ShellingWork the shoreline at your pace
Caladesi's beaches and sandbars are famous for shells. Drift in, cut the motor, and walk the waterline with a bag in hand.
Caladesi Island · Dunedin(a) Caladesi Island, by water
Caladesi Island Boat Rental
Drive your own electric GoBoat to one of the last undeveloped barrier islands on this coast. No ferry line, no experience, no fuel smell — just a slow, quiet boat, a shell bag, and a beach that still feels wild.
- 2, 3, 4 hours or half day
- Seats 2 or solo
- Dogs welcome
- Famous shelling beaches
(b) What the cruise looks like
The island most people only see from a ferry
Caladesi Island has no road in — most visitors queue for the ferry and stay near the dock. A GoBoat from the Dunedin Causeway puts you on the quiet side of the island: the sandbars, the shelling stretches and the shallow water in between.
Shelling
Dogs welcomeBring the whole crew
Dogs ride along for free on every rental. The round inflatable deck gives them a stable place to sit, and the quiet motor keeps the day calm for nervous passengers.
Golden hourThe island at dusk
When the ferry crowds head home, the island goes quiet. A late two-hour slot puts you on the water for the best light of the day.
(c) Pick your boat
Double GoBoat
Two seats, room for a cooler and a dog, and enough deck to stretch out. The way most couples and pairs book it.
$149 for 2 hours · October launch special
Single GoBoat
One captain's seat and the same quiet electric motor. A good fit for a solo cruise, a first time behind the throttle, or a quick midweek escape.
$129 for 2 hours · October launch special
Three-hour, four-hour and half-day rentals are available, along with our Caladesi Shelling experience and Drop & Go delivery. Those are priced with your request and confirmed before anything is finalized.
(d) Good to know
Before you set a date
Sending a request is not a charge. We check the weather, the tide and the fleet, then confirm your time and meeting spot by phone or email.
Check your date- Life jackets are on board and worn as instructed.
- Coolers are welcome, so you can pack drinks and snacks for the trip.
- Sightings of dolphins, manatees and seabirds are common but never guaranteed.
- Your exact launch and meeting spot is confirmed after you send your request.
- A signed rental waiver is required before your booking is finalized.
- We are a small Dunedin outfit: you send a request, and a real person confirms it by phone or email.
(e) Questions
Caladesi Island GoBoat FAQ
Do I need boating experience to rent a GoBoat for Caladesi Island?
No. A GoBoat is steered with a simple throttle and moves at about 5 mph, so it feels closer to a slow, quiet paddle boat than a powerboat. We walk you through the controls and the safety basics before you leave the shore, and life jackets are worn as instructed.
Where do we launch for a Caladesi Island cruise?
We launch from the Dunedin Causeway area, right between Honeymoon Island and Caladesi Island. The exact launch and landing spot is confirmed after your request, based on weather, tides, water conditions, safe access and local operating requirements.
Is Caladesi Island good for shelling?
It's one of the best shelling spots on this coast — an undeveloped barrier island with quiet beaches that most visitors can only reach by ferry. A GoBoat lets you work the shoreline and sandbars at your own pace, and our Caladesi Shelling experience plans the day around it.
Can we bring our dog?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on Coastal Cruisers GoBoat cruises, and there is a dog-friendly cruise option on the booking page if you want us to plan the day around it.
What does a Caladesi Island GoBoat rental cost?
The October launch special is $149 for a Double and $129 for a Single for two hours on the water. Longer rentals, featured experiences and Drop & Go delivery are priced with your request and confirmed before anything is finalized.
Is this a guided tour?
No. Every GoBoat rental is self-driven, so you set the pace and decide where to stop. Our team confirms your date, time and meeting spot, and stays reachable by phone or email while you are out.
Skip the ferry line. Take the quiet side.
Tell us your date and how long you want to be out there. We will confirm the rest.