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Egmont Key + Shell Key Pontoon Tours from John’s Pass
Choose your island day. Egmont Key is known for wildlife and historic ruins, while Shell Key Preserve is famous for quiet shoreline exploring and shelling. Both tours launch near John’s Pass in Madeira Beach.
Wildlife + Old Florida Ruins
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EGMONT KEY TOUR
A National Wildlife Refuge and Sanctuary, Egmont Key and State Park has been named Florida's Top Beach locations. The Key is one of the areas most beautiful places to explore the grounds.
Wild Gopher Tortoises, Florida Box Turtles, Loggerhead Sea Turtles and countless varieties of rare birds, including migratory birds and native sea birds have been spotted on the island.
Home of the old Fort Dade, many ruins of the original infrastructure are still present on the island today.
A true gem, Shell Key Island Preserve serves as one of the County’s largest undeveloped barrier islands, including numerous mangrove islands and expansive seagrass beds.
This 1,800-acre preserve protects sensitive marine habitats, yet one of the main reasons locals and tourists flock to the island is for the massive amount of sea shells that can be found along the expansive and beautiful shorelines.
Come see why the island is coveted by tourists and natives alike!
An Island Full of Sea Shells
Choose your island
Water Activities
Tubing & Wakeboarding
We believe in facilitating a fun and safe environment for our patrons and those sharing the water around us. Which is why we offer a Captained Tubing + Wake Boarding experience.
sunset island hopping tour
Explore John's Pass
Explore Florida's renowned Sunsets with an island hopping Sunset Tour of Florida's Gulf Coast Waters.
Tour through John's Pass, get up close with the Dolphins and wildlife, and explore the islands that stem along our Gulf Coast Waters.
Finish off the evening by venturing out into the Gulf of Mexico to experience the sunset first hand and travel back listening to all of your favorite music through our sound system that lights up the boat.
Wakeboarding, Tubing, Snorkeling. Other options are available. For a custom tour, please give us a call
727-383-2689
A Safe and Fun environment for friends and families
Water Activities
Egmont Key FAQs
Is Egmont Key good for snorkeling?
What should I bring for an Egmont Key tour?
Yes — it’s a great option for families who want a mix of beach time and exploring. If you’re bringing children, we’ll help you plan a route that fits your group’s comfort level.
Often, yes — but it depends on the tour length, conditions, and what else you want to do.
We offer a captained tubing + wakeboarding experience, and we can sometimes combine activities with an island day. CALL US to customize so we can match the right timing and route.
Yes — Egmont is known for “Old Florida” history and the remains of Fort Dade. If that’s your priority, book enough time so you can walk the island without rushing.
It can be — conditions change day to day. If snorkeling is a priority, bring your own gear and ask your captain what areas are best based on visibility, current, and boat traffic that day.
Egmont Key is best when you have time to actually explore. We recommend at least 4 hours if your goal is island time (walking the ruins + swimming). If you want a slower pace, more snorkeling time, or sandbar time before/after, go longer when available.
Bring towels, non-spray sunscreen, water shoes (or sandals you can get wet), and a hat. If you want to snorkel, bring your own snorkel set/goggles (and fins if you have them). Egmont is more “explore and walk,” so plan for a little more gear than a quick sandbar stop.
How many hours do you recommend for Egmont Key?
Can we explore the ruins at Egmont Key?
Can we add tubing, wakeboarding, or waterskiing?
Is Egmont Key good for families and kids?
Shell Key FAQs
Is Shell Key better than Egmont Key?
What should I bring for an Shell Key tour?
Yes — it’s a great option for families who want a mix of beach time and exploring. If you’re bringing children, we’ll help you plan a route that fits your group’s comfort level.
Often, yes — but it depends on the tour length, conditions, and what else you want to do.
We offer a captained tubing + wakeboarding experience, and we can sometimes combine activities with an island day. CALL US to customize so we can match the right timing and route.
Yes — bring anything you’d like to eat or drink. We provide a cooler setup (ice, water, and cups), and if you want zero prep you can add Stock the Cooler through our VIP Experience.
They’re different experiences. Shell Key is best for shelling + quiet shoreline time. Egmont Key is best for history + wildlife + exploring. If you tell us your goal, we’ll recommend the better fit.
Shell Key is perfect for a shorter island day. We recommend 3–4 hours if your plan is shelling, swimming, and relaxing. Go longer if you want a slow pace, extra stops, or time to really explore the preserve shoreline.
Bring towels, non-spray sunscreen, water shoes, and a mesh bag or small tote if you plan to collect shells. Shell Key is the “walk the shoreline and take your time” kind of day, so snacks and water are always a good idea (and yes, you can bring a full cooler of whatever you want).
