Heath and his team were great! They took care everything. Everyone had a great time. They are definitely deserving of a raise.


Dolphins live in the wild in their natural environment. They are not kept in tanks and they do not have to be kept in a cage. You should wear polarized sunglasses in order to avoid the harsh glare of the water and better appreciate the beauty of wild dolphins. It is extremely rare for us not to see the dolphins.

Is Shell Island Open To The Public

Is Shell Island Open To The Public


This 3 hour tour was amazing! Captain made sure we saw the dolphins and even took us over the top of a shipwreck! Snorkeling on Shell Island was super fun and the kids loved it. Highly recommended for everyone no matter your age.

Shell Island Cruises Tortola


You can have fun on the Panama City Beach Adventure Catamaran Sail for approximately 3 hours. Start with a sailing cruise along St. Andrews Bay, to reach the best spots along Shell Island depending on the weather conditions. The "Island Time", which is a stable, wide sailing catamaran that can be sailed in calm water, will be anchored in 5 feet of water. Here you can snorkel around Shell Island and search for seashells. Take a look at our stand-up paddleboards and make a splash on our water slide.

Shell Island Cruises Tortola

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Heath and his crew were amazing! They were great! It was a wonderful time for all of us! They certainly deserve a huge raise.

Vacations


After spending about an hour on Shell Island, we will take a leisurely sailing trip out to the Gulf of Mexico in search of wild dolphins. Please see the dolphin disclaimer below. While we hope that the right conditions will prevail, it is very rare to not see dolphins. However, the itinerary is determined by the weather conditions and your safety. Enjoy a lively party on Panama City Beach's dock with music, dancing and games.

Shell Island Cruises Tortola

Dolphin Catamaran Cruise


Shell Island is an undeveloped barrier island off Florida’s Emerald Coast. It runs around 7 miles from east to west. It is made up of graceful sand dunes, pine hammocks, and shrub forest. An inland lake provides a home to shorebirds and deer. The protected shore means that a variety of crabs, coastal wildlife, and endangered species all make their homes on Shell Island.

Frequently Asked Questions

There is still an amazingly pristine, uninhabited island just waiting to be explored. Shell Island is a barrier island, a 7-mile stretch of undeveloped land nestled between the Gulf of Mexico and St. Andrews

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.

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 is seven miles of undeveloped scenery between the Gulf and St. Andrew Bay. At one point, Shell Island was inhabited by Native Americans, Spanish Settlers, and even pirates.