3 Hours of Fun in the Sun! Snorkel & explore the sea life at Shell Island. Enjoy the music & a Rum Punch…Try the Paddleboards & keep an eye out for Friendly Dolphins.


The Park lies along miles of sugar-sand coastline, which is consistently rated America's best beach. St. Andrews State Park is 1200 acres. It offers boating and camping as well as swimming and watersports. You can also hike and bird/wildlife watch. Shell Island Cruises can be found at 405 Cliftonia Cir in Panama City Beach, FL 32408.

Watch-shell Island Cruises

Watch-shell Island Cruises


Shell Island, a 7-mile-long barrier island and beach in the southern part of St. Andrews State Park, is undeveloped. The island can be reached by private boat or via the Shell Island Cruise. It is a must-see for anyone who wants to enjoy pristine beaches. There are many great options for snorkeling and swimming. You can explore the natural habitats of rare Florida wildlife and plants by hiking inland.

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If it seems a storm is approaching, the crew and office staff keep watch on the radar and discuss options. If you are nervous about inclement weather you can cancel and reschedule at any time, but cancelling the cruise is usually a last-minute decision. It is highly recommended that you let the Island Time management make the call. If a trip is cancelled due to bad weather you will have the opportunity to cancel, reschedule, or be refunded.

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Isles Of Shoals


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.

Shell Island Helicopter Tour


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.

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Panama City Beach


Enjoy the Shell Island Cruise Seafari Boat Tour through the Historic Grand Lagoon! Seek out a variety marine wonders, shells, wildlife and more! Enjoy Shell Island. You can swim, go shelling or picnic. Or just relax and enjoy the stunning island. Enjoy unforgettable memories with your Shell Island Cruise Seafari Boat Tour.

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.