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.
This is a short overview of the recreational opportunities at Shell Island. It is one of Panama City Beach’s most well-known attractions. You can visit our website to find more detailed information, as well as many pictures. Take a look at the Shell Island Web Cam as we show you the park's beauty while you plan your trip. You can also call us at (+1(850)756 7537) or drop by (405 Cliftonia Cir),Panama City Beach FL 32408 for more information and to book your trip.
After an hour at Shell Island we will sail out to the Gulf of Mexico for wild dolphins. Please read the following disclaimer about dolphins. Although we always hope for the best, and it's not common to not see dolphins in the wild, the itinerary will be adjusted to suit the weather and other conditions. The return cruise to the dock is an exciting sailing party at Panama City Beach, complete with dancing, music and games.
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.
Enjoy 3 hours of fun in the sun! Explore Shell Island's marine life and snorkel. Enjoy the music and a Rum Punch... Try the Paddleboards and keep an eye out to see Friendly Dolphins.
The dolphins are wild animals in their natural habitat, they are not in tanks or netted areas. It is highly recommended that you wear polarized sunglasses to cut the glare on the water to be able to better see the beautiful wild dolphins. It is pretty rare for us to not see the dolphins.
The St. Andrews State Park Campground Camp Store offers beach bike rentals. You can ride around the park loops and along the park roads, as well as 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 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.
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.
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).
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.