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The waters around St. Andrews State Park are nice for both beginning and experienced kayakers. There is plenty of interesting shoreline to explore as well as good swimming and snorkeling spots. Experienced paddlers may want to make the crossing to Shell Island or even paddle out the pass for some sea kayaking. The easiest and safest way to try kayaking on Shell Island is to arrange a rental package that includes a ride on the Shell Island Water Taxi and kayaks available on Shell Island.*****KAYAKS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME******

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Clear Kayak Tours


It is possible to snorkel at the St. Andrews State Park Pier, or out on Shell Island. You will find habitats from the sandy bottom to the shallow grass flats to rocky faces of jetties. The habitats include tropical fish, crabs, turtles, rays, and, if lucky enough, a few bottlenose dolphins or a sea turtle. Snorkel gear can be rented at the Jetty Store. You may also purchase it in a complete package with shuttle tickets on a Shell Island Snorkel Tour.

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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.

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Looking for things to do in Panama City Beach Florida? Shell Island and St. Andrews State Park are must-see attractions. Take our Water Taxi to Shell Island, rent water sports gear & pontoon boats, or meet bottlenose dolphins on a Dolphin Tour.

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The Shell Island Water Taxi offers the most convenient, fastest and safest way to get Shell Island. The Shell Island Water Taxi connects you to snorkel gear rentals, Shell Island Snorkel Tours or Panama City Beach dolphin tour.

Frequently Asked Questions

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 with this so we went planning to spend a few hours on the island. Come expecting to spend all day!

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.

St Andrews is one of our favorite state parks. I hope you enjoy! over a year ago. Yes you can kayak from the park to Shell Island however it is a little bit of distance and across a boating channel.

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.