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Sarasota Shelling Snorkeling Tour
Duration
Day Trip
Group Size
1-10 travelers
Price
$ 65.00
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Overview
When the sun goes down, a whole new world lights up beneath the waves. Join us for a 1-hour guided night shelling and snorkel tour through shallow water where illuminated sea life, hidden shells, and curious creatures come out to explore. With powerful 10,000-lumen LED pod lights guiding the way, you’ll search for shells, spot seahorses, crabs, and fish — all in a safe, guided, family-friendly setting.
Why Night Shelling & snorkeling in Sarasota?
Most shelling happens at sunrise — but the real magic happens after dark. Nighttime brings out species you’ll never see during the day. Our guided pods use bright LED lighting to reveal a glowing underwater world most visitors to Sarasota never get to experience.
What’s Included
- FREE Aqua socks
- Glow sticks
- Safety noodles
- Whistles
- Collection bags
- a 10,000-lumen LED light pod per group
Safety First
Tours take place in shallow water under 4 feet, guided by experienced leaders. Every guest is equipped with a safety noodle, whistle, and glow stick for visibility. This is an approachable, low-risk way for both beginners and experienced snorkelers to enjoy the ocean at night.
Our Shelling Policy
We believe in protecting marine life. Only empty shells may be kept — any living creature you find (crabs, seahorses, fish, hermit crabs, etc.) is gently observed and then returned to the sea.
THE EXPERIENCE
What to Expect on a 1- Hour Night Shelling & Snorkeling Tour in Sarasota
Our guided tours take small groups into the shallow, calm waters just off Sarasota, Florida. Each booked group shares a powerful 10,000-lumen LED light pod that illuminates the sea floor, revealing shells and sea creatures that are nearly invisible in daylight.
How it works:
- Check-in & Gear Up — Meet your guide at [MEETING LOCATION]. We’ll fit you with aqua socks, a glow stick, safety noodle, and whistle, and give a short safety briefing.
- Wade In — Walk into shallow water (never more than 4 feet deep) as a group, guided by your tour leader.
- Search & Discover — Use the group’s LED light pod to search the sand and shallows for shells, crabs, seahorses, and fish.
- Keep What’s Empty — Found an empty shell? It’s yours to keep in your collection bag. Any living creature is observed briefly, then returned to the water.
- Wrap Up — Return to shore after about an hour with your shell haul and stories to tell.
Who It’s For
- Families with kids
- Couples looking for a unique date-night activity
- Snorkeling beginners — no experience necessary
- Shell collectors chasing rare night finds
- Anyone who loves the ocean and wants to see it differently
What You Might Find
Night tours regularly turn up sand dollars, whelks, conchs, scallops, and other shells left behind by the tide — plus sightings of seahorses, crabs, small fish, and other shallow-water sea life drawn out by the dark.
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FREE Aqua socks
Guided Tour
18,000 Lumen Pod
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Cancellation Policy
**Terms, Cancellation & Policy Guidelines** -Customer-Initiated Cancellations: - 3+ Days (72+ hours) Prior to Departure: Eligible for a 100% full refund. - 24 to 72 Hours Prior to Departure: Non-refundable.You may reschedule your tour or receive a raincheck. - Less Than 24 Hours Prior to Departure: Non-refundable. No refunds, rescheduling, or rainchecks will be issued. **Weather & Company Cancellation Policy** Cancellation Authority - Only Fun Florida Tours can officially cancel a tour. If a tour is operational and a customer chooses not to attend or refuses to participate due to weather, rain, or a location change, no refunds or rescheduling will be granted. **Company Cancellations** Safety is our top priority. Fun Florida Tours monitors weather conditions closely and will only cancel a tour prior to launch for: Heavy, sustained rain, Nearby lightning, Unsafe high winds If Fun Florida Tours cancels your tour prior to launch, you may select a full refund, reschedule, or receive a raincheck. **Location & Time Adjustments** To ensure safety during unfavorable wind or water conditions, we reserve the right to move the launch to a safer nearby location or adjust departure times.You will be notified prior to launch if any changes occur. No refunds or rescheduling will be provided if a tour location or time is updated for safety reasons. **In-Tour Weather Cutoff** If a tour launches and operates before being cut short by weather, the tour is considered rendered and no refunds or rainchecks will be issued. **Travel & Unforeseen Expenses** Fun Florida Tours is not responsible for travel costs, transportation fees, or missed third-party reservations resulting from weather adjustments, schedule changes, or circumstances beyond our control. **Wrong Location Policy** Appointments and tours are location-specific. Please double-check your booking confirmation text for the exact address prior to departure.If you travel to or arrive at the wrong location, your booking will be marked as a no-show. To maintain operations for all scheduled guests:No Refunds: Payments and deposits are strictly non-refundable.No Free Rescheduling: Misdirected arrivals cannot be rescheduled without purchasing a new tour at full price. **Need Assistance?** All support is handled strictly via text or email. Text Us: 941-259-9713 Email: [email protected] Office Hours: 10 AM – 6 PM (Text-Only)
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Maximum Age:
99 years
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