The Atlantic Bottle Nose Dolphins, our most famous resident, are sure to make memories that will last a lifetime!


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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One of our Shell Island Pontoon Boat Rentals allows you to explore Shell Island at your own pace with your family and friends.

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* We pick you up and drop you off at the State Park docks about 2.2 miles down the isle.

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The Shell Island Dolphin Tours will be one of your most memorable experiences while on Panama City Beach.

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Shell Island Boat rentals are a great way for you to have a Shell Island beach experience. A pontoon boat, which is stable, spacious and easy to manage, is a safe and comfortable way to enjoy Shell Island. Your private pleasure craft can take you on a cruise through the calm waters of St. Andrew Bay, and then play on the sandy beaches of Shell Island.

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What is the best time to go to Shell Island


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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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

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.
 

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.