* We pick us up at the State Park docks and drop them off about 2.2 mi down the island.


This service is currently unavailable. Shell Island Ferry provides transportation services. A concession boat is also available during summer from Memorial Day through Labor Day. This is the only concessional service on the island.

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The 7-mile-long barrier island Shell Island is located at the south-eastern tip of Panama City Beach Florida's natural reserve, St. Andrews State Park. This undeveloped stretch of white sandy beach, coastal scrubland, pine hammocks, and sandbars seperates St. Andrews Bay form the Gulf of Mexico. Shell Island is an oasis for wildlife, marine mammals, and beach lovers who seek a day away from the condominiums, resorts, and condos along the coast.

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Shell Island Tours Clearwater

Shell Island Tours Clearwater


Camping enthusiasts will love our overnight camping experience on Shell Key. To have an unforgettable night under the stars, all you need to do is get your ferry ticket for "camper", a Shell Key camping permit, and your camping gear. This is a rare opportunity to camp on an isolated island.

Shell Island Shuttle Florida


Undeveloped Shell Island's pristine beaches are a popular attraction in Panama City Beach, Florida. You can spend the day on Shell Island enjoying the sugar-white sands and emerald waters.

Shell Island Shuttle St Andrews State Park

Shell Island Shuttle St Andrews State Park


The Shell Island Ferry is the easiest, safest, and fastest way to get to Shell Island. Book now and save time on the day!

Kayaking


Shell Island is an iconic Panama City Beach location that offers unspoiled white-sand beach fun. The island has plenty of sandy beaches, and tranquil inshore waters for great snorkeling and swimming. You will see many sea turtles and colorful tropical fish in the area. Shell Island offers a unique opportunity to discover rare coastal bird and plant species.

Frequently Asked Questions

Shell Island is on the west coast of Wales about 7 miles north of Barmouth. There is a road leading to there that you drive on, but at certain high tides the sea covers the road.

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

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.