The western half of Shell Island is part of the St. Andrews State Park. It’s as natural as Florida gets. Which means that you won’t be stopping at a concession stand or stopping at a picnic table. But you will get a chance to see some of the most beautiful, untouched wild land left on the East Coast. Get a chance to see a variety of endangered species.


You are looking for things to do in Panama City Beach Florida. Shell Island and St. Andrews State Park must-see attractions. Rent watersport equipment & pontoon boat boats, or go on a Dolphin Tour with bottlenose dolphins.

Hog Island Boats Price

Hog Island Boats Price


You can swim with Panama City’s resident pod wild bottle-nosed dolphins on their natural habitat, in custom-built superfast boats specifically designed to locate and visit the dolphins...

Shell Island Boats Destin


Shell Island Boats provide the fastest and most safest way to reach Shell Island. The Boat also serves as your connection to snorkel gear rentals or Shell Island Snorkel Tours.

Shell Island Boats Destin

Fishing Trawler


Panama City's resident pods of wild bottlenose dolphins can be swam with onboard super-fast boats designed specifically for visiting and finding them.

Day


The St. Andrews State Park Campground Camp Store offers beach bike rentals. You can ride around the campground loops, park roads and on the 2-mile paved bike path that runs through the park. This is a great place to spot deer and other wildlife in the park. Two short, easy trails allow for close inspection of the coastal scrub habitats and native pine forest.

Shell Island Boats Destin

Shell Island Boat Launch


Shell Island Boats provides boat rentals in Panama City Beach and other attractions. We have many photos and more details about Panama City Beach. You can also contact us by calling (850) 630-1278. Or drop by our dock-side booth at 5709 North Lagoon Dr. Panama City Beach.

Frequently Asked Questions

Once you get there it is all worth it, as it is the most beautiful water I've ever seen. It is like you are swimming in a pool. It is so crystal clear. We didn't know what to expect so we went planning to spend a few hours on the island. Come expecting to spend all day!

This island is not as secluded as you see on the pictures and we couldn't find any of the cool shells either. (I understand that it's nature and can't be controlled).

Agree with above, go around 11 a.m., to get the best of daytime sun, because April has some fairly cool days. over a year ago. I'd plan for late morning/early afternoon. There's no shade so if it is really warm you don't want to be there at the absolute hottest part of the day.

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.