Such a great experience that I booked again and went back a second day. The staff was very helpful and made the boat ride fun. Captain Greg was great to talk with and good at his job. Both first mates Kyle on day two and Kristen?? the first day were awesome as well. Day two I booked last minute and had actually made a mistake, Marlin at the ticket booth was able to fix things and got me the proper refund very quickly. Marlin remembered me from the previous day and made sure I was taken care of. He was a very polite young man and knew exactly how to fix everything. I would recommend going during the week, it was so peaceful, at one point I could look both ways down the beach and I was the only person, it was incredible. Well worth every penny!!!
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Booking the Shell Key Ferry again the very next day might be one of the best compliments we can receive, Lukw! We’re glad Captain Greg, Kyle, and Kristen helped make both trips so enjoyable, and that Marlin was able to quickly straighten out the booking issue and make sure you were taken care of.
That peaceful stretch of beach you described is exactly what makes Shell Key Preserve such a special place to explore, especially on a quieter weekday.
Thank you for spending two days with Hubbard’s Marina from Fort De Soto in Tierra Verde. We really appreciate the recommendation and are happy both visits felt well worth it!
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Michele_H
August 16, 2026 · via Viator
We were able to see...
We were able to see dolphins! It was an amazing experience, I went solo and will be doing this again with the family!
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bigmack349
July 3, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
fun time
kids had a great time! lots of shells to collect.
事業者からの返答
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We're so happy to hear your kids had a great time exploring Shell Key and collecting shells. Watching families discover the island's natural beauty and head home with special treasures is one of our favorite parts of offering the Shell Key Ferry.
We appreciate you choosing Hubbard's Marina for your adventure departing from Fort De Soto in Tierra Verde. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome your family back for another fun day of shelling and exploring the next time you're in the area!
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raykU9926OC
July 1, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great time
had a great time captain ron and Kristen where great very friendly. made my birthday a special one for sure.
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What a wonderful way to celebrate your birthday, Ray! We're so glad you chose to spend your special day aboard our Shell Key Ferry and that Captain Ron and Kristen helped make it such a memorable experience. We'll be sure to share your kind words with them—they'll be thrilled to know they made your birthday even more enjoyable.
It means a lot that you chose Hubbard's Marina for your Shell Key Ferry adventure departing from Fort De Soto in Tierra Verde. We hope this birthday celebration is one you'll look back on with great memories, and we can't wait to welcome you back for another relaxing day on the water. Happy Birthday!
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pamsA2018RQ
June 26, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Beautifu Sunny Day
We had a great day- the Captain and Kyle were awesome and made the trip fun. The boat was full but there was enough room for everyone. Making the necklaces for the kids (and adults) on the way back out of shells that were found on the Island was a very nice touch! Would definitely recommend!
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A beautiful sunny day on Shell Key is hard to beat! We’re so glad you had a great experience on the Shell Key Ferry from Fort De Soto in Tierra Verde and that the captain and Kyle helped make the trip fun from start to finish.
It’s great to hear that even with a full boat, everyone still had enough room to enjoy the ride comfortably. We also love that the shell necklaces stood out as a special touch. Turning shells found on the island into keepsakes for both kids and adults is such a fun way to remember the day.
Thank you for recommending Hubbard’s Marina and for spending part of your day with us. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another Shell Key adventure!
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602damind
June 24, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Lightning Welch
Sierra and Capt Greg are the ones you want to give you the tour/ride out to Shell Key Island! Sierra knows her shells and went the extra mile to make the trip memorable and no so much as a tourist attraction event! I was fortunate this time to find a Lightning Welch shell❤️🐚
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Finding a lightning whelk on Shell Key is such a special souvenir from the island! We’re so glad you had a memorable Shell Key Ferry trip from Fort De Soto in Tierra Verde with Hubbard’s Marina.
Sierra and Captain Greg will love hearing your kind words. It’s wonderful to know Sierra’s shell knowledge and extra care helped make the trip feel personal, relaxed, and more meaningful than just a typical tour. That kind of connection to the island, the shells, and the experience is exactly what we love sharing with guests.
Thank you for choosing Hubbard’s Marina for your ride out to Shell Key Island. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another great shelling adventure soon!
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Deborah_S
June 20, 2026 · via Viator
Shell key
It’s okay to bring a little cooler with food and bring plenty of drinks. Current is strong close to the beach make sure you stay close to any kids in the water.
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Bobby_T
June 14, 2026 · via Viator
Not satisfied customer
Very crowded shells are everywhere but just small white normal shells way to many boats and pwc going by constantly and several folks were camping there
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Melanie_T
June 9, 2026 · via Viator
She'll Island adventure with my boys
Traveled with grandson and husband to Shell Island for shelling. Captain Greg and First Mate Sierra were friendly and provided interesting information about the area and what to expect.
Uneventful Ferry ride. Sierra made free necklaces for the kids with a shell they found. Great idea and meaningful keepsake for them. We thoroughly enjoyed the outing.
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xxW2788CE
June 3, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Fun finding shells
Kyle the first mate was great and Captian Greg was cool
事業者からの返答
Finding shells on Shell Key is always a fun way to spend time on the Gulf! We’re so glad you enjoyed your Shell Key Ferry trip with Hubbard’s Marina and had a great experience with the crew.
The Shell Key Ferry from Fort De Soto in Tierra Verde makes it easy to reach one of the area’s most beautiful natural islands, with time to relax, explore, and search for shells along the shoreline.Thank you for choosing Hubbard’s Marina for your Shell Key Ferry adventure. We appreciate the kind words and hope to welcome you back again soon for another trip to the island!
