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The tour lasted 3 hours and was absolutely amazing. Captain ensured that we saw the dolphins. The kids loved snorkeling on Shell Island. For everyone, no matter your age, this activity is highly recommended.

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The dolphins are wild animals in their natural habitat, they are not in tanks or netted areas. It is highly recommended that you wear polarized sunglasses to cut the glare on the water to be able to better see the beautiful wild dolphins. It is pretty rare for us to not see the dolphins.

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Our Shell Island Cruises are one of the most memorable experiences you will have while visiting Panama City Beach.

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Enjoy 3 hours of sunbathing fun with your Panama City Beach adventure sail catamaran. An hour-long sailing cruise will take you across St. Andrews Bay to Shell Island's best spots, depending on weather conditions and visibility for dolphin viewing and sea life. The "Island Time", an inflatable sailing cruise boat, will anchor in about 5 feet water. From there, you can snorkel around Shell Island. Or search for seashells. Our popular water slide is also available for use.

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Heath and the crew were fantastic! They took care of everything. We all had a great time! They definitely deserve a big raise.

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Your Panama City Beach vacation isn’t complete until you’ve see the natural and lovely beauty of Shell Island. Contact us today to book your trip and make your vacation one to remember.

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Dolphins are wild animals and can be found in their natural habitat. Polarized sunglasses can be used to block the sun's glare to help you see the dolphins. It is very rare for us to see dolphins.

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