Shell Island is a local must-see location for Panama City Beach visitors looking for the unspoiled white-sand beach experience. The island offers plenty of beach space and peaceful inshore waters where swimming and snorkeling are great. Colorful tropical fish, dolphins, and sea turtles are common in the waters around the island. On land, hiking the interior of Shell Island is an opportunity to explore rare coastal plants, birds, and wildlife communities.


Shell Island Water Taxi provides a solution for you that is cheap and easy. Forget renting a $400/day pontoon rental, that’s too expensive and too much trouble. Hop on a shuttle out to Shell Island with Shell Island Water Taxi for $25 and leave the hassle of boat rentals and BUI’s behind (Boating Under The Influence). (850) 754-2938

How far is Shell Island from shore

How far is Shell Island from shore


The Park is found along miles of sugar-sand coastline and is consistently rated America’s best beach. St. Andrews State Park encompasses 1200 acres. The park offers boating/camping, swimming, watersports as well fishing, hiking and bird/wildlife observation. Shell Island Water Taxi located at 1101 Bayview Avenue Panama City FL 32401, is the official water transportation service to one the most famous attractions on Panama City Beach: Shell Island.

Wildlife


Shell Island is a popular spot for Panama City Beach tourists looking for unspoiled white sand beaches. It has plenty of beaches and calm waters, making it a great place for swimming and snorkeling. In the surrounding waters, you will find many tropical fish, dolphins, as well as sea turtles. Walking the interior of Shell Island on land is a great way to see rare coastal birds, plants and wildlife communities.

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You can rent snorkel gear at the Shell Island Water Taxi departure points in St Andrews or purchase it online with Shuttle tickets. Or call Shell Island Water Taxi @ (850) 754-2938, to reserve your trip.

Pontoon Boat


A great way to spend a Shell Island Beach Day is to rent a pontoon boat. A pontoon boat can be safely operated, is stable, spacious and very easy to handle. This boat is great for families and friends who want to have fun on the water. You can cruise St. Andrew Bay's clear blue waters and enjoy the beautiful Shell Island's sugar-white sands from your own pleasure craft.

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Our Panama City boat trip is a fully-narrated, 13 mile boat tour along the Gulf Coast. You will be able to enjoy unrivaled views. During the Panama City Boat Tour, you'll also be able to visit Shell Island. This is an island off Panama, where you can spot amazing sea life such as manatees, turtles, sharks, manatees, manatees, manatees, sharks, and even whales. You won't find a boat tour that packs as much excitement and sightseeing in one day.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

St Andrews is one of our favorite state parks. I hope you enjoy! over a year ago. Yes you can kayak from the park to Shell Island however it is a little bit of distance and across a boating channel.

Shell Island is technically only an island at high tide, and although the land is privately owned, the footpaths across it are open to the public.

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.