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Cayo Costa
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Cayo Costa Shelling Adventure

Shelling

Captiva Cruises flagship — boat to the wild state-park island of Cayo Costa for the best uncrowded shelling in southwest Florida.

1:00 PM

Next boat

4 hrs

Trip

$65

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Dock wisdom

Captiva Cruises is the main operator — book ahead, their Cayo Costa trips sell out in season.

Cayo Costa is the best undisturbed shelling in the area, far fewer people than Sanibel's beaches.

Morning dolphin trips get the calmest water; sunset sails are the most popular — book a day ahead.

All boats leave from McCarthy's Marina in the heart of Captiva village.

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Operators are real local fixtures — confirm current sailing times and prices with each operator before you go. Countdowns run on the real local clock and the sunset sail time is computed from tonight’s actual sunset.