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Parasailing is an amazing way to view the Emerald Waters and the White Sand Beaches of Shell Island.

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A great place to snorkel in Panama City Beach is the Grand Lagoon. Our captains are familiar with the best places around the St. Andrews State Park Jetty and Shell Island. You can explore marine habitats that include shallow grass flats and sand bottoms to the rocky faces in the jetties. Expect to see tropical fishes, crabs and rays. If you're lucky, even a sea turtle, or one of the resident bottlenose dolphins. You can rent high-quality snorkel gear or purchase it as part of a Panama City Beach snorkel tour package.

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There are certain memories to cherish when you get up close to our most beloved residents, the Atlantic Bottle Nose Dolphins.

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Private Sunset tours are a wonderful way to see Shell Island and Sunset from a different perspective. A knowledgeable captain guide will lead you on an unforgettable journey.

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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 will see tropical fish, crabs and rays. If you're lucky, you might even spot a sea turtle, or one of the resident bottlenose dolphins. You can rent snorkel gear at the Jetty Store or purchase it as part of a package with boat tickets for a Shell Island Snorkel Tour.

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The St. Andrews State Park includes the western half of Shell Island. It is as natural as Florida can get. You won't find yourself stopping at a snack stand or at a picnic table. You will have the opportunity to view some of the most stunning, unspoiled wild land on the East Coast. You will have the opportunity to see endangered species.

Frequently Asked Questions

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).