Shell Island is beloved by the locals for its peaceful, beautiful location that allows you to relax, enjoy a cocktail and soak up some sand. Shell Island can only be reached by boat.


Shell Island Water Taxi can be reached at 850-754-2938, or you can drop by 1101 Bayview Avenue Panama City FL 32401 to reserve your trip to Shell Island.

Shuttle

Shuttle


You can snorkel around the St. Andrews State Park Jetty and on Shell Island. The habitats vary from sandy bottom to shallow grass flats to the rocky faces in the jetties. You can expect to see tropical fish and crabs as well as rays and, if you're lucky, some resident bottlenose dolphins.

Can you walk to Shell Key Preserve


St. Andrews State Park's waters are great for experienced and beginning kayakers. There are plenty of great spots for swimming and snorkeling, along with an interesting shoreline. Paddlers who are experienced may wish to make the crossing from Shell Island. It is best to rent a boat and kayaks to explore Shell Island. *****KAYAKS DO NOT AVAILABLE TODAY ******

Can you walk to Shell Key Preserve

Shell Island Water Taxi Vieques


Pick up and drop off is approximately 2.2 miles from the State Park docks. It will take approximately 15 minutes to get to our dock on the island.

Shell Island Water Taxi Park


Swimming and snorkeling are great. Hiking inland on the island offers the opportunity to explore rare Florida coastal plant, bird, and wildlife communities in their natural condition.

Can you walk to Shell Key Preserve

Shell Island Water Taxi St Pete


Shell Island is an undeveloped 7-mile long barrier island and beach that makes up the southern reach of St. Andrews State Park. Accessed via private boat or the official Shell Island Water Taxi, the island is a local must-see location for visitors who want the pristine beach experience. Swimming and snorkeling are great. Hiking inland on the island offers the opportunity to explore rare Florida coastal plant, bird, and wildlife communities in their natural condition.

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.