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Shell Island Cruises In St Thomas


Shell Island is a local hot spot for snorkeling in Panama City Beach, Florida. Begin your adventure with Shell Island Cruises.

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3 hours of sun-soaked fun! Enjoy snorkeling and exploring the marine life on Shell Island. Enjoy the music and a Rum Punch... Get on the Paddleboards! And keep an eye for Friendly Dolphins.

Shell Island Cruises Panama City Beach Florida

Shell Island Cruises Panama City Beach Florida


It's not complete until you see Shell Island's beautiful natural beauty. Get in touch with us to make your vacation memorable.

Shell Island Cruises In St Thomas


St. Andrews State Park's waters are great for experienced and beginning kayakers. There is plenty to see and do, including great snorkeling and swimming spots. Paddlers who are experienced may wish to make the crossing from Shell Island. It is best to rent a boat and kayaks to explore Shell Island.

Shell Island Cruises In St Thomas

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Since 1999, Shell Island Snorkeling has been a Panama City Beach tradition. TripAdvisor rated us among the top Things to Do for Shell Island State Park Tours and Shell Island Trips.

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The Park is situated on miles of sugar-sand coastline. It is regularly rated America’s top beach. St. Andrews State Park has 1200 acres of boating, camping, swimming, and other watersports. There are also bird/wildlife observation and hiking. Shell Island Cruises, located at 405 Cliftonia Cir. Panama City Beach FL 32408.

Shell Island Cruises In St Thomas

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Amazing 3 hour tour! Captain made sure that we saw dolphins, and even took us up to a shipwreck. It was great fun for the kids to snorkel on Shell Island. It is highly recommended for all ages.

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.
 

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.

Shell Island has a fascinating amount of local wildlife including dolphins, loggerhead turtles, green sea turtles, ghost crabs, beach mice, nine-banded armadillos, alligators that live in the lake on the island, marsh rabbits, racoons and more.

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