Shell Island is home to dolphins. You can also explore the white sandy beaches and clear Emerald waters.


For the ultimate in freedom and adventure book your own pontoon boat! Due to demand reservations are highly recommended.

Boats

Boats


Book your Shell Island trip today. The best excursion in panama City Beach Florida. You've already tried parasailing, banana boat rides, and jetskis. Now you can relax in the sun and watch the waves crash on the beach. You've seen it all.

Boat Tour


Panama City Beach's most visited tourist attraction is Shell Island, where you can see dolphins. Jet ski tours are available as well as boat cruises to Shell Island. Shell Island has stunning views for snorkeling and is a great spot to get that family photo.

Boat Tour

Shell Island Pontoon Boats


Shell Island, a 7-mile-long barrier island and beach in the southern part of St. Andrews State Park, is undeveloped. The island can be reached by private boat or via the Shell Island Shuttle. It is a must-see for anyone who wants to enjoy pristine beaches. There are many great options for snorkeling and swimming. You can explore the natural habitats of rare Florida wildlife and plants by hiking inland.

Shell Island Boat Ride


Do you want to snorkel with dolphins or rent jet skis? Parasailing would be a fun activity for the whole family. Shell Island not only offers information on all of these wonderful vacation activities, but you can also order these items here in advance to make your reservation.

Boat Tour

Experience


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Frequently Asked Questions

This island is not as secluded as you see on the pictures and we couldn't find any of the cool shells either. (I understand that it's nature and can't be controlled).

Shell Island has a fascinating amount of local wildlife including dolphins, loggerhead turtles, green sea turtles, ghost crabs, beach mice, nine-banded armadillos, alligators that live in the lake on the island, marsh rabbits, racoons and more.

Shell Island is a nature preserve with no restrooms or any other visitor facilities such as trash receptacles, picnic tables, or shade pavilions. There is no trash removal service. Island visitors are asked to be responsible and take everything they bring to the Island with them when they leave.

Every year, visitors flock to the white sands of Panama City Beach, and each year they are joined by some 200 different species of shark. Both are drawn to the area's crystal clear waters and abundant sea life. The double sandbar system at Panama City Beach creates a deep water channel close to shore