RIDE THE OFFICIAL SHELL ISLAND FERRYIt will take about 15 minutes to reach our dock at the island.
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The cost of the visit to Shell Island on a Water Planet Dolphin Tour is included in our 4-Hour Dolphin Swim Tour. Is Shell Island worth the trip? The Shell Island experience is well worth it. Shell Island is a state nature preserve with a pristine and unique eco-system.
There is no cost for the island and there is nothing to spend money for on the island.... no restrooms, no facilities. It technically costs nothing to enter or to walk around Shell island, however, the cost is the transportation to get there.
That said, if you're into sand dollars, Shell Key is definitely worth a look. It's not that far from Fort De Soto's North Beach, so both areas have lots of sand dollar and sand dollar remnants.
Even though Shell Island might feel like a personal paradise, you don't need any special permission to visit. If you own a personal boat or choose to rent one during your time in the area, you can boat to Shell Island and anchor close to shore.