There are many things to do in Panama City Beach Florida. But there is one thing that you should not miss. Shell Island is at the southern end of the long stretch resort hotels and condominiums that line Panama City Beach's white sands, and it is just across from St. Andrews State Park. This island offers a stunning slice of Florida coastline for beach-lovers and outdoor adventurers.
Shell Island is an idyllic spot to enjoy the natural beauty of this untouched area during your Panama City Beach vacation. Book online with this calendar to see prices and availability. Shell Island Beach Tours can also be booked by calling us. You will discover the serene and peaceful beauty of Shell Island.
Habitats you will see in our Shell Island Beach Tour range from sand bottom, to shallow grass flats, to the rocky faces of the jetties. Expect to see tropical fish, crabs, rays, and if you are lucky, a sea turtle or some of the resident bottle nose dolphins. If you don’t have your own gear, snorkel equipment is available for rent at the Jetty Store, or get it as part of a complete package along with Shuttle tickets on a Shell Island Beach Tour.
Shell Island tours are 2-hours long and include the opportunity to view our most famous residents, Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins. Parasailing is a great way to see Shell Island's Emerald Waters and White Sand Beaches.
The habitats that you'll see on our Shell Island Beach Tour include sand bottom, shallow grass flats, and the rocky faces in the jetties. You will see tropical fish, crabs and rays. If you're lucky, a turtle or one of the resident bottlenose dolphins. You can rent snorkel gear at the Jetty Store or purchase it as part of a package that includes Shuttle tickets for a Shell Island Beach Tour.
Shell Island's undeveloped nature means that there aren't any facilities such as concession stands, restrooms or other manmade amenities. If you need food or drinks, you will need them to bring them along. It's vital that you return any food or beverages you brought in to preserve the natural beauty surrounding the area.
You can't make your Panama City Beach vacation complete without seeing the beautiful Shell Island. Shell Island Beach Tour can help you make your vacation memorable by booking your trip today. Shell Island Beach Tour only takes 6 people per boat, unlike larger boats that can carry 150 people. You can be in the water quickly with your snorkel gear on without any disruptions or splashes, which can often scare the dolphins away.
For only 13 passengers, the private dolphin tour lasts 2 hours. Captain will reserve the boat to your group or for you. Coast Guard regulations limit the number of passengers to 13, which includes infants and small children.
Shell Island is a beautiful place to visit during your Panama City Beach vacation. This page has a calendar that shows availability and prices. You can book online right now. Shell Island Beach Tours is also available by phone. Enjoy the peaceful and serene beauty of Shell Island.
A Panama City Beach vacation doesn't end when you see Shell Island's natural beauty. Shell Island Beach Tour has the perfect trip for you. Shell Island Beach Tour takes only six people per boat as opposed to larger tour boats that can accommodate up to 150. We can quickly have you in the water wearing your snorkel gear and without creating any splashes and disturbances that large groups cause, which often scares the dolphins away.
With sparkling clear water bordering its sugar-white sandy shore, Shell Island is a rare opportunity to experience a beach as nature intended, without any distractions. Accessible but preserved, Shell Island is seven miles of undeveloped paradise nestled between the gulf and St. Andrew Bay and inhabited by diverse wildlife. Shell Island has all the makings of a perfect activity-filled beach vacation.
Your Panama City Beach vacation isn’t complete until you’ve see the natural and lovely beauty of Shell Island. Contact Shell Island Beach Tour today to book your trip and make your vacation one to remember. Unlike larger tour boats that carry up to 150 people, Shell Island Beach Tour carries only 6 passengers per boat. We can have you in the water with your snorkel gear on quickly and without all the splashing and disruptions that large groups create, often frightening the dolphins away.
Do you wish to rent a jetski or swim with dolphins? Parasailing would be a fun activity for the whole family. Shell Island provides information and can even help you to reserve your spot. Shell Island sightseeing dolphin tours are one of the most visited tourist attractions in Panama City Beach. Shell Island Beach Tour offers both boat cruises and jet ski tours. Shell Island has stunning views for snorkeling and is a great spot to take that family picture you've been wanting.
Shell Island, Panama City Bay, is one of the most beautiful examples of Florida's stunning natural world outside of the parks. For generations, it's been the Florida that draws people to this area. It is wild, beautiful and pristine. Shell Island, an undeveloped barrier island off Panama City Beach's coast, measures approximately 7 miles from east to west. It is well-known for its beautiful inland lake, its sand dunes, scrub forests, pine hammocks and its gorgeous scrub forests. There are many species of wildlife that can be found on the island, including ghost crabs and nesting shorebirds as well as deer and other endangered species like green and loggerhead turtles.
Shuttle runs every 30 mins, seven days a semaine, from 9 a.m. through 5 p.m. during the summer season, and every hour during spring and autumn, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. All shuttle schedules are subject to weather and water conditions.
Shell Island is a nature preserve without any restrooms or other visitor facilities, such as trash bins, picnic tables or shade pavilions. There is no trash collection service. Island visitors are expected to take all their trash with them when they leave the Island.
Walking about a mile along a beautiful beach, from one end of the island to another side of the island takes approximately half an hour.