There are many things to do in Panama City Beach Florida. But there is one thing that you should not miss. Shell Island is at the southern end of the long stretch resort hotels and condominiums that line Panama City Beach's white sands, and it is just across from St. Andrews State Park. This island offers a stunning slice of Florida coastline for beach-lovers and outdoor adventurers.
Shell Island is a 7-mile long barrier island with a beach that extends to the southern end of St. Andrews State Park. You can reach the island by either private boat or official Shell Island Shuttle. This is the perfect spot for those who desire a relaxing, unspoiled beach experience. 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 has been inhabited at one time or another by Native Americans, Spanish settlers, and even pirates. Today, Shell Island is home to beloved Florida wildlife, such as deer, ghost crabs, and sea turtles. Birdwatchers, in particular, will love the shorebirds nesting in the dunes and coastal scrub forest. And around the island lives a pod of bottlenose dolphins waiting to greet you. Another way to enjoy and explore the island is on a Shell Island Beach Tour. Shell Island Beach Tour offer personalized tours via boat or jet ski in search of the friendly aquatic creatures living around Shell Island.
Private dolphin tours for 6 people will take place over 2 hours. The captain will reserve the boat exclusively for you and your family. Coast Guard regulations say that the maximum number of passengers is 6. This includes infants and children.
We will take you to Shell Island Beach Tours. We'll take tourists to areas off the beaten path. You are welcome to bring along a lunch and drinks. It is important to take all the items you use to preserve this natural habitat. Shell Island is only a part of this tour. As we make our way to the island, Watch out for dolphins. We often see wild schools in this area. Also, you could make Shell Island your stop during a charter fishing trip.
When we take you and your group on a tour of Shell Island, you’ll see wildlife, gorgeous scenery, and views that will take your breath away. You’ll have opportunities to stop and collect shells, relax privately on a beach, or just sit and enjoy being in a world where humans haven’t yet developed the land. Whatever you want to see when you tour Shell Island, the guides at Shell Island Beach Tour will help you find it. They are all local to Panama City Beach, and are familiar with the places that everyone likes to see, as well as the more secluded areas that feel almost private.
We have been a success because of our professional but easy-going approach. Our loyal repeat customers are the most important thing. We invite you to find out why. You can swim with Panama City’s resident pod wild bottle-nosed dolphins aboard super-fast boats designed specifically for visiting and finding them.
Shell Island's crystal-clear water and sugar-white sandy beach offer a rare opportunity for you to see a beach in its natural state. Shell Island is seven miles of undeveloped paradise, accessible and preserved. It lies between the Gulf and St. Andrew Bay. There are many species of wildlife living on Shell Island. Shell Island offers all you need for a fun-filled, activity-filled vacation.
2 hour tours to Shell Island, where you can see our most famous resident, the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins. Parasailing offers a unique way to enjoy the Emerald Waters, White Sand Beaches, and other beauty of Shell Island.
For just 6 passengers, the private dolphin tour lasts 2 hours. We reserve the boat for your family or friends and the captain. Coast Guard regulations allow 6 passengers, which includes infants and small children.
You and your group will see stunning scenery and wildlife on our Shell Island tour. You will have the opportunity to stop and collect shells or relax on a beach. Or just enjoy being in an area where humans have yet to develop it. Shell Island Beach Tour's guides can help you find whatever you want to see on your Shell Island tour. They're all familiar with Panama City Beach and the areas everyone loves to visit.
Our success is due to our professional yet casual approach. We are grateful to our repeat customers who continue to support us. We invite to visit their site to see why. Spend time with Panama City's wild dolphin pod on board super-fast boats, which are specially built for the purpose of visiting and finding the dolphins.
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 as well as swimming and watersports. You can also bird/wildlife watch.
Definitely memories for a lifetime when you see our most famous residents up close, the Atlantic Bottle Nose Dolphins! See Dolphins and explore the pristine White Sand beaches and crystal clear Emerald waters at Shell Island!
We hired a boat to go out to the shell island. Although there was plenty of seaweed, the area was stunning for the breathtaking views.
9 answers. You can kayak to the shell island, but it will require you to do so in a circular fashion. You can kayak around the island and park, but the channel boats use to reach the gulf divides them.
Only accessible by boat Shell Island can only be reached by boat or by other watercraft. It takes approximately 20 minutes to complete the trip and you will pass through St.