Since 1999, Shell Island Snorkeling on the Island Time is a Panama City Beach staple. TripAdvisor has rated us the top Things To Do in Panama City Beach for St. Andrews State Park trips and tours to Shell Island.


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Is Shell Island worth the trip

Is Shell Island worth the trip


It was a 3 hour long tour that was truly amazing. Captain made sure we saw dolphins. He even took us on a trip to a wreck! It was super fun, and the children loved snorkeling at Shell Island. Everyone, regardless of age, should go snorkeling on Shell Island.

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Since 1999, Shell Island Snorkeling has been a Panama City Beach tradition. TripAdvisor rated us among the top Things to Do for Shell Island State Park Tours and Shell Island Trips.

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Shell Island Snorkeling, aboard the Island Time, has been a Panama City Beach favorite, since 1999. That’s why we’re rated as the top Things to Do, by TripAdvisor, for St. Andrews State Park tours and trips to Shell Island.

Shell Island Cruises Jamaica


A relaxing cruise through St. Andrews Bay to Shell Island is a great way to have fun and relax. This barrier island, which is undeveloped and stretches 7 miles long, is a favorite among locals and one of the most beautiful beaches in Florida. Shell Island is a beautiful place to walk, see dolphins and collect shells.

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The St. Andrews State Park includes the western half of Shell Island. It is as natural as Florida can get. You won't find yourself stopping at a snack stand or at a picnic table. You will have the opportunity to view some of the most stunning, unspoiled wild land on the East Coast. You will have the opportunity to see endangered species.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is usually referred to as a barrier island that separates the waters of St. Andrews Bay from the Gulf of Mexico. But strictly speaking, it is now a peninsula rather than an island. Shell Island was an actual island in the past, right after the St.
 

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.

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

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.