Shell Island Cruises Panama City Florida

Shell Island Catamaran Tour


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.


Enjoy a relaxing and fun-filled cruise through St. Andrews Bay, home to one of the world’s largest resident populations of bottlenose dolphins, to Shell Island. This undeveloped 7-mile barrier island is a local favorite and is one of the best beaches in Florida. See dolphins, collect shells, and walk the beautiful beaches of Shell Island.

Shell Island Catamaran Cruise

Shell Island Catamaran Cruise


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.

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Crew and office staff will keep an eye on the radar for any signs of a storm approaching and can discuss alternatives. You can cancel the cruise and reschedule if you feel uneasy about inclement weather. However, it is best to cancel at the last minute. It is recommended that Island Time management makes the decision. You will be given the option to cancel, reschedule or get your money back if a trip is cancelled because of bad weather.

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You can snorkel around the St. Andrews State Park Jetty and on Shell Island. The habitats vary from sandy bottom to shallow grass flats to the rocky faces in the jetties. You will see tropical fish, crabs and rays. If you're lucky, you might even spot a sea turtle, or one of the resident bottlenose dolphins. You can rent snorkel gear at the Jetty Store or purchase it as part of a package that includes Shuttle tickets for a Shell Island Snorkel Tour.

Snorkel


Heath and his crew were amazing! They were great! It was a wonderful time for all of us! They certainly deserve a huge raise.

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Bottle-nosed Dolphins


St. Andrews State Park's waters are great for experienced and beginning kayakers. There is plenty to see and do, including great snorkeling and swimming spots. Paddlers who are experienced may wish to make the crossing from Shell Island. It is best to rent a boat and kayaks to explore Shell Island.

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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!