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Shell Island is a 7-mile-long barrier beach and barrier island that lies in the southern end of St. Andrews State Park. You can reach the island by either private boat or official Shell Island Cruise. This is the perfect spot for those who desire a beautiful beach experience. It is a great place to snorkel and swim. The island's inland hiking trails offer the chance to view rare Florida bird and plant species in their natural environment.
After about an hour on Shell Island will be over, we'll sail leisurely out to see if wild dolphins are there. (Please see the below dolphin disclaimer). We hope the conditions are perfect and dolphin sightings are very common. But, we do not control the weather. The cruise back to Panama City Beach is a great sailing party with upbeat music, games, and dancing.
We are well-known for our Rum Punch. However, we also have beer and wine on hand. All our snacks are under $2.00. The ship has a bathroom. Your Island Time sailing adventure will be a memorable one with our experienced crew.
These are wild animals doing what they enjoy in their natural habitat. The way they behave and the mood of their encounters will determine how we interact with them. While encounters do happen quite frequently, it is not possible to guarantee their success. The laws of The Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1992 and any subsequent amendments, as well the laws of Florida, are binding. We are prohibited from harassing dolphins or feeding them, and we enforce this rule very strictly. Thank you for understanding.
A Panama City Beach vacation doesn't end when you visit Shell Island. We can help you make your vacation unforgettable. Contact us today!
We love our dolphins. We want them to flourish so that future generations can enjoy their beauty. We hope that they will be as excited about seeing us as are we! Unfortunately, that would mean they were being fed by people from boats. This is illegal and dangerous for the dolphins.
The Shell Island Cruise Seafari Boat Tour takes you to the Historic Grand Lagoon. You will see a variety wildlife, seashells, and aquatic wonders. You can explore Shell Island by swimming, going shelling, picnicking, or simply relaxing and enjoying the beauty of this island. Make memories that will last a lifetime by booking your Shell Island Cruise Seafari Boat Tour!
Shell Island is seven miles of undeveloped scenery between the Gulf and St. Andrew Bay. At one point, Shell Island was inhabited by Native Americans, Spanish Settlers, and even pirates.
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!
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.
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).