The Shell Island Ferry will transport you to one of the most stunning beaches in America. You can purchase Ferry tickets online or visit Shell Island Ferry at 313 Brynn Ct,Panama City Beach, FL 32408, to book your Ferry tickets. You can also find water-sports packages at the Ferry, including rentals of kayaks and snorkeling equipment. Call us at (850) 756-7533 for more information or stop by our office at 313 Brynn Ct,Panama City Beach, FL 32408.
Shell Island has no public restrooms. There is no trash removal company. Island visitors are required to take any trash they bring with them to the Island.
The fun, scenic ride over to Shell Island takes only a few minutes and passengers are dropped off in the peaceful cove behind Shell Island Ferry, a great play spot for children and just a short walk from the Gulf of Mexico beachfront.
This unique trip is not available elsewhere. If you are looking for a way to travel to an uninhabited barrier islands with white sand beaches, warm water and shelling galore then our ferry to Shell Key is the best choice for you and your loved ones. It departs from Fort De Soto's boat ramp. In the spring and the summer, our ferry boat is available almost every day of the year. The trip to the island takes approximately twenty minutes. There are great opportunities to spot manatees and sea turtles. The green ferry boat takes us to Shell Key and we often spot seabirds.
You can bring your own beach gear, such as umbrellas, beach chairs, and umbrellas. When you leave the Island, be sure to bring any food and beverage containers.
If you want to travel to Shell Key by ferry, you should pack as though you were spending the day at sea. Make sure to bring sunscreen, towels and any other gear such as sun protective hats. Shell Key is a private island. You won't find a shop or bathroom on the island. So bring plenty of water, food, drinks, and a cooler.
Shell Island Ferry offers a 20% discount for groups up to 20 people when you buy as a group.
Shell Island is technically only an island at high tide, and although the land is privately owned, the footpaths across it are open to the public.
Visitors to your pitch may come on site, after paying the daily admission fee, £10.00 per car, between 8am till 8pm. During busy times when the site is full no day visitors will be admitted on to site.
Shell Island can only be accessed by boat, and the Shell Island Ferry is the easiest, safest, and quickest way for visitors to reach Shell Island. As the official Island Ferry, the Shell Island Ferry has been ferrying guests between the mainland and Shell Island for many years.
You may arrive anytime between 8.00am and 8.00pm (9.00pm on Fridays) no admittance will be given outside of these times. Sites must be vacated by 3.00pm on the day of departure, if you wish to extend you stay please bring your car pass back to reception to book back in.