Camping
This is just a brief overview of some of the many recreational opportunities available at one of the most popular attractions in Panama City Beach: Shell Island. For more detailed information and plenty of pictures, explore our website. Or join us on the Shell Island Web Cam and preview the beauty of the park while you plan your trip. You can also give us a call at +1(850) 756 7537 or drop by 405 Cliftonia Cir,Panama City Beach, FL 32408 to book your trip to shell island.
Enjoy a relaxing, fun-filled cruise from St. Andrews Bay, which is home to one the largest living populations of bottlenose dolphins in the world, to Shell Island. This 7-mile barrier island is a popular local attraction and is considered one of Florida's best beaches. Shell Island offers beautiful beaches and opportunities to see dolphins, collect shells and enjoy a walk.
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 are welcome to bring lunch or other beverages. It is important to keep this natural habitat intact for future visitors.
Crew and office staff will keep an eye on the radar for any signs of a storm approaching and can discuss alternatives. You can cancel the cruise and reschedule if you feel uneasy about inclement weather. However, it is best to cancel at the last minute. It is recommended that Island Time management makes the decision. You will be given the option to cancel, reschedule or get your money back if a trip is cancelled because of bad weather.
This is a short overview of the recreational opportunities at Shell Island. It is one of Panama City Beach’s most well-known attractions. You can visit our website to find more detailed information, as well as many pictures. Take a look at the Shell Island Web Cam as we show you the park's beauty while you plan your trip. You can also call us at (+1(850)756 7537) or drop by (405 Cliftonia Cir),Panama City Beach FL 32408 for more information and to book your trip.
Shell Island, an undeveloped barrier island and beach stretching 7 miles along the southern coast of St. Andrews State Park is Shell Island. Accessible by boat or the Shell Island Cruise, this island is a must-see spot for tourists who seek pristine beaches. Great for swimming and snorkeling. It is possible to hike inland and see the rare Florida coast bird, bird, or wildlife communities.
A great way to spend a Shell Island Beach Day is to rent a pontoonboat. A pontoon boat can be safely operated, is stable, spacious, or used by a group of friends. This is a great way to visit Shell Island. You can cruise St. Andrew Bay's clear blue waters and enjoy the beautiful Shell Island's sugar-white sands from your own pleasure craft.
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