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Shell Island Florida Tour


Shell Island is an undeveloped barrier island off Florida’s Emerald Coast. It runs around 7 miles from east to west. It is made up of graceful sand dunes, pine hammocks, and shrub forest. An inland lake provides a home to shorebirds and deer. The protected shore means that a variety of crabs, coastal wildlife, and endangered species all make their homes on Shell Island.


Shell Island is the local spot to snorkel in Panama City Beach, Florida. Shell Island Cruises is the best way to start your adventure.

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St. Andrews State Park Campground Camp Store has beach bike rentals. Ride along the loops and park roads of the campground, or on the 2-mile paved bicycle trail that winds through the park. This trail is great for seeing deer and other park wildlife. There are two easy, short hiking trails in the Park that allow walkers to get a closer look at coastal scrub habitats as well as native pine forests.

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After about an hour on Shell Island will be over, we'll sail leisurely out to see if wild dolphins are there. (Please see the below dolphin disclaimer). We hope the conditions are perfect and dolphin sightings are very common. But, we do not control the weather. The cruise back to Panama City Beach is a great sailing party with upbeat music, games, and dancing.

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Crew and office staff are alerted to any possible storms and will discuss the options. You can cancel your cruise at any moment if you're concerned about inclement Weather, but it's best to do so last-minute. The Island Time management should make the decision. Bad weather cancels trips. If this happens, you have the options to cancel, reschedule and get refunded.

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And of course, seeing Shell Island is only part of the tour! As we cross out to the island. Keep a sharp eye out for dolphins, because we often see wild schools of dolphins in the area. You could also make a Shell Island rest stop part of a charter fishing trip.

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It's not complete until you see Shell Island's beautiful natural beauty. Get in touch with us to make your vacation memorable.

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.
 

Once you get there it is all worth it, as it is the most beautiful water I've ever seen. It is like you are swimming in a pool. It is so crystal clear. We didn't know what to expect so we went planning to spend a few hours on the island. Come expecting to spend all day!

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.

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.