The Shell Island Water Taxi is the easiest, safest, and fastest way to get to Shell Island. Book now and save time on the day!


Shell Island is an excellent spot for snorkeling on Panama City Beach in Florida. Shell Island Water Taxi can help you begin your adventure.

How long is the boat ride from Panama City Beach to Shell Island

How long is the boat ride from Panama City Beach to Shell Island


Are you looking for things that can be done in Panama City Beach Florida Shell Island, St. Andrews State Park and other attractions that are must-sees. Take our Water Taxi (from Shell Island) to rent watersport gear & pontoon boats or join a Dolphin Tour.

How much does Shell Island cost


Shell Island can only be accessed by boat, and the Shell Island Ferry is the easiest, safest, and quickest way for visitors to reach Shell Island. As the official Shell Island Ferry service of St. Andrews State Park, the Shell Island Ferry has been ferrying guests between the St. Andrews State Park Marina and Shell Island for many years.

How much does Shell Island cost

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On the south-eastern end of Panama City Beach Florida, the natural reserve of St. Andrews State Park includes the 7-mile long barrier island known as Shell Island. This undeveloped stretch of white sand beach, coastal scrubland, and pine hammocks separate St. Andrews Bay from the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Shell Island is a haven for wildlife, marine animals, and beach lovers looking for a day in a pristine natural setting away from the resorts and condominiums that line the beach to the north.

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The Shell Island Water Taxi makes it the quickest, most secure, and easiest way for you to get to Shell Island. You can also use the Shuttle to get snorkel gear rentals, Shell Island Snorkel Tours, kayak rental, Shuttle ticket packages, Panama City Beach dolphin tour, and many other services.

How much does Shell Island cost

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One of our Shell Island Pontoon Boat Rentals allows you to explore Shell Island at your own pace with your family and friends.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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 can only be accessed by boat, and the Shell Island Water Taxi is the easiest, safest, and quickest way for visitors to reach Shell Island. As the official Island Taxi, the Shell Island Water Taxi has been ferrying guests between the mainland and Shell Island for many years.

Shell Island is on the west coast of Wales about 7 miles north of Barmouth. There is a road leading to there that you drive on, but at certain high tides the sea covers the road.