Explore Shell Island on your own time with your family and friends with one of our, well maintained, Shell Island Pontoon Boat Rentals.


The St. Andrews State Park jetty is a good spot for snorkeling, as well as Shell Island. There are many habitats available, including sand bottoms, shallow grass flats and the rocky faces of the jetties. There are many species of fish and crabs to be seen, as well as rays and, if you're lucky enough, some resident bottlenose dolphins. Renting snorkel gear is possible at the Jetty Store. Or, you can purchase it along with your Shell Island Snorkel Tour Shuttle tickets.

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Shell Island Water Taxi will make it affordable and simple for you to go on a daytrip with your family. Take some snorkel gear out of the rental bin and bring your lunch. Then, hop on the Shell Island Water Taxi. Shell Island snorkeling is easy and fun. Shell Island Water Taxi is a great way to make it all easy.

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The waters around St. Andrews State Park are nice for both beginning and experienced kayakers. There is plenty of interesting shoreline to explore as well as good swimming and snorkeling spots. Experienced paddlers may want to make the crossing to Shell Island or even paddle out the pass for some sea kayaking. The easiest and safest way to try kayaking on Shell Island is to arrange a rental package that includes a ride on the Shell Island Water Taxi and kayaks available on Shell Island.*****KAYAKS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME******

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This is only a small overview of the many recreational options available at Shell Island. Check out our website for more information, including lots of photographs.

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Shell Island Water Taxi. Shell Island Water Taxi would like to thank you for your visit. It was a pleasure to have you aboard. Safe travels back and we look forward to seeing you again. A big thank you to Joe for making our Shell Island Water experience so memorable.

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Make no mistake; Panama City Beach is fun. But at times, the condo canyon and the crowds can get old. Shell Island offers you and your family an oasis from the condos and crowds and the price is right. Pack your family picnic for a trip to Shell Island with Shell Island Water Taxi and take a day away from the condo canyon on Panama City Beach.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Snorkeling is safe and easy for people of all ages. One of the best things about Shell Island is that the calm shallow water behind the jetty is the perfect place for first-time snorkelers to try the sport.

Shell Island can only be accessed by boat, and the Shell Island Water Taxi is the easiest, safest, and quickest way for visitors to reach Shell Island.

In Panama City Beach, Shell Island is a great spot to encounter wild dolphin pods. Shell Island is 7 miles of incredible beach bliss located across the water from Saint Andrew's Park. This natural wonder is one of your best bets for finding and swimming with dolphins in Panama City Beach.