Shell Island Boats 2017
2-hour tours to Shell Island and to see our most famous residents, the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins!
Is Shell Island Open this year
Shell Island Boat rental is a great way enjoy a Shell Island vacation. A pontoonboat can be safely operated, it is spacious, stable, and very easy to maneuver. This boat is great for families and friends who want to have fun on the water. You can cruise St. Andrew Bay's clear blue waters and enjoy the sugar-white sands on Shell Island from your private pleasure craft.
The Grand Lagoon is a great spot to go on a Panama City Beach Snorkeling Adventure. Our snorkel trip captains are well-versed in the best spots at the St. Andrews State Park dock and Shell Island. The marine habitats include sand bottom, shallow grass flats, and the rocky face of the jetties. It is possible to spot tropical fish and crabs as well as rays. You can either rent snorkel gear from Panama City Beach or buy it as part your Panama City Beach snorkel trip package.
2-hour tours to Shell Island and to see our most famous residents, the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins!
Shell Island can only been accessed by boat. Shell Island Ferry allows visitors to access Shell Island in a safe, easy and quick manner. Since its inception, the Shell Island Ferry is the official Shell Island Ferry Service of St. Andrews State Park. It has been ferrying guests between Shell Island and the St. Andrews State Park Marina for many years.
Shell Island is a popular spot for Panama City Beach tourists looking for unspoiled white sand beaches. It has plenty of beaches and calm waters, making it a great place for swimming and snorkeling. In the surrounding waters, you will find many tropical fish, dolphins, as well as sea turtles. You can explore the Shell Island interior by foot, where you will find rare species of bird and wildlife.
Shell Island is a barrier island that stretches 7 miles long and a beach that forms the southern portion of St. Andrews State Park. Visitors who are looking for a pristine beach experience can access the island via private boat, or by the Shell Island Shuttle. The island is ideal for swimming and snorkeling. Walking inland on the island allows you to see rare Florida birds, plants, and wildlife in their natural state.
Private Sunset tours are a wonderful way to see Shell Island and Sunset from a different perspective. A knowledgeable captain guide will lead you on an unforgettable journey.
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