Shell Island, a popular spot for snorkeling in Panama City Beach is the best. Start your adventure with Shell Island Cruises.


Shell Island is a great spot for snorkeling near Panama City Beach in Florida. Shell Island Cruises will help you start your adventure.

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Enjoy Shell Island's beautiful Pontoon Boat Rentals with your family or friends.

Crab Island


The beauty and natural beauty of Shell Island is the perfect finishing touch to your Panama City Beach vacation. Call us today to make your vacation unforgettable.

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Blue Dolphin Tours


North Lagoon will be your destination. After you turn left, you will go past their parking lots and the Lighthouse Marina. On the right side of the road, we will be under the trees/down on a gravel road. We will have signs displaying our company name.

St. Andrews Bay


The Panama City Beach adventure catamaran sail takes approximately three hours. A short sailing cruise through St. Andrews Bay will take you to the best spots on Shell Island, depending on the conditions for seeing dolphins and other sea life. The "Island Time", a large, stable sailing catamaran, will anchor in approximately 5 feet of water. You can snorkel around Shell Island or search for seashells, or simply relax in the calm waters. You can try our stand-up paddleboards, or take a spin on our water slide.

Crab Island

Jet Ski


Shell Island is the local spot to snorkel in Panama City Beach, Florida. Shell Island Cruises is the best way to start your adventure.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
 

Once you get there it is all worth it, as it is the most beautiful water I've ever seen. It is like you are swimming in a pool. It is so crystal clear. We didn't know what to expect so we went planning to spend a few hours on the island. Come expecting to spend all day!

There is still an amazingly pristine, uninhabited island just waiting to be explored. Shell Island is a barrier island, a 7-mile stretch of undeveloped land nestled between the Gulf of Mexico and St. Andrews

Though the area boasts an average of 320 days of sunshine per year, late spring, summer and early fall offer some of the warmest air and water temperatures. Plus, by avoiding a visit in March or April, you'll dodge the deluge of college students who descend on the area's ivory sands every year for spring break.