There are many things to do in Panama City Beach Florida. But there is one thing that you should not miss. Shell Island is at the southern end of the long stretch resort hotels and condominiums that line Panama City Beach's white sands, and it's located directly across from St. Andrews State Park. This island offers a stunning slice of Florida coast for outdoor adventurers and beach lovers.


Since 1999, Shell Island Snorkeling has been a Panama City Beach tradition. TripAdvisor rated us among the top Things to Do for Shell Island State Park Tours and Shell Island Trips.

Shell Island Cruises Key

Shell Island Cruises Key


We’re known for our famous “Rum Punch”, but we also have a stocked bar with beer and wine, and all of our snacks and non-alcoholic drinks are just $2.00. Restrooms are available onboard. Join our experienced captain and crew for your Island Time sailing adventure in paradise.

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When you book a boat tour to Shell Island with us. We will take you to the secret coastline areas that most tourists don’t get to see. Also you can bring a lunch or beverages. Make sure to pack up anything that you take, to avoid damaging this natural habitat for future visitors.

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Visit Shell Island


You will turn onto North Lagoon like you were going to Captain Anderson’s. Continue past their parking area and past the Lighthouse Marina. Our company will be on your right, under the trees/down an gravel road. Signs will be posted with our company name.

Shell Island Cruises Resort


You can explore Shell Island with your friends and family with one of our well-maintained Shell Island Pontoon Boat Rentals.

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A pontoon boat rental is a great way for you to have a Shell Island beach experience. A pontoon boat is safe, stable, spacious, easy to use, and a great way to explore Shell Island. With your private pleasure boat, you can cruise the blue waters of St. Andrew Bay or play on the white sands at 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.