Shell Island Tours
Here's a quick overview of some of Panama City Beach's most popular attractions, Shell Island. Visit our website for more information and lots of photos. You can also join us on the Shell Island Web Cam to see the beauty of the park as you plan your trip. To book your trip to Shell Island, you can call us at +1 (850) 756 7537, or stop by 405 Cliftonia Cir. Panama City Beach FL 32408
St. Andrews State Park has waters that are suitable for both beginners and experts. There are many beautiful beaches that you can explore. You also have great swimming and snorkeling areas. Paddlers with experience may choose to cross to Shell Island. Or, they can even try sea kayaking out of the pass. You can kayak on Shell Island in safety and comfort by renting a rental package. It includes a ride on a Shell Island Cruise as well as kayaks.
Enjoy a relaxing and fun-filled cruise through St. Andrews Bay, home to one of the world’s largest resident populations of bottlenose dolphins, to Shell Island. This undeveloped 7-mile barrier island is a local favorite and is one of the best beaches in Florida. See dolphins, collect shells, and walk the beautiful beaches of Shell Island.
It was great fun to relax on the catamaran while watching out for dolphins. We also enjoyed snorkeling, paddle boarding, and snorkeling. The staff were great! We also saw many sting rays and dolphins. There were very few fish that we could see while snorkeling but it was still a lot of fun.
If it seems a storm is approaching, the crew and office staff keep watch on the radar and discuss options. If you are nervous about inclement weather you can cancel and reschedule at any time, but cancelling the cruise is usually a last-minute decision. It is highly recommended that you let the Island Time management make the call. If a trip is cancelled due to bad weather you will have the opportunity to cancel, reschedule, or be refunded.
We love our dolphins and want them all to prosper for future generations. We wish they were as excited as we to see them. Unfortunately, they would be fed by people on boats which is illegal, and ultimately, dangerous, for the dolphins.
One of the most unforgettable experiences in Panama City Beach is our Shell Island Cruises.
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).