Shell Island is undeveloped. There are no restrooms, concession stands or other man-made amenities. You will need to bring your own food and beverages if you wish to eat or drink on the island. It is important to return all items that you have brought with you, including empty bottles and food wrappers, in order to preserve the natural beauty of this area.
Our Shell Island Beach Tour will take you to a variety of habitats. These include sandy bottoms, shallow grass flats and the rock faces of the jetties. There will be tropical fish, crabs, and rays. You might even see a sea turtle, or some of the bottle nose dolphins. Rent snorkel equipment at the Jetty Store. Or get it as part a complete package with Shuttle tickets on a Shell Island Beach Tour.
Shell Island, Panama City Bay, is one of the most beautiful examples of Florida's stunning natural world outside of the parks. For generations, it's been the Florida that draws people to this area. It is wild, beautiful and pristine. Shell Island, an undeveloped barrier island off Panama City Beach's coast, measures approximately 7 miles from east to west. It is well-known for its beautiful inland lake, its sand dunes, scrub forests, pine hammocks and its gorgeous scrub forests. There are many species of wildlife that can be found on the island, including ghost crabs and nesting shorebirds as well as deer and other endangered species like green and loggerhead turtles.
It will be a memorable experience that you'll never forget when you get to see the Atlantic Bottle Nose Dolphins up close. Shell Island is home to dolphins. You can also see them and take a stroll along the white sandy beaches and clear Emerald waters.
With sparkling clear water bordering its sugar-white sandy shore, Shell Island is a rare opportunity to experience a beach as nature intended, without any distractions. Accessible but preserved, Shell Island is seven miles of undeveloped paradise nestled between the gulf and St. Andrew Bay and inhabited by diverse wildlife. Shell Island has all the makings of a perfect activity-filled beach vacation.
Explore Shell Island on your own time with your family and friends with one of our, well maintained, Shell Island Beach Tour. Our Shell Island Beach Tour are one of the most memorable experiences you will have while visiting Panama City Beach. Shell Island is a local hot spot for snorkeling in Panama City Beach, Florida. Begin your adventure with Shell Island Beach Tour.
If you are in search of a beautiful, unique way to see Shell Island & the Sunset, our Shell Island Beach Tour is the way to go! Your knowledgeable captain guide will take you on an unforgettable adventure. We offer pontoon boats that are great for cruising and family fun, or Boston Whalers that are great for fishing. Both half day and full day rentals are available. Shell Island Beach Tour is the best place for pontoon boat rentals and dolphin tours in Panama City Beach, Florida. Here you can find all of your family vacation needs.
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.
These are memories that will last a lifetime, when you can see our most iconic residents, the Atlantic Bottle Nose Dolphins. Shell Island offers stunning White Sand beaches and Emerald waters that allow you to see dolphins.
The private dolphin tour is for 13 passengers. We reserve the boat for your group or family and the captain for 2 hours. Coast Guard regulations stipulate that 13 passengers are allowed, including children and infants.
Our Shell Island Beach Tour will take you to a variety of habitats. These include sandy bottoms, shallow grass flats and the rock faces of the jetties. There will be tropical fish, crabs, and rays. You might even see a sea turtle, or some of the bottle nose dolphins. Rent snorkel equipment at the Jetty Store. Or get it as part a complete package with Shuttle tickets on a Shell Island Beach Tour.
Your group and I will take you on a Shell Island tour. We'll show you beautiful scenery, wildlife, and amazing views. You'll have the chance to stop, collect shells, and relax on a sandy beach. Or, you can just sit back and enjoy the world as it is. Shell Island Beach Tour has the right guides to help you see whatever you desire. They're all local to Panama City Beach so they know the places everyone likes and also the quieter areas that feel almost private.
Shell Island's undeveloped nature means that there aren't any facilities such as concession stands, restrooms or other manmade amenities. If you need food or drinks, you will need them to bring them along. It's vital that you return any food or beverages you brought in to preserve the natural beauty surrounding the area.
The private dolphin tour is for 13 passengers. We reserve the boat for your group or family and the captain for 2 hours. Coast Guard regulations stipulate that 13 passengers are allowed, including children and infants.
Rentals of paddleboards You can stand-up paddle board here at St. Andrews State Park. This park is also home to the Official Shell Island Shuttle. The Jetty Store offers Panama City Beach Paddle Board Rentals.
Shell Island is a nature preserve without any restrooms or other visitor facilities, such as trash bins, picnic tables or shade pavilions. There is no trash collection service. Island visitors are expected to take all their trash with them when they leave the Island.
Shuttle runs every 30 mins, seven days a semaine, from 9 a.m. through 5 p.m. during the summer season, and every hour during spring and autumn, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. All shuttle schedules are subject to weather and water conditions.