These are just a few of the many recreational possibilities available at Shell Island, Panama City Beach's most famous attraction. Our website has more details and many photos. Join us on the Shell Island Webcam to view the park and plan your trip. For booking your trip to the shell island, give us a call at 850-754-2938, or drop by 1101 Bayview Avenue Panama City FL 32401.


Shell Island Boat Tours. Shell Island Water Taxi's team strives for excellence. We are happy to make your Shell Island Boat Tours experience enjoyable. Keep safe, and we will see you again soon. "Wonderful Shell Island Boat Tours!" These waterways can be so serene and beautiful.

Shell Island Water Taxi Sneads

Shell Island Water Taxi Sneads


We pick up and deliver approximately 2.2 miles to the State Park docks*. We don't drop off in the Jetty area*. This is a nature-preserved island, so we do not have any facilities for toilets or shade. It will take around 15 minutes to reach the dock at the island.

Snorkeling


The Shell Island water taxi is the fastest, easiest, and most reliable way to reach Shell Island. Book now to save time and money!

Snorkeling

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It is possible to snorkel at the St. Andrews State Park Pier, or out on Shell Island. You will find habitats from the sandy bottom to the shallow grass flats to rocky faces of jetties. The habitats include tropical fish, crabs, turtles, rays, and, if lucky enough, a few bottlenose dolphins or a sea turtle. Snorkel gear can be rented at the Jetty Store. You may also purchase it in a complete package with shuttle tickets on a Shell Island Snorkel Tour.

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The Shell Island Water Taxi is one unforgettable experience you'll have when visiting Panama City Beach.

Snorkeling

How to Get to Shell Island in the Winter


Shell Island Water Taxi. Shell Island Water Taxi Agency would like to thank you for choosing us to take your Whale tour. We are pleased to share the Humpback Whales cruise with our Shell Island clients. "Great Shell Island Dolphin to...

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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

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.

Shell Island is technically only an island at high tide, and although the land is privately owned, the footpaths across it are open to the public.