Shellebrate Boat Tours LLC

Fantastic experience: I love everything about the boat and I had fun!

Fantastic experience: First of all, the Boat captain was AMAZING! My friends and I had an unforgettable time on this Boat Tours. The tour was a perfect mix of adventure and leisure. We saw dolphins playing and it was truly magical watching them play their natural habitat. Cruising to the sand bars was another highlight. The water was crystal clear perfect for a swim. And if you’re looking for a fun time, stopping at a tiki bar was a blast, great drinks food. So, Whether you’re visiting Sarasota or a local looking for a refreshing escape, I highly recommend this cruise!!

Fantastic experience: We did a girls day out with our fur babies and had the best time. We saw some of the most beautiful water. I highly recommend!!! Great time had by all... Thanks again...

Fantastic experience: Capt Rachel is AMAZING!! She put us on all the best sandbars. Took us to lunch at a really nice spot right on the water they served us great food and drinks. Saw lots of dolphins! She is very kind, considerate and very patient for open. Haven't been on a boat for a while LO. L Dog friendly too! Thank you so much Capt Rachel!!

Fantastic experience: Captain Rachael was absolutely amazing. My sister and I went on a day cruise with her and she was so knowledgeable about local landmarks and nature and shared all kinds of information with us. She was so flexible and gave us choices about what we could see and do. She let us anchor and swim at a sandbar. We saw all kinds of birds and the best part of the trip was when she was able to get an adult and young dolphin to come play in the wake of her boat! They were jumping and swimming right by the back of the boat! We are so grateful to her for creating such a memorable experience. Definitely recommend her services! Plus she shared that she LOVES turtles (so does my sister) and she wrote a children’s book that is all about turtles. Check out her website to schedule a trip and get her book!

Fantastic experience: We had the best time on Shellebrate today! Rachael was very accommodating to our family and our 3 young children aboard the boat, letting them pick their favorite songs, jumping off the side of the boat, looking for wildlife, and going fast! We enjoyed the sandbar & shelling, she took us to dock and have lunch. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: What a great daytrip for our group. Capt. Rachael was the best, she saw that we had the perfect day.

Fantastic experience: We had a fantastic time with Captain Rachel, I couldn’t say enough fantastic things about this trip. A definite must do if you’re in the area!

Fantastic experience: Rachel was amazing! Such a fun day! Super flexible and provided lots of great information about the island. Took us to some cute tiki bar restaurants. Would highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Our family of 5 had such a great time with Racheal on Shellebrate today! Would highly recommend booking with her. She’s very knowledgeable on the area as well as a fantastic captain! Handled the boat so well!

Fantastic experience: We did a morning marine life tour with my niece and nephew and it was definitely the highlight of their trip to Sarasota! Captain Russo is very knowledgeable about the local animals and plants. She anticipated what the kids and adults wanted to do and made it a very special day. Highly recommend her and will definitely use her again in the future. Treat yourself!!

Fantastic experience: Best ever!!!!!

Fantastic experience: Rachel has a great personality that made the trip so great. Smooth trip, beautiful sunset, well worth the money!

Fantastic experience: While vacationing in Siesta Key, we took a boat tour w/Capt Rachael. She was easy to book with, laid back, friendly, & professional. The boat tour was a highligh of our trip. She shared info w/us about the area & we also saw several dolphins. I highly recommend booking w Shellebrate Boat Tours & Capt. Rachael.

Fantastic experience: We had a perfect boat ride! Good, clean boat and an amazing Captain! We will definitely take another boat tour with Rachael!!! So much fun!

Fantastic experience: We had the most amazing day with Captain Rachel! Her knowledge of marine life really is exceptional! She’s a wonderful boat captain, and Shelabrarion is such a comfortable, beautiful boat! This is a “must-do” activity!

Fantastic experience: We had an awesome experience with Captain Racheal! She is a wealth of knowledge. We saw dolphins and even manatee while on her boat. It was a wonderful way to spend the day and experience Sarasota.

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend a boat tour with Captain Racheal! I go several times a year and every time is unique. I’ve seen dolphins, manatees and rare birds. She will take you wherever you like. We started at Casey Key and went up to downtown Sarasota, stopped by Marina Jacks for a drink and went to the sandbar! The private tour experience is worth every penny! She is the best!

Fantastic experience: We had the best day ever on Sunday!! Captain Rachael Russo was awesome and we got to learn so much about the area!! We stopped for drinks and apps, saw the cutest dolphin family, beautiful birds, AND the most amazing sunset. I’m already planning my next boat tour!! Thank you for the most fun Florida day!!!

Negative experience: Booked through Shellebrate Boat Tours and Rachael to propose to my fiancé. Scheduled for Rachael to take photos of the proposal and then take me and her family on the a boat tour. Rachael has lied to my fiance multiple times about sending our engagement photos saying "her computer crapped out" that she would be sending them on Friday, August 2nd she never did and has been ignoring all of our messages and calls. Please note our tour was back in April. I had also ordered a koozie and a yeti for my fiancé. It took her until July to finally send those. Rachael took away photos from a very important moment in our lives and we will never get that back. Completely unprofessional. I would not recommend booking with someone who constantly lies. Very untrustworthy.

Fantastic experience: Rachel is very knowledgeable about the Sarasota area and boat tours. highly recommend

Fantastic experience: Our boat tour with Captain Rachael was great!! She knew so much about the area and the marine life. We spotted a lot of dolphins! This was the first boat ride ever for our kids. They were pretty nervous before, but the Captain took the waves so gently, and we cruised along so easily... they loved it! By the end, both kids were acting like they were boating pros! This was such a fantastic way to spend my birthday! I think having experiences is way better than any material presents. We had such a nice time and really enjoyed the sunshine and beautiful water. It was fun learning about the area and people. Definitely reccomend!!

Fantastic experience: Captain Rachael is super easy to work with and knows her way around the area waters. On the day of our charter it was a little windy and rough, no problem for Rachael, she found a beautiful place to go that was calm and peaceful. If there were more than 5 stars, I would go there. Her boat was nice and clean and perfect for my friends and I. Thanks, Rachael!

Fantastic experience: Captain Rachael is very accommodating and professional. She loves & takes pride in her business and customers, the whole experience is fun and educational! She offers unique boat tours like the sunset couples massage boat tour which is amazing & a relaxing way to end the day. I have never seen dolphins on other tours like I did on her tour. She is like a "dolphin whisper" the dolphins literally love coming out to play when she is around which makes for a fun and exciting experience.

Fantastic experience: Captain Rachael was so accommodating, very informative & entertaining. Our group of four plus one dog were happy with our adventure!

Fantastic experience: We had a wonderful shelling and dolphin tour with Captain Rachel. She was knowledgeable, welcoming, and fun! 2 thumbs up

Fantastic experience: Rachael is a great Captain. Very professional, knowledgeable and always fun! Highly recommend booking a tour with her!!

Fantastic experience: Captain Racheal with Shellebrate boat tours was perfect!! We went for a nice evening tour and had photos done with FayInFlight Photography and Videography. Rachael was more than accommodating, took us to some really nice secluded and beautiful spots. She went above and beyond for us and knew the local waters like the back of her hand. Great Captain all around and went above and beyond for us. If you are looking to have a nice outing with your family or friends, stop looking and book with her! Can’t thank her enough

Fantastic experience: Wonderful experience! Catered to all the ages and we never felt rushed. What a great time. Definitely would do this again.

Fantastic experience: We chose Shellebrate based on reviews of Rachel and the experience she provides to her guests. Needless to say, we were not disappointed!!! We did the tiki bar tour and managed to see dolphins and pelicans along the way. At each stop, Rachel was greeted by locals, who raved to us that we "had the best tour guide and captain". Our trip even concluded with a celebrity sighting :) We'll definitely be return customers!

Fantastic experience: We really enjoyed the laid back and informative tour. We would highly recommend Captain Racheal to anyone looking to tour the area by water and learn about other fun things to do. We would book again just to hang out on her boat for a couple hours.

Fantastic experience: FIVE STARS! You CANNOT go wrong with Rachael. She is collaborative, kind, easygoing, and professional. She brought the great vibes and is the perfect captain and tour guide. My group had a beautiful experience from start to finish. She goes above and beyond to assure you have a good time, including showing us a pod of dolphins. I hope to join her on the water again soon. <3

Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach!

Fantastic experience: We did a 3 hour boat tour with Shellebrate May 2021. We had an AMAZING time!!! Captain Rachel is knowledgeable and the boat is very nice. I wanted to see some marine wildlife and with her help (and a bit of luck) we saw 2 manatees and 2 dolphins flipping in the air. We also stopped at a tiki bar which was nice way to wrap up the boat tour. We definitely plan to book with shellebrate on our future trips to Siesta Key.

Fantastic experience: Captain Rachel was outstanding. We were running late (for various reasons) and she added onto the end of our tour (tiki bar hopping). We had a few too many - telling you what a good time we had - and she actually took us directly to our house in siesta key on a canal. Highly recommend her and the tour!!

Fantastic experience: She's absolutely amazing great with kids great with families Best time ever you should definitely do this trip if you can!!

Fantastic experience: We had a wonderful tiki bar sunset cruise with Rachael! Highly recommend ! She’s so knowledgeable and can answer any question about the area, birds, and marine life! The tiki bar stops were so fun, and the spectacular sunset. In such a small group, you feel like your on your friends boat, no better place to take a tour on the water! Will be back!

Fantastic experience: Captain Rachel provided a wonderful tour for our family (kids 1, 5, and 8). She made sure to find a dolphin for our daughter. Would highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: This was the PERFECT way to spend our first day in “Sarasota!” Rachel is everything you need her to be! She’s professional yet laid back, knowledgeable and talkative about the area and homes and businesses, keeps a clean boat and know how to show you a good time! We had our 8 and 10 year old daughters with us and she was great with the kids. We also had our small dog aboard and she was good to him too! If we come back to the area we’ll be sure to book with Rachel again! Pack some adult beverages and plan to have a good with her!

Fantastic experience: Captain Rach is truly one of a kind. She's polite, professional, accommodating and fun! I met Captain Rach years ago with another boat company and tour and had the best time as she showed us around the area for a wild Bachelorette party! Then, was lucky enough to be her first customer on her own boat. We've ridden numerous times with her since then and are always just so pleased. She knows great places to take people, makes you feel comfortable, and is an amazing woman captain! If you'd like to take any type of tour...relaxing and cozy...to wild and crazy, on an immaculate new boat, she's your girl!!

Fantastic experience: Had awesome time with Capt Rachael! My son was in town for long weekend and along with friends, enjoyed time on water. Great day, great time , great friends and great memories! Highly recommend Shellebrate!

Fantastic experience: Captain Rachael Russo is amazing. I've known her since she was running a water taxi and she now has her own beautiful boat. She absolutely loves what she does, getting to meet new people and she is great with kids. She is also an excellent photographer and knows a lot about the birds and exactly where to find dolphins and manatees. Many of our guests have cruised with her and all have written to thank us for the recommendation.

Fantastic experience: We had a great boat tour today with Captain Rachael and Shellabrate. She is very knowledgeable about the area and its history. My grandchildren wanted to see dolphins and manatees and Rachael knew just where to find them. I can't recommend her highly enough. If you want a great, safe tour, book with Captain Rachael and Shellabrate Boat Tours.

Fantastic experience: Enjoyed a nice, informative, relaxing boat tour with an excellent boat captain. Thank you captain Russo.

Fantastic experience: Incredible ride with captain Rachael! Boat was clean and it was very nice to have a female captain!

Fantastic experience: We have went out three times and love it! Rachael is a great tour guide. We recently went out for the Fourth of July.

Fantastic experience: Best 4th if July we have had in years, took sunset cruise had an blast ( pun intended ). Would highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: She was awesome!!!!! You won't be disappointed!!

Fantastic experience: What an awesome experience! This was the highlight of our trip, and something I will remember for the rest of time. The captain was friendly, kind, personable, and informative. We will be back, and have already told others about this tour. If we could do it every night, we would. If you are looking for an amazing, personal boat tour look no further. I rarely leave reviews, but this tour is worth it. MUST DO!

Fantastic experience: We did the sandbar hopping experience with a group of friends and had SO MUCH fun! Captain Rachel was laid back and enjoyable to talk to and knew all of the best spots. She let us plug our own music up to her boat so we were bumpin all the way, and we even had some dolphin and manatee sightings! We will be booking our next boating adventure with Captain Rachel for sure!

Fantastic experience: We had a great time! Stopped to swim on a sand bar ..watched a family of dolphins swim and play ...many birds ..great ride bathroom on board

Fantastic experience: Captain Rachel was awesome!! Bridesmaids and I had a great time as Rachel took us to different Tiki bars as well as give us some history of several places as we went. We were able to play our own music and there was a bathroom on board....bonus! She was very professional and we had an amazing time on Shellabrate!! I will definitely do this again!!

Fantastic experience: Racheal is the ultimate professional tour guide and captain! My husband and I signed up for a tour today after following her on Facebook for over a year ! She did not disappoint. Not only is Racheal a knowledgable tour guide ( bonus ) she really knows her way around the waterways!. Her boat is super clean and even has a head ( boat speak for bathroom!) We pulled up to Pop's for food and drink and served dockside due to the mandatory restaurant dining- in closures. Way to support a local business! Thank you Racheal and see you soon for a sunset tiki bar tour!!

Fantastic experience: Our group of four had a fantastic afternoon with Captain Rachel! She was quick to respond to our last minute request for a boat tour, and very welcoming and professional. Her boat was clean and well set up for guests. It was the perfect afternoon of sun and relaxation! We will definitely use her again and would highly recommend her.

Fantastic experience: What a super fun day! Rachael, our captain, was a blast! She was very knowledgeable, professional and fun! I highly recommend this company!!! Worth every penny!

Fantastic experience: Six of us took Captain Rachel's Tiki Bar Hop -- it was a great time! Actually even more fun than we thought it would be. She was the perfect guide -- the best mix of knowledge without interjecting too much and letting her passengers do their own thing. Great speaker on board to play your music via bluetooth. Would definitely recommend and use Shellebrate again!

Fantastic experience: Great host and commentary. My out of town guests LOVED it❤️. I highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: My wife and I took a New Year's Eve cruise with Captain Rachel to Sarasota to see the fireworks. We had a great time. Captain Rachel is very professional, well organized, and very personable. It was a wonderful evening, we will definitely book trips with her in the future. Very highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: We took a boat tour while on vacation in Siesta Key. Captain Rachael was fantastic. She was knowledgable and she knew right where the dolphins were! We highly recommend her boat tour.

Fantastic experience: Captain Rachael is really knowledgable when it comes to the waters. I highly suggest the sunset tour. Watching it on land doesn’t nearly compare to watching it on the water. It literally takes your breath away. We did two different tours with her and can’t wait to go again. Her hospitality is top-notch!!!

Fantastic experience: Captain Rachael was the best! She made sure everyone had a blast and provided outstanding service. We really appreciate her being able to pick us up and drop us off at our resort on Casey key. I highly recommend booking with her. I also wanna say I'll be back to do a clean up tour with her in the future and I wish more people cared about our environment like her. Cheers!

Fantastic experience: The Christmas Boat Parade tour was awesome ! Captain Rachel is definitely a great tour guide and a great host. The boat was very clean and actually had a bathroom on it! Thank you again for a great time, will definitely book another tour real soon!

Fantastic experience: Great trip out in the evening. Scheduled a Tiki Bar trip with Captain Rachel and had the best time. Captain Rachel is very knowledgeable about the area and extremely courteous to her guests. Do not miss the chance to spend some time on her boat. You will not regret it.

Fantastic experience: Every time I get on Rachaels boat I sing Shell-a-brate good times, C'mon, because I always know it's going to be a good time! Thanks for all the good memories and new ones to come! You're a great boat captain! My daughter always has a blast on your boat too! Thank you!!!

Fantastic experience: My wife and I took the sunset Cruise with shellebrate, it was one of the highlights of or time in Florida. Rachel has such a huge knowledge of the area, her boat is new which we felt it would be very dependable, and it was. The restroom on board was a big plus. The next trip to Florida, we will do it again

Fantastic experience: Friendly and fun bar hop trip up the Intercoastal. Captain Rachel was great and delivered a bonus “up close” experience with a school of dolphins.

Fantastic experience: I booked a surprise Tiki Bar Hop with Captain Rachel for my husband’s 60th Birthday this past Saturday. She was a great captain and the whole experience was awesome. She picked us up (6 of us) at Dockside in Venice and we stopped at Pop’s, Evie’s (get the duck buckets) and we ended at Marina Jack’s. We also saw a pod of dolphins that came very close to the boat. Beautiful, fun day all around and I highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: We moved down to Sarasota County about a year ago, but never took advantage of any of the water-based activities. We decided to take a sunset cruise and found Captain Rachel. She met us before sundown and took us on a trip up the Intracoastal Waterway describing landmarks and natural habitats. She then took us out on the Gulf through the Venice inlet, bringing us back to our car after a two hour look at our newly adopted home. We appreciate you Captain Rachel and will recommend you to everyone who wants to do a tour whether it be fishing or a sunset cruise.

Fantastic experience: When you down in Florida a boat tour is the way to go. Rachael is an awesome Captain, very Knowledgeable and Resourceful. Had a blast, cant wait to come back.

Fantastic experience: Rachael is a great captain! Very clean boat, a fun time, knowledgeable about where we are! Highly recommend !

Fantastic experience: Great time with captain Rachael! Got to see dolphins and went for a swim

Fantastic experience: Awesome time :)

Fantastic experience: Had a great time on 4th of July Sarasota fireworks tour with Captain Rachael.

Fantastic experience: I love the clean small boat with the Personnal touch that Rachel gave us. And not only did we see such beauty on the trip? Rachel took wonderful pictures for our memories! Props to Captain Russo!

Fantastic experience: Such an amazing day!!! Highly recommend. Rachael is a great tour guide and will show you some beautiful spots.