How to Get to Shell Island

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Rent your own pontoonboat for the ultimate adventure and freedom! Reservations are strongly recommended due to high demand.

Snorkeling


There are many things to do in Panama City Beach Florida. But there is one thing that you should not miss. Shell Island is at the southern end of the long stretch resort hotels and condominiums that line Panama City Beach's white sands, and it is just across from St. Andrews State Park. This island offers a stunning slice of Florida coastline for beach-lovers and outdoor adventurers.

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Shell Island can only been accessed by boat. Shell Island Ferry allows visitors to access Shell Island in a safe, easy and quick manner. Since its inception, the Shell Island Ferry is the official Shell Island Ferry Service of St. Andrews State Park. It has been ferrying guests between Shell Island and the St. Andrews State Park Marina for many years.

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Are There Shells On Shell Island Florida


Rent a pontoonboat to make your vacation unforgettable. The Shell Island Boats offer safety, stability, spaciousness, and ease of use. A pontoon is the ideal way to explore Shell Island with a family or friends. With your private pleasure boat, you can cruise through the blue waters of St. Andrew Bay or play on the white sands at Shell Island.

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Panama City's resident pods are wild bottle-nosed dolphins. You can enjoy their natural habitat on board superfast boats, which were specially built to allow you to visit and swim with them.

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One thing you shouldn't miss out on when visiting Panama City Beach Florida? Shell Island is located at the south end of the long stretch condos and resorts that line Panama City Beach’s white sands. It is across from St. Andrews State Park and offers a breathtaking slice of Florida's coastline for outdoor enthusiasts as well as beach lovers.

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Snorkeling is safe and easy for people of all ages. One of the best things about Shell Island is that the calm shallow water behind the jetty is the perfect place for first-time snorkelers to try the sport.
 

Though the area boasts an average of 320 days of sunshine per year, late spring, summer and early fall offer some of the warmest air and water temperatures. Plus, by avoiding a visit in March or April, you'll dodge the deluge of college students who descend on the area's ivory sands every year for spring break.

There is still an amazingly pristine, uninhabited island just waiting to be explored. Shell Island is a barrier island, a 7-mile stretch of undeveloped land nestled between the Gulf of Mexico and St. Andrews

This island is not as secluded as you see on the pictures and we couldn't find any of the cool shells either. (I understand that it's nature and can't be controlled).