What animals are at Shell Island
If you don’t have your own gear, snorkel equipment is available for rent at the Shell Island Water Taxi departure point in St Andrews, or get it as part of a complete package along with Shuttle tickets online, or by calling Shell Island Water Taxi to book your trip @ (850) 754-2938.
You can snorkel around the St. Andrews State Park Jetty and on Shell Island. The habitats vary from sandy bottom to shallow grass flats to the rocky faces in the jetties. You will see tropical fish, crabs and rays. If you're lucky, a turtle or one of the resident bottlenose Dolphins. You can rent snorkel gear at the Jetty Store or purchase it as part of a package that includes Shuttle tickets for a Shell Island Snorkel Tour.
The Park lies along miles of sugar-sand coastline, which is consistently rated America's best beach. St. Andrews State Park is 1200 acres. It offers boating and camping, swimming, watersports, fishing and hiking, as well as bird/wildlife viewing. Shell Island Water Taxi is located at 1101 Bayview Avenue in Panama City, FL 32401. It provides water transportation to Shell Island, which is one of Panama City's most popular attractions.
Shell Island is a barrier island that stretches 7 miles and forms part of the southern end of St. Andrews State Park. Shell Island Water Taxi or private boat can access the island. Visitors who are looking for a relaxing beach experience should visit the island. It is a great place to snorkel and swim. The island's inland hiking trails offer the chance to view rare Florida bird and plant species in their natural environment.
Shell Island, a 7-mile-long barrier island and beach in the southern part of St. Andrews State Park, is undeveloped. The island can be reached by private boat or official Shell Island Water Taxi. It is a must-see for anyone who wants to enjoy a pristine beach experience.
Pick up and drop off is approximately 2.2 miles from the State Park docks. It will take approximately 15 minutes to get to our dock on the island.
The Shell Island Water Taxi makes it the quickest, most secure, and easiest way for you to get to Shell Island. You can also use the Shuttle to get snorkel gear rentals, Shell Island Snorkel Tours, kayak rental, Shuttle ticket packages, Panama City Beach dolphin tour, and many other services.
Shell Island is technically only an island at high tide, and although the land is privately owned, the footpaths across it are open to the public.
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.
St Andrews is one of our favorite state parks. I hope you enjoy! over a year ago. Yes you can kayak from the park to Shell Island however it is a little bit of distance and across a boating channel.
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.