Shell Island, Panama City Beach's local snorkeling hot spot, is located on the island. Shell Island Cruises can help you begin your adventure.
Since 1999, Shell Island Snorkeling is a Panama City Beach classic. TripAdvisor has rated us as the best Things to Do on Shell Island for St. Andrews State Park excursions and Shell Island tours.
Crew members and staff can keep an eye on radar to see if a storm is approaching. They will discuss your options. Cancelling and rescheduling your cruise can be done at any time if you are concerned about inclement conditions. However, cancelling your cruise is often a last-minute decision. It is highly recommended to let Island Time management know if you need to cancel. Bad weather can cancel a trip. You have the option to reschedule, cancel or refund.
It was a 3 hour long tour that was truly amazing. Captain made sure we saw dolphins. He even took us on a trip to a wreck! It was super fun, and the children loved snorkeling at Shell Island. Everyone, regardless of age, should go snorkeling on Shell Island.
You can't make your Panama City Beach vacation complete without seeing Shell Island's natural beauty. Book your trip with us today and make it memorable.
Heath and his crew were incredible! They took care. We had a blast! They definitely deserve a big raise.
This is only a small overview of the many recreational options available at Shell Island. Check out our website for more information. We have lots of pictures. Visit our Shell Island Web Cam to view the park in real time while you plan your vacation. For more information or to book your trip, call us at +1(850), 7567537.
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