Shell Key Island Ferry

Where is the clearest water in Florida


Groups of 20 or more are eligible for a 20% discount on each ticket at Shell Island Ferry when they pay in a group.


Shell Key is the best place to start or end your adventure. Fort De Soto Park encompasses 1,136 acres, five interconnected Islands. Explore Fort De Soto Park, which is still equipped 12-inch rifled mortars and 2 British breech-loading 6-inch Armstrong rapidfire pistols. Fort De Soto has been ranked the number one beach of the United States.

Shell Island Ferry 6d


At this moment, it is not available. Bring your own. You can rent beach chairs and umbrellas. The store also sells sunblock and other accessories.

Shell Island Ferry 6d
Shell Island Ferry 2021

Shell Island Ferry 2021


Shell Key has great swimming and shelling once you are on the island. Shell Key is home to a large natural preserve. This protects nearly half the island and allows the native seabirds to enjoy a portion of the undeveloped beach. You can have a great day in the sun by getting out there!

Panama City Boat


Shell Key offers an overnight camping experience for campers! You will need a ferry ticket to "camper" Shell Key and a permit from Shell Key for camping. All you have to do is pack your tent and gear for an amazing night under the stars. This is an incredible opportunity to camp out on a remote island.

Crabcrab Island Panama

Crabcrab Island Panama


In the early 1990’s, the sandbar just south of Pass-a-Grille Beach known as Shell Island joined with its neighboring island to the south to form one contiguous island. In 2000, Pinellas County acquired a lease from the State of Florida to establish Shell Key (a.k.a. Shell Island) as a Wildlife Preserve and today, Shell Key is a pristine white sand strip of Florida paradise.

Pete Beach


The Shell Island Ferry provides the fastest, easiest, and most reliable way to reach Shell Island. Save time and book now to save money!

Frequently Asked Questions

Shell Island can only be accessed by boat, and the Shell Island Ferry is the easiest, safest, and quickest way for visitors to reach Shell Island. As the official Island Ferry, the Shell Island Ferry has been ferrying guests between the mainland and Shell Island for many years.

Sand dollars, moon snails, conch shells, pin shells, periwinkles, whelk and olive shells are just a few of the indigenous seashells found here. And, as long as there are no creatures living in them, there is no limit to how many of these one-of-a-kind souvenirs you can take home with you

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!