You can also find any type of vacation activity that interests you, including lots of kid-friendly options right here. You can find out more about where to stay in Florida and where to go once you're here in Panama City Beach by visiting our Where to Go or Where to Stay sections.


This is a wonderful way for all the family to see dolphins. You can visit Shell Island or swim in the Emerald water of the Gulf of Mexico.

Is Shell Island Worth It

Is Shell Island Worth It


Shell Island Boats can be your local guide to Panama City Beach boat rentals, as well as some of the most visited attractions in Panama City Beach. Continue exploring our website for more information and photos. You can also call us at (850) 633-1278, or stop by our dock-side kiosk located at 5709 North Lagoon Dr. Panama City Beach.

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Looking for things to do in Panama City Beach Florida? Experience a really exciting day on the water at the helm of your own private pontoon boat with our Panama City Beach pontoon rentals. Meet the local bottlenose dolphins on one of our Panama City Beach dolphin tours. Or come aboard with us to enjoy the best Panama City beach snorkeling.

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Our Shell Island Dolphin Tours are one the most memorable experiences that you can have in Panama City Beach.

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The Shell Island Boats is the safest, quickest, and easiest way to reach Shell Island. The Boat is also your connection to snorkel gear rentals and Shell Island Snorkel Tours, kayak rental and Shuttle ticket packages, Panama City Beach dolphin tours, and more.

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Shell Island Boats is your local connection to great Panama City Beach boat rentals and some of the most popular attractions in Panama City Beach. For more detailed information on things to do in Panama City Beach and plenty of pictures, continue exploring our website. You can also give us a call at (850) 630-1278 or drop by our dock-side kiosk at 5709 North Lagoon Dr in Panama City Beach.

Frequently Asked Questions

Though the area boasts an average of 320 days of sunshine per year, late spring, summer and early fall offer some of the warmest air and water temperatures. Plus, by avoiding a visit in March or April, you'll dodge the deluge of college students who descend on the area's ivory sands every year for spring break.

There is no limit to the activities you can experience at or on Shell Island! You can swim, snorkel, paddleboard, go kayaking, sunbathe, hunt seashells, go hiking, have a picnic, and more!

Once you get there it is all worth it, as it is the most beautiful water I've ever seen. It is like you are swimming in a pool. It is so crystal clear. We didn't know what to expect so we went planning to spend a few hours on the island. Come expecting to spend all day!

There is still an amazingly pristine, uninhabited island just waiting to be explored. Shell Island is a barrier island, a 7-mile stretch of undeveloped land nestled between the Gulf of Mexico and St. Andrews