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For Panama City Beach residents looking for unspoiled white-sand beaches, Shell Island is a must-see spot. There is plenty of beach space on the island, as well as calm inshore waters that are ideal for snorkeling and swimming. The waters around the island are home to many colorful tropical fish, sea turtles, and dolphins. Walking the interior of Shell Island on land is a great way to discover rare coastal plants and bird species, as well as wildlife communities.

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Enjoy a Panama City Beach snorkeling experience at the Grand Lagoon. Our snorkel tour captains will take you to the best spots on the St. Andrews State Park island jetty. There are many marine habitats available, from sandy bottoms to shallow grass flats to the rugged faces of the jetties. There are many species of tropical fish, including crabs, rays and, if you are fortunate, some bottle nose dolphins or sea turtles. High-quality snorkel gear is available to rent, or as part a Panama City Beach tour package.

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Our Shell Island Dolphin Tours are one of the most memorable experiences you will have while visiting Panama City Beach.

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It is possible to snorkel at the St. Andrews State Park Pier, or out on Shell Island. You will find habitats from the sandy bottom to the shallow grass flats to rocky faces of jetties. The habitats include tropical fish, crabs, and rays. You might also see a turtle or one of the resident bottlenose Dolphins. Snorkel gear can be rented at the Jetty Store. Or you can get it as part a complete package, which includes boat tickets on a Shell Island Snorkel Tour.

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Shell Island Boats provide the fastest and most safest way to reach Shell Island. The Boat also serves as your connection to snorkel gear rentals or Shell Island Snorkel Tours.

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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