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It takes about 3 hours to sail your Panama City Beach adventure catamaran. The trip will begin with a sail across St. Andrews Bay. You'll then head to Shell Island where you can view dolphins and other marine life. The "Island Time" a stable and wide sailing cruise catamaran. We'll anchor in about 5ft of water so you can snorkel around Shell Island, look for seashells, or just relax in the cool water. Make a splash with our popular water slide or stand-up paddleboards.


Journey the Historic Grand Lagoon on the unforgettable Shell Island Cruise Sea-fari Boat Tour! Watch for a variety of aquatic wonders, sea shells, and wildlife. Explore Shell Island and swim, go shelling, picnic, or just relax and enjoy the beautiful island! Book your Shell Island Cruise Sea-fari Boat Tour today and make memories that last a lifetime!

Boat Rentals

Boat Rentals


You can book a Shell Island boat tour with us. We will take tourists to areas off the beaten path. Also, bring some lunch or beverages. To ensure that future visitors don't get disturbed by this natural habitat, be sure to take along any food or drinks.

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The catamaran was very relaxing. I enjoyed watching the dolphins as well as snorkeling and paddleboarding. The staff was wonderful! We saw lots of dolphins, stingrays, and other marine life. While snorkeling was not a popular activity, there were still plenty of fish to be seen.

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A pontoon boat rental is a great way for you to have a Shell Island beach experience. A pontoon boat is safe, stable, spacious, easy to use, and a great way to explore Shell Island. With your private pleasure boat, you can cruise the blue waters of St. Andrew Bay or play on the white sands at Shell Island.

Ferry to Shell Island


Your Panama City Beach adventure catamaran sail is approximately 3 hours of fun in the sun! You’ll begin with a short sailing cruise across St. Andrews Bay to some of the best spots along Shell Island based on conditions and clarity for dolphin views and sea life. The “Island Time” is a wide, stable sailing cruise catamaran we’ll anchor in about 5 feet of water where you can snorkel around Shell Island, search for seashells or just relax in the calm water. Try our stand-up paddleboards or make a splash from our popular water slide.

Shell Key Preserve

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As if you were heading to Captain Anderson's, turn onto North Lagoon. Continue on North Lagoon past their parking lot and past the Lighthouse Marina. You will find us on your right side, underneath the trees/down the gravel road. Our company name will be displayed on signs.

Frequently Asked Questions

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).

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

Snorkeling is safe and easy for people of all ages. One of the best things about Shell Island is that the calm shallow water behind the jetty is the perfect place for first-time snorkelers to try the sport.
 

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.