The western half of Shell Island is part of the St. Andrews State Park. It’s as natural as Florida gets. Which means that you won’t be stopping at a concession stand or stopping at a picnic table. But you will get a chance to see some of the most beautiful, untouched wild land left on the East Coast. Get a chance to see a variety of endangered species.
Shell Island Beach Tour has a wide variety of habitats. They range from sandy bottoms to shallow grass flats to rock faces to the jetties. See tropical fishes, crabs, rays, as well as, if you are fortunate, some bottle nose dolphins or a sea turtle. Renting snorkel equipment from the Jetty Store is an option, as well as purchasing it as part or a complete package on a Shell Island Beach Tour with Shuttle tickets.
Shell Island is a barrier island that stretches 7 miles long and a beach that forms the southern portion of St. Andrews State Park. Visitors who are looking for a pristine beach experience can access the island via private boat, or by the Shell Island Shuttle. 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.
Our 2 hours private dolphin tour for the 13 passenger boat will reserve the boat for just your family or group and the captain. Coast Guard regulations state the maximum passengers allowed is 13, including infants and children.
Shell Island is a 2-hour tour that takes you to the most popular residents of the island, the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins. Parasailing can be a wonderful way to view Shell Island's Emerald Waters or White Sand Beaches.
If you're looking for a stunning, unique way of seeing Shell Island & Sunset, the Shell Island Beach Tour will be your best choice. Your captain guide will take your on an unforgettable adventure. Our pontoon boats are perfect for cruising and family fun. We also have Boston Whalers which are great to fish with. There are half-day and full day rental options. Shell Island Beach Tour offers dolphin tours and pontoon boat rentals. All your family vacation needs can be met here.
Renting your own pontoonboat is a great option to enjoy a Shell Island Beach Day. A pontoonboat can be rented for your family, friends, or group. It is safe, stable, spacious and easy to manage. You can cruise St. Andrew Bay's clear blue waters and enjoy the crystal-clear sands of Shell Island from your private pleasure craft.
When you book a Shell Island Beach Tour to Shell Island with us. We will take you to the secret coastline areas that most tourists don’t get to see. Also you can bring a lunch or beverages. Make sure to pack up anything that you take, to avoid damaging this natural habitat for future visitors. 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.
If you're looking for a stunning, unique way of seeing Shell Island & Sunset, the Shell Island Beach Tour will be your best choice. Your captain guide will take your on an unforgettable adventure. Our pontoon boats are perfect for cruising and family fun. We also have Boston Whalers which are great to fish with. There are half-day and full day rental options. Shell Island Beach Tour offers dolphin tours and pontoon boat rentals. All your family vacation needs can be met here.
Shell Island is a beautiful example of Florida's natural beauty that can be found outside of the tourist attractions. This is why Florida has attracted visitors for generations. The area is beautiful, wild, and pristine. Shell Island is a barrier island that has yet to be developed off Panama City Beach. It measures 7 miles in length from east-west. It is famous for its sand dunes, its scrub forests and pine hammocks. It is home to many endangered species such as green and loggerhead tortles, along with nesting shorebirds and ghost crabs.
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 via the Shell Island Shuttle. It is a must-see for anyone who wants to enjoy a beautiful beach experience. There are many great options for snorkeling and swimming. You can explore the natural habitats of rare Florida wildlife and plants by hiking inland.
When we take you and your group on a tour of Shell Island, you’ll see wildlife, gorgeous scenery, and views that will take your breath away. You’ll have opportunities to stop and collect shells, relax privately on a beach, or just sit and enjoy being in a world where humans haven’t yet developed the land. Whatever you want to see when you tour Shell Island, the guides at Shell Island Beach Tour will help you find it. They are all local to Panama City Beach, and are familiar with the places that everyone likes to see, as well as the more secluded areas that feel almost private.
Private dolphin tours for 13 people will take place over 2 hours. The captain will reserve the boat exclusively for you and your group. Coast Guard regulations say that the maximum number of passengers is 13. This includes infants and children.
You can book a Shell Island Beach Tour on Shell Island with us. We will take to you the areas of the coast that most tourists never see. You may also bring a lunch or beverage. Be sure to bring along any food or beverages to help preserve the natural habitat. Shell Island is just part of the tour. As we approach the island. Be on the lookout for dolphins. There are often wild schools of dolphins around. It is possible to stop at Shell Island during charter fishing trips.
You'll be amazed by the amount of starfish, conch shells and sand dollars that are constantly replenished along the Gulf shore once you get to the island. Keep an eye out for the unique underwater forest off to your left.
About twenty minutes. The ride to the island takes about twenty minutes. There are great opportunities to spot manatees, turtles, and dolphins along the way. On the ferry boat, we often see seabirds on our journey to Shell Key.
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