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This is only a small overview of the many recreational options available at Shell Island. Check out our website for more information. We have lots of pictures. Visit our Shell Island Web Cam to view the park in real time while you plan your vacation. For more information or to book your trip, call us at +1(850), 7567537.
With one of our well-maintained Shell Island Pontoon Boat Rentals, you can explore Shell Island on your own or with your loved ones.


A Panama City Beach vacation doesn't end when you visit Shell Island. We can help you make your vacation unforgettable. Contact us today!
3 hours of Fun in the Sun Shell Island offers snorkeling and exploration of the marine life. Enjoy the music and a rum punch... Try the paddleboards & watch out for Friendly Dolphins.

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The St. Andrews State Park jetty is a good spot for snorkeling, as well as Shell Island. There are many habitats available, including sand bottoms, shallow grass flats and the rocky faces of the jetties. There are many species of fish and crabs to be seen, as well as rays and, if you're lucky enough, some resident bottle nose dolphins. Renting snorkel equipment at the Jetty Store is an option, as well as purchasing it in a complete package with shuttle tickets on a Shell Island Snorkel Tour.
For both novice and expert kayakers, the waters around St. Andrews State Park offer a great place to start. There are plenty of great swimming and snorkeling spots, along with an interesting shoreline. Experiential paddlers might consider crossing to Shell Island or paddling out to the pass to do some sea kayaking. Renting a package that includes a ride in the Shell Island Cruise and kayaks on Shell Island is the best and most safest way of kayaking on Shell Island.

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Renting your own pontoon boat is a great way to enjoy a Shell Island beach day. Safe, stable, spacious, and easy to operate, a pontoon boat is ideal for a family or a group of friends looking for adventure on the water and the perfect way to visit Shell Island. You can cruise the clear blue waters of St. Andrew Bay and play on the sugar-white sands of Shell Island with your own private pleasure craft.
Beach bike rentals are available at the St. Andrews State Park Campground Camp Store. Ride around the campground loops and park roads as well as on the 2-mile paved bike trail that wanders through the park. It’s a great way to see deer and other park wildlife. The Park also features two short and easy hiking trails that give walkers a close look at native pine forest and coastal scrub habitats.

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Snorkeling is great around the St. Andrews State Park beach, and also on Shell Island. Habitats can range from sandy bottom to shallow grassy flats to the rock faces of the jetties. See tropical fishes, crabs, and rays. You might also see a turtle or some bottle nose dolphins if you are fortunate. Snorkel equipment can be rented from the Jetty Store. You may also purchase it as part or a complete package, which includes shuttle tickets and snorkel gear on a Shell Island Snorkel Tour.
St. Andrews State Park has waters that are suitable for both beginners and experts. There are many beautiful beaches that you can explore. You also have great swimming and snorkeling areas. Paddlers with experience may choose to cross to Shell Island. Or, they can even try sea kayaking out of the pass. You can kayak on Shell Island in safety and comfort by renting a rental package. It includes a ride on a Shell Island Cruise as well as kayaks.

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Turn onto North Lagoon as if you were headed to Captain Anderson's. After the turn you will continue past their parking lot AND past the Lighthouse Marina. We will then be on the right hand side underneath the trees/down a gravel road. There will be signs out front with our company name.
Book your shell island trip today. Best excursion in panama city beach Florida. So you have tried the banana boat rides , the parasailing trips, you’ve tried out our jetskis and you’ve rented lounge chairs and relaxed in the sun with the waves crashing on the surf. So you have seen it all, right?

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Dolphins are wild animals that live in their natural habitat. They are not kept in tanks or in netted areas. Polarized sunglasses are recommended to reduce the glare from the water in order to see wild dolphins better. It is rare to see dolphins.
We love our dolphins, and we want them to thrive for future generations. We would love for them to be just as excited to meet us as we are! However, it would also mean that dolphins are being fed on boats by people. This is illegal and potentially dangerous for them.

Frequently Asked Questions

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 seven miles of undeveloped scenery between the Gulf and St. Andrew Bay. At one point, Shell Island was inhabited by Native Americans, Spanish Settlers, and even pirates.

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

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!