Boat Tours
A great way to spend a Shell Island Beach Day is to rent a pontoonboat. A pontoon boat can be safely operated, is stable, spacious, or used by a group of friends. This is a great way to visit Shell Island. You can cruise St. Andrew Bay's clear blue waters and enjoy the beautiful Shell Island's sugar-white sands from your own pleasure craft.
There is one outstanding thing to do in Panama City Beach Florida. Shell Island is located at the south end of the long stretch condos and resorts that line Panama City Beach’s white sands. It is across from St. Andrews State Park and offers a spectacular slice of Florida coastline for outdoor adventurers as well as beach lovers.
Book your Shell Island trip today. The best excursion in panama City Beach Florida. You've already tried parasailing, banana boat rides, and jetskis. Now you can relax in the sun and watch the waves crash on the beach. You've seen it all.
For both novice and expert kayakers, the waters around St. Andrews State Park offer a great place to start. There are plenty of great swimming and snorkeling spots, along with an interesting shoreline. Experiential paddlers might consider crossing to Shell Island or paddling out to the pass to do some sea kayaking. Renting a package that includes a ride in the Shell Island Cruise and kayaks on Shell Island is the best and most safest way of kayaking on Shell Island.
Shell Island Snorkeling, aboard the Island Time, has been a Panama City Beach favorite, since 1999. That’s why we’re rated as the top Things to Do, by TripAdvisor, for St. Andrews State Park tours and trips to Shell Island.
Crew and office staff will keep an eye on the radar for any signs of a storm approaching and can discuss alternatives. You can cancel the cruise and reschedule if you feel uneasy about inclement weather. However, it is best to cancel at the last minute. It is recommended that Island Time management makes the decision. You will be given the option to cancel, reschedule or get your money back if a trip is cancelled because of bad weather.
The St. Andrews State Park jetty is a good spot for snorkeling, as well as Shell Island. There are many habitats available, including sand bottoms, shallow grass flats and the rocky faces of the jetties. There are many species of fish and crabs to be seen, as well as rays and, if you're lucky enough, some resident bottle nose dolphins. Renting snorkel equipment at the Jetty Store is an option, as well as purchasing it in a complete package with shuttle tickets on a Shell Island Snorkel Tour.
Snorkeling is safe and easy for people of all ages. One of the best things about Shell Island is that the calm shallow water behind the jetty is the perfect place for first-time snorkelers to try the sport.
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.
Every year, visitors flock to the white sands of Panama City Beach, and each year they are joined by some 200 different species of shark. Both are drawn to the area's crystal clear waters and abundant sea life. The double sandbar system at Panama City Beach creates a deep water channel close to shore
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.