Can you see dolphins at Shell Island
After spending about an hour on Shell Island, we will take a leisurely sailing trip out to the Gulf of Mexico in search of wild dolphins. Please see the dolphin disclaimer below. While we hope that the right conditions will prevail, it is very rare to not see dolphins. However, the itinerary is determined by the weather conditions and your safety. Enjoy a lively party on Panama City Beach's dock with music, dancing and games.
Shell Island is a great spot for snorkeling near Panama City Beach in Florida. Shell Island Cruises will help you start your adventure.
Experience the Historic Grand Lagoon with the Shell Island Cruise Seafari Boat Tour. Be on the lookout for aquatic wonders, seashells and wildlife. Shell Island offers many opportunities to explore the island and take a swim, go on a shelling trip, picnic, or just sit back and relax. Book your Shell Island Cruise Seafari Boat Tour now to create lasting memories!
The St. Andrews State Park jetty is a good spot for snorkeling, as well as Shell Island. There are many habitats available, including sand bottoms, shallow grass flats and the rocky faces of the jetties. There are many species of fish and crabs to be seen, as well as rays and, if you're lucky enough, some resident bottle nose dolphins. Renting snorkel equipment at the Jetty Store is an option, as well as purchasing it in a complete package with shuttle tickets on a Shell Island Snorkel Tour.
3 hours of Fun in the Sun Shell Island offers snorkeling and exploration of the marine life. Enjoy the music and a rum punch... Try the paddleboards & watch out for Friendly Dolphins.
This 3 hour tour was amazing! Captain made sure we saw the dolphins and even took us over the top of a shipwreck! Snorkeling on Shell Island was super fun and the kids loved it. Highly recommended for everyone no matter your age.
You can have fun on the Panama City Beach Adventure Catamaran Sail for approximately 3 hours. Start with a sailing cruise along St. Andrews Bay, to reach the best spots along Shell Island depending on the weather conditions. The "Island Time", which is a stable, wide sailing catamaran that can be sailed in calm water, will be anchored in 5 feet of water. Here you can snorkel around Shell Island and search for seashells. Take a look at our stand-up paddleboards and make a splash on our water slide.
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).