You can also find any type of vacation activity that interests you, including lots of kid-friendly options right here. You can find out more about where to stay in Florida and where to go once you're here in Panama City Beach by visiting our Where to Go or Where to Stay sections.


Shell Island Boats has a smaller number of passengers than larger vessels that can transport up to 150 people. The Large Family Cruiser is able to carry 15 passengers and Shell Island Boats 6 passengers each. We can quickly get you on the water wearing your snorkel gear without any splashing or disruptions, often frightening the dolphins.

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Shell Island Florida Boat Tours


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

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Shell Island is a popular spot for snorkeling on Panama City Beach in Florida. Shell Island Boats will help you start your adventure.

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What is the best time to go to Shell Island


The best place to rent a pontoon boat or take a dolphin tour in Panama City Beach, Florida. This is where you will find all your family vacation requirements.

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The beauty and natural beauty of Shell Island is the perfect finishing touch to your Panama City Beach vacation. Call us today to make your vacation unforgettable.

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Can you swim to Shell Island


Would you like to go swimming with dolphins or rent a jetski? Parasailing is a great option for your family. Shell Island has all the information you need to plan your vacation. You can also purchase these items in advance so that you are guaranteed a reservation.

Frequently Asked Questions

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 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.

It is usually referred to as a barrier island that separates the waters of St. Andrews Bay from the Gulf of Mexico. But strictly speaking, it is now a peninsula rather than an island. Shell Island was an actual island in the past, right after the St.

There is no limit to the activities you can experience at or on Shell Island! You can swim, snorkel, paddleboard, go kayaking, sunbathe, hunt seashells, go hiking, have a picnic, and more!