Can you swim at Shell Key island

Shell Island Boats Orlando


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.

Shell Island Boats Jetty


Shell Island is a popular spot for Panama City Beach tourists looking for unspoiled white sand beaches. It has plenty of beaches and calm waters, making it a great place for swimming and snorkeling. In the surrounding waters, you will find many tropical fish, dolphins, as well as sea turtles. You can explore the Shell Island interior by foot, where you will find rare species of bird and wildlife.

Do you have to pay to go to Shell Island

Do you have to pay to go to Shell Island


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

Shell Island By Boat


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

Shell Island By Boat

St Pete


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.

Island Panama City Beach Fl


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.

Shell Island By Boat

Shell Island Boats East Coast


Our success is due to our professional but easy-going approach. Our loyal repeat customers are our greatest asset, and we invite them to continue supporting us.

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!