St. Andrew Bay houses one of most important populations of bottlenoses. These are the famous grey dolphins most people have seen on television, in movies, and at marine parks. Shell Island Pontoons offers dolphin tours where you can see wild bottlenoses in their natural environment. This is an amazing opportunity that will leave you with unforgettable memories of your Panama City Beach vacation. Take a Panama City Beach Dolphin Tour with us to experience a dolphin encounter that will become the highlight of your Panama City Beach stay.


See Dolphins and explore the pristine White Sand beaches and crystal clear Emerald waters at Shell Island!

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The western half of Shell Island is part of the St. Andrews State Park. It’s as natural as Florida gets. Which means that you won’t be stopping at a concession stand or stopping at a picnic table. But you will get a chance to see some of the most beautiful, untouched wild land left on the East Coast. Get a chance to see a variety of endangered species.

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Parasailing is an amazing way to view the Emerald Waters and the White Sand Beaches of Shell Island.

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Do you wish to rent a jetski or swim with dolphins? Would you like your family to parasail with dolphins? Shell Island provides information on these great vacation activities and you can order these items in advance to ensure your reservation.

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It's a great way to bring the whole family along to see dolphins. Visit Shell Island and take a dip in the Emerald waters of Gulf of Mexico.

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It's sure to be memories that last a lifetime, seeing our most famous resident up close, the Atlantic Bottle Nose Dolphins.

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