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One of the many activities in Panama City Beach Florida is not to be missed. Shell Island, located just south of Panama City Beach's long stretch of condominiums and resort hotels, offers a stunning piece of Florida coastline for outdoor adventurers and beach lovers.


Shell Island offers the opportunity to see dolphins, as well as explore the beautiful White Sand beaches with crystal clear Emerald water.

Shell Island Boat Rentals & Tours

Shell Island Boat Rentals & Tours


Book a boat trip to Shell Island with us. We'll take you to hidden coastlines that few tourists see. You can also bring your lunch and beverages. To avoid causing damage to the natural habitat, make sure you have everything you need.

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You can enjoy a Panama City Beach snorkeling trip at the Grand Lagoon. Our snorkel tour guides know the best spots around Shell Island and the St. Andrews State Park Pier. Discover marine habitats from the sandy bottom to the shallow grass flats, and the rocky faces at the jetties. The marine habitats include tropical fish, crabs and even rays. You might also see a turtle or one of the bottle nose dolphins. Renting high-quality snorkel gear in Panama City Beach is an option.

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Looking for things to do in Panama City Beach Florida? Experience a really exciting day on the water at the helm of your own private pontoon boat with our Panama City Beach pontoon rentals. Meet the local bottlenose dolphins on one of our Panama City Beach dolphin tours. Or come aboard with us to enjoy the best Panama City beach snorkeling.

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A great way for your whole family to see dolphins is to visit Shell Island, and then swim in the Emerald waters of Gulf of Mexico.

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Pinellas County


Book a Shell Island boat tour with us. We will take tourists to areas off the beaten path. You can also bring lunch and drinks. To ensure that future visitors don't get disturbed by this natural habitat, be sure to take along any food or drinks.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Every year, visitors flock to the white sands of Panama City Beach, and each year they are joined by some 200 different species of shark. Both are drawn to the area's crystal clear waters and abundant sea life. The double sandbar system at Panama City Beach creates a deep water channel close to shore

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).

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.