We have achieved success through our professional and yet relaxed approach. Our customers have been loyal and continue to support our business. We invite everyone to learn why. Experience Panama City's native pod of wild bottlenose dolphins in its natural habitat on custom, super-fast boats specifically built to allow you to visit and swim with them.
Shell Island is a beautiful example of Florida's natural beauty that can be found outside of the tourist attractions. This is why Florida has attracted visitors for generations. The area is beautiful, wild, and pristine. Shell Island is a barrier island that has yet to be developed off Panama City Beach. It measures 7 miles in length from east-west. It is famous for its sand dunes, its scrub forests and pine hammocks. It is home to many endangered species such as green and loggerhead tortles, along with nesting shorebirds and ghost crabs.
Shell Island, a 7-mile-long barrier island and beach in the southern part of St. Andrews State Park, is undeveloped. The island can be reached by private boat or via the Shell Island Shuttle. It is a must-see for anyone who wants to enjoy a beautiful beach experience. There are many great options for snorkeling and swimming. You can explore the natural habitats of rare Florida wildlife and plants by hiking inland.
The Atlantic Bottle Nose Dolphins are a sight to behold! Shell Island has beautiful beaches of white sand and turquoise waters. Dolphins can be seen.
Shell Island is still undeveloped. You will not find any restrooms, trash cans, picnic pavilions, or concession stands on Shell Island. You should be prepared and bring everything you need to avoid littering and water contamination in this beautiful oasis.
2 hour tours to Shell Island, where you can see our most famous resident, the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins. Parasailing offers a unique way to enjoy the Emerald Waters, White Sand Beaches, and other beauty of Shell Island.
Shell Island is an undeveloped barrier islands off Florida's Emerald Coast. It measures approximately 7 miles in length, running east to west. It's made up gracefully of sand dunes and pine hammocks. A protected inland lake is home to deer and shorebirds. Shell Island is home to a wide range of endangered and coastal species, as well as a protected shore.
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.
St. Andrews State Park's waters are great for experienced and beginning kayakers. There are many beautiful beaches that you can explore. You also have great swimming and snorkeling areas. Paddlers with experience may wish to make the crossing from Shell Island. It is best to rent a package that includes a ride, kayaks and other equipment on Shell Island.
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.
Native Americans, Spanish settlers, pirates, and even pirates all have inhabited Shell Island. Shell Island is now home to Florida wildlife like ghost crabs, deer and sea turtles. Birdwatchers especially will enjoy the shorebirds nesting on the dunes and in the coastal scrub forest. There are also pods of bottlenose dolphins that live around the island. Shell Island Beach Tours are another way to experience the island. Shell Island Beach Tours provide personalized tours by boat and jet ski, in search for the friendly aquatic animals that inhabit Shell Island.
The waters around St. Andrews State Park are nice for both beginning and experienced kayakers. There is plenty of interesting shoreline to explore as well as good swimming and snorkeling spots. Experienced paddlers may want to make the crossing to Shell Island or even paddle out the pass for some sea kayaking. The easiest and safest way to try kayaking on Shell Island is to arrange a rental package that includes a ride and kayaks available on Shell Island.
Renting your own pontoon boat is a great way to enjoy a Shell Island beach day. Safe, stable, spacious, and easy to operate, a pontoon boat is ideal for a family or a group of friends looking for adventure on the water and the perfect way to visit Shell Island. You can cruise the clear blue waters of St. Andrew Bay and play on the sugar-white sands of Shell Island with your own private pleasure craft.
Shell Island tours are 2-hours long and include the opportunity to view our most famous residents, Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins. Parasailing is a great way to see Shell Island's Emerald Waters and White Sand Beaches.
You'll be amazed by the amount of starfish, conch shells and sand dollars that are constantly replenished along the Gulf shore once you get to the island. Keep an eye out for the unique underwater forest off to your left.
Practical Matters: Shell Island does not have public toilets. We recommend that you use the facilities at the rental shop before going over.
Shell Island Resort – All Oceanfront Suites feature indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant on-site, and non-smoking rooms with a kitchenette.