You can't make your Panama City Beach vacation complete without seeing Shell Island's natural beauty. Book your trip with us today and make it memorable.


Unlike larger tour boats that carry up to 150 people, Shell Island Boats carries only 6 passengers per boat and our Large Family Cruiser boat 15 passengers (children included). We can have you in the water with your snorkel gear on quickly and without all the splashing and disruptions that large groups create, often frightening the dolphins away.

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2-hour tours to Shell Island and to see our most famous residents, the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins!

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You can also find any type of vacation activity that interests you, including lots of kid-friendly options right here. You can find out more about where to stay in Florida and where to go once you're here in Panama City Beach by visiting our Where to Go or Where to Stay sections.

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Looking for things you can do in Panama City Beach Florida Shell Island, St. Andrews State Park and other attractions are must-sees. Rent water sport gear and pontoon vessels, or join a Dolphin Tour to meet bottlenose dolphins.

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For the ultimate in freedom and adventure book your own pontoon boat! Due to demand reservations are highly recommended.

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Your Panama City Beach vacation isn’t complete until you’ve see the natural and lovely beauty of Shell Island. Contact us today to book your trip and make your vacation one to remember.

Frequently Asked Questions

This island is not as secluded as you see on the pictures and we couldn't find any of the cool shells either. (I understand that it's nature and can't be controlled).

It is usually referred to as a barrier island that separates the waters of St. Andrews Bay from the Gulf of Mexico. But strictly speaking, it is now a peninsula rather than an island. Shell Island was an actual island in the past, right after the St.

There is no limit to the activities you can experience at or on Shell Island! You can swim, snorkel, paddleboard, go kayaking, sunbathe, hunt seashells, go hiking, have a picnic, and more!

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.