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You can book a boat ride to Shell Island from us. We will take your boat to secret areas along the coast that many tourists miss. You are welcome to bring lunch or drinks. You can also bring a lunch or beverages to help preserve this natural habitat.

Shell Island Florida Boat Rentals

Shell Island Florida Boat Rentals


Shell Island Boats can carry 6 people per boat, while our Large Family Cruiser boats can hold 15 (children included). You can be in the water quickly with your snorkel gear on without having to splash or disrupt large groups, which often scares the dolphins.

Shell Island Boat Cruise


You will have memories to last a lifetime when the Atlantic Bottle Nose Dolphins are up close and personal.

Shell Island Boat Cruise

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Shell Island cannot be reached by water. Visitors must travel by boat to get there. Shell Island Ferry is the simplest, most reliable, and fastest way to get to Shell Island. Since 1999, the Shell Island Ferry has been the official Shell Island Ferry of St. Andrews State Park.

How much does Shell Island cost


With one of our well maintained Shell Island Pontoon Boat Rentals, you can explore Shell Island on your own or with your loved ones.

Shell Island Boat Cruise

Shell Island Boats Destin


Shell Island is just one part of the tour. We will be crossing the island. We often see dolphins swimming in the area. Keep an eye out for them. A charter fishing trip could include a Shell Island stop.

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