Shell Island Cruises Kure Beach Nc

Shell Island Cruises North Carolina


The dolphins are wild animals in their natural habitat, they are not in tanks or netted areas. It is highly recommended that you wear polarized sunglasses to cut the glare on the water to be able to better see the beautiful wild dolphins. It is pretty rare for us to not see the dolphins.


The St. Andrews State Park is home to the Shell Island's western half. It's as Florida as it gets. This means you won't stop at a concession stand, or even at a picnic bench. However, you will be able to see some the most beautiful and untouched wildlands on the East Coast. Enjoy the chance to view endangered species.

Shell Island Boat Tour Georgetown Sc

Shell Island Boat Tour Georgetown Sc


Our Shell Island Cruises offer one of the most memorable experiences on Panama City Beach.

St Andrews


The tour lasted 3 hours and was absolutely amazing. Captain ensured that we saw the dolphins. The kids loved snorkeling on Shell Island. For everyone, no matter your age, this activity is highly recommended.

St Andrews

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Shell Island is only a part of our tour. As we reach the island. Be on the lookout for dolphins. There are often wild schools of dolphins around. It is possible to stop at Shell Island during charter fishing trips.

Shell Island Cruises Island Hopping


We love our dolphins and want them all to prosper for future generations. We wish they were as excited as we to see them. Unfortunately, they would be fed by people on boats which is illegal, and ultimately, dangerous, for the dolphins.

St Andrews

St Petersburg FL


3 hours of Fun in the Sun Shell Island offers snorkeling and exploration of the marine life. Enjoy the music and a rum punch... Try the paddleboards & watch out for Friendly Dolphins.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

The waters around Shell Island are home to a large group of bottlenose dolphins. You can encounter these amazing marine mammals at home in their natural habitat on one of our Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours.

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 is a nature preserve with no restrooms or any other visitor facilities such as trash receptacles, picnic tables, or shade pavilions. There is no trash removal service. Island visitors are asked to be responsible and take everything they bring to the Island with them when they leave.