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Arrival at the Island Inn Monday May 6th and Checkout Thursday May 9th

Join expert sheller and Sanibel resident Pam Rambo (as featured in the New York Times, CBS Sunday Morning and many other prestigious publications) for a spectacular 3-night guided tour of the most productive shelling beaches surrounding the islands of Sanibel and Captiva.

This package costs $275 per person, plus accommodation, is available by phone reservation only.
Please call 800-851-5088 to make a reservation!

Rates & Reservations starting from $169 and up and cottages start at $280 per night.

This special Shelling Package price includes:

  • Guided by renowned expert sheller Pam Rambo – as featured in the New York Times, CBS, Washington Post and NBC Travel
  • Welcome cocktail
  • Breakfast and boxed lunch each full day of package
  • Welcome Dinner at award winning restaurant, Traditions On The Beach
  • Dinner at George and Wendy’s Seafood Grille and Desert at Zebra Frozen Yogurt
  • A full day’s guided shelling cruise to secluded Cayo Costa state park
  • Private tour with the Director of the Bailey Matthew Shell Museum
  • An ‘Exclusive Promotion’ discount pack – with over 25 local retailers and attractions
  • An Island Inn Shelling Goodie Bag

Monday, May 6, 2013

  • Guests check in on Monday afternoon at 3pm
  • Receive special shelling goodie bag and Exclusive Promotion Pack (entitles you to exclusive discounts and special offers at local retail stores and for local excursions)
  • 4:30pm Visit to the Bailey Matthews Shell Museum for private tour
  • 7pm Welcome cocktail and introductory words by Pam Rambo, Shelling expert
  • 7:30pm Dinner at Traditions On The Beach – guests will also be joined by ‘Super Sheller’ Clark Rambo

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

  • 7:30am Breakfast followed by first guided shelling on beach at 09:00, directly in front of Island Inn (*tides permitting)
  • Second guided shelling experience: Depending on tides, this will be at lighthouse beach/Bowman’s Beach/Blind Pass or Gulfside park (Algiers)
  • Lunch on the beach – Boxed lunch provided
  • Move to third beach location for continued guided shelling experience
  • Afternoon free for beach time/retail time
  • 7pm Dinner at George and Wendy’s Seafood Grille (private room) followed by frozen yogurt treats at Zebra

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

  • 7:30am Breakfast
  • 8:45am Arrive at Captiva to board a Captiva Cruises full day shelling cruise to Cayo Costa, the secluded state park accessible only by boat and known for its excellent shelling. (recommended to leave at 8:15)
  • Lunch on the beach – boxed lunch will be provided
  • 4pm return to shore on Captiva
  • Evening free to dine locally

Thursday, May 9, 2013

  • 7:30am Farewell shelling breakfast and wrap up by Pam Rambo
  • Guests check-out

*Itinerary subject to change with tides and local weather.