With one of our well-maintained Shell Island Pontoon Boat Rentals, you can explore Shell Island on your own or with your loved ones.
These wild animals do what they love in their natural habitat. We observe these animals on their terms, and are sensitive to their moods and activities. It is possible to have encounters quite often, but it is impossible to guarantee that they will happen. The laws of The Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1973 and its subsequent amendments as well as the laws of Florida are ours. We are forbidden from harassing or feeding dolphins. Thank you for understanding.
The Park is situated along miles of sugar-sand coastline that is consistently rated as America’s best beach. St. Andrews State Park covers 1200 acres and offers boating, camping, swimming and watersports, fishing, hiking, and bird/wildlife watching. The Shell Island Cruises is located at 405 Cliftonia Cir,Panama City Beach, FL 32408.
Enjoy a relaxing cruise to Shell Island through St. Andrews Bay. It is home of one of the largest resident populations in the world of bottlenose dolphins. This undeveloped barrier island that measures 7 miles in length is a local favorite, and it is one of Florida's most popular beaches. Shell Island's beautiful beaches are a great place to visit dolphins or to collect shells.
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.
We're well-known for our famous Rum Punch, but we also have an stocked bar with wine and beer. All snacks are $2.00. Onboard, there are restrooms. Our experienced captains and crew will take you on a sailing adventure to paradise with Island Time.
For both novice and expert kayakers, the waters around St. Andrews State Park offer a great place to start. There are plenty of great swimming and snorkeling spots, along with an interesting shoreline. Experiential paddlers might consider crossing to Shell Island or paddling out to the pass to do some sea kayaking. Renting a package that includes a ride in the Shell Island Shuttle and kayaks on Shell Island is the best and most safest way of kayaking on Shell Island.
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.
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.
Though the area boasts an average of 320 days of sunshine per year, late spring, summer and early fall offer some of the warmest air and water temperatures. Plus, by avoiding a visit in March or April, you'll dodge the deluge of college students who descend on the area's ivory sands every year for spring break.
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).