How to Get to Shell Island By Boat

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Shell Island is only one part of this tour. We'll be heading out towards the island. You will often see dolphin schools in the area. Another option is to make Shell Island a stop on your charter fishing trip.

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We will take you on a boat tour to Shell Island. We will take to you the hidden beaches that few tourists get to see. You may also bring a lunch or beverage. It is important to keep this natural habitat intact for future visitors.

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Is Panama City Beach good for snorkeling


The Atlantic Bottle Nose Dolphins, our most famous resident, are sure to make memories that will last a lifetime!

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Shell Island is only accessible by boat. The Shell Island Ferry makes it easy, safest and fastest to get there. The official Shell Island Ferry service for St. Andrews State Park has been operating since many years.

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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, and rays. You might also see a turtle or one of the resident bottlenose Dolphins. Snorkel gear can be rented at the Jetty Store. Or you can get it as part a complete package, which includes boat tickets on a Shell Island Snorkel Tour.

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The Shell Island Boats is the easiest, safest, and fastest way to get to Shell Island. Book now and save time on the day!

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Do to the high volume of interest in to the activities that we offer. Please be sure to call or email us, to check times and availability. Before driving to our location.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

It is usually referred to as a barrier island that separates the waters of St. Andrews Bay from the Gulf of Mexico. But strictly speaking, it is now a peninsula rather than an island. Shell Island was an actual island in the past, right after the St.

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

Agree with above, go around 11 a.m., to get the best of daytime sun, because April has some fairly cool days. over a year ago. I'd plan for late morning/early afternoon. There's no shade so if it is really warm you don't want to be there at the absolute hottest part of the day.