Shell Island Ferry Schedule

Shell Island Water Taxi Grand Cayman


Beach bike rentals are available at the St. Andrews State Park Campground Camp Store. Ride around the campground loops and park roads as well as on the 2-mile paved bike trail that wanders through the park. It’s a great way to see deer and other park wildlife. The Park also features two short and easy hiking trails that give walkers a close look at native pine forest and coastal scrub habitats.


Our Panama City boat tour takes you on a 13-mile, fully narrated boat ride along the Gulf Coast. Unrivaled views await you. You will also have the opportunity to visit Shell Island on the Panama City Boat Tour. You'll find amazing marine life on this island off Panama's coast, including manatees and turtles as well as sharks, rays and whales. This boat tour packs more excitement and sightseeing than any other.

Shell Island Water Taxi Video

Shell Island Water Taxi Video


Shell Island, an undeveloped barrier island and beach stretching 7 miles long, forms the southern portion of St. Andrews State Park. Shell Island is accessible by boat, private boat, or the Shell Island Water Taxi. This island is a must-see spot for tourists who desire a pristine beach experience. The island is ideal for swimming and snorkeling. Walking inland on the island allows you to see rare Florida birds, plants, and wildlife in their natural state.

Snorkeling Tours


Shell Island gives you the chance to see old Florida before tourism took over. While we love serving our tourists to share the Florida experience and being there for them, it has become too crowded. Shell Island offers a different experience than Panama City Beach. But you need to go there in order to fully experience the island.

Snorkeling Tours

Things to Do On Shell Island


Shell Island is a place that offers a glimpse into the past of Florida, before tourism was so prevalent. While we love our tourists and enjoy sharing the Florida experience with them all, it is becoming increasingly crowded. Shell Island is a completely different experience from Panama City Beach. However, you will have to visit there to enjoy the full experience.

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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 official Shell Island Water Taxi. It is a must-see for anyone who wants to enjoy a pristine beach experience.

Snorkeling Tours

Shell Island Water Taxi Wharf


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 Shell Island Ferry service of St. Andrews State Park, the Shell Island Ferry has been ferrying guests between the St. Andrews State Park Marina and Shell Island for many years.

Frequently Asked Questions

In Panama City Beach, Shell Island is a great spot to encounter wild dolphin pods. Shell Island is 7 miles of incredible beach bliss located across the water from Saint Andrew's Park. This natural wonder is one of your best bets for finding and swimming with dolphins in Panama City Beach.
 

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

The waters around Shell Island are home to a large group of bottlenose dolphins. You can encounter these amazing marine mammals at home in their natural habitat on one of our Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours.