Shelling inTampa

Shelling on an Island - Collect Shells from Anclote Island Beach in Tampa Bay Area

Go shelling in Tampa Bay

Yes, it's Florida and one of the Florida things to do is go shelling on a beach. You don't have to be a collector, just pick up some shells to take home with you. There is no limit on dead shells. Taking live creatures from their habitat on a Florida beach is illegal and can result in hefty fines. This includes sand dollars, whelks, augers and conch which are amongst the most popular found in this area.. Shelling is fun and relaxing on a beautiful beach.

The city beaches in Clearwater and St. Pete are not the best places to go shelling because they have been picked out. Even Caladesi Island does not have that many shells compared to Anclote Island.

The beaches at Anclote Island is the best place to go shelling in Tampa Bay. The reason for this is that the only way to get to Anclote Island is by boat. And that is where we come in. You have several options.

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PONTOON BOAT RENTAL

Rent a Boat for Shelling


The Cost of the Boat

Rent a pontoon boat and drive it yourself. Depending on the size of your party, rentals on our boats start at $250 for a half day, $350 for a full day and $400 for an overnight camping trip.

Our smallest boat can take 8 adults, our largest boat can take 10 adults, weight restrictions apply.


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How Much Does Hiring a Captain Cost?

Captained Boat Special

Worried about getting lost, or not finding the really cool places to go? Worried you might damage the rental boat by running aground or crashing into something? Hire an experienced and licensed local captain to join you on board to run the boat for you. He/she can show you the cool snorkel places and guide you exactly on where to go and how to be safe out on the water.
All of these captains are US Coast Guard licensed. Captains are private contractors and you need to pay them directly, in cash. If you have contracted a boat for a certain period of time (such as 4 hours) but decide to return early, YOU STILL PAY THE CAPTAIN THE FULL AMOUNT FOR THE CONTRACTED PERIOD.

IF YOU HIRE A CAPTAIN YOU WILL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR DRIVER DAMAGE TO THE BOAT! (this excludes any damage your party might cause to the boat).

$30 per hour PLUS GRATUITY (minimum charge: $120) Tipping Guidelines here >>>
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f you have 6 people or less we have a Captained Pontoon Special Package

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Areas our New Port Richey location is near to in the Greater Tampa Bay Area

We are about a 2 hour drive from Orlando, Disney World and Universal

Tampa
Clearwater
Clearwater Beach
St. Petersburg
St. Pete Beach

Palm Harbor
Tarpon Springs
Holiday
New Port Richey
Oldsmar

Port Richey
Hudson
Spring Hill
Hernando Beach
Weeki Watchee

Hillsborough County
Pinellas County
Pasco County
Hernando County

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