowledgeable and entertaining. It was safe and well worth the money! I would do it again.
The experience was great. The captains were all super funny and cracking jokes as much as they could with keeping it professional.
It's about an hour ride to the island, and an hour back. So, the shelling time is about an hour long. The boat ride is just as enjoyable- lots of sites to see and the crew tells you fun facts along the way. Robin and Collin were great! Was a very fun trip, and would do it again! We saw dolphins and even a manatee!
Robin and Collin are so friendly and fun. The tide was smooth (for those that get motion sickness). The fun facts and history was interesting and appreciated . The music was excellent!! We saw manatee and dolphins on our trip back to dock. We would definitely do this again.
“Worth it” is exactly what we love to hear! We’re so glad you enjoyed the Three Hour Shelling Cruise to Shell Key Preserve with Hubbard’s Marina and had such a smooth, comfortable ride. Robin and Collin will appreciate the kind words. It’s great to hear their friendly energy, fun facts, local history, and music helped make the trip even more enjoyable. Seeing manatees and dolphins on the ride back to John’s Pass in Madeira Beach is such a memorable way to end a Shell Key adventure. Thank you for choosing Hubbard’s Marina for your shelling cruise. We’re happy to hear you would do it again, and we hope to welcome you back soon!
This was a great time! Went with several friends and had a good time. Robin was a wonderful hostess. We will do again.
The Driver of the boat was very informative and allowed us to view the dolphins swimming around us. The shell key was perfect place to hang out for an hour in the water and got lots of shells too
Fun, friendly, knowledgeable crew. We had a great time. Don’t expect a secluded island. Beautiful shells collected for another amazing beach trip.
