Shell Key Preserve

Shell Island Water Taxi Jobs Baltimore


Panama City Beach is fun. However, there are times when the condo canyon and the crowds get too much. Shell Island is an oasis away from condos and crowds that offers you and your family a tranquil escape. It's also affordable. Shell Island Water Taxi offers a great way to take the family on a fun day trip.

St. Andrews State Park


Snorkeling is good around the St. Andrews State Park jetty, and excellent out on Shell Island. Habitats range from sand bottom, to shallow grass flats, to the rocky faces of the jetties. Expect to see tropical fish, crabs, rays, and if you are lucky, a sea turtle or some of the resident bottlenose dolphins. If you don’t have your own gear, snorkel equipment is available for rent at the Jetty Store, or get it as part of a complete package along with Shuttle tickets on a Shell Island Snorkel Tour.

Pontoon Boat

Pontoon Boat


The Shell Island Water Taxi takes you to Shell Island in the quickest, most convenient, and safest way. Book now and save your time!

Fort Walton Beach


Are you looking for activities in Panama City Beach Florida Shell Island and St. Andrews State Park must-see attractions. You can take our Water Taxi from Shell Island to rent water sport gear and pontoon boats or go on a Dolphin Tour with bottlenose dolphins.

Fort Walton Beach

What do I need to bring to Shell Key


Shell Island Water Taxi offers a convenient and inexpensive way for your family to enjoy a day on Shell Island. Grab your snorkel gear and bring your lunch. Shell Island snorkeling can be enjoyed without any hassle or fuss. Shell Island Water Taxi service makes everything easy. You can also enjoy Shell Island's natural beauty and wild inhabitants.

Fort Griswold


We pick up and deliver approximately 2.2 miles to the State Park docks*. We don't drop off in the Jetty area*. This is a nature-preserved island, so we do not have any facilities for toilets or shade. It will take around 15 minutes to reach the dock at the island.

Fort Walton Beach

Shell Island Shuttle Boat Rental


The Shell Island Water Taxi makes it easy, quick, and safe to reach Shell Island. Save time by booking now

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.

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.
 

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.

Shell Island has a fascinating amount of local wildlife including dolphins, loggerhead turtles, green sea turtles, ghost crabs, beach mice, nine-banded armadillos, alligators that live in the lake on the island, marsh rabbits, racoons and more