Our guides will take you to Shell Island, where you can begin your tour. This barrier island, which stretches 7 miles east to west between St. Andrews Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, is an undeveloped paradise. This is Florida in its natural state, far from resorts and theme parks. Shell Island is home to endangered species such as loggerhead sea turtles or piping plovers. It is also known for its abundance of beautiful shells found along the beaches.






A dolphin tour makes for a fantastic sightseeing experience. All tour boats leave Adventure at Sea in Lower Grand Lagoon. Then they cruise south across the pass between St. Andrew Bay & the Gulf of Mexico to reach Shell Island. Enjoy the views and look out for seabirds, sea turtles, and dolphins.

What is the best time to go to Shell Island


All snorkeling tours include complete snorkeling gear. Our local snorkeling sites can change frequently. We will take to you the snorkeling sites which are clearest and most calm on your Dolphin and Snorkeling tours. We snorkel many seagrass beds, sandbars and artificial reefs. We will travel a lot to find the best spots in the region.

What is the best time to go to Shell Island
Shell Island Panama City Beach Rentals

Shell Island Panama City Beach Rentals


No trip to the Gulf Coast of Florida is complete without taking the time to explore the area around Shell Island. From seeing the sites of St. Andrews Bay and then snorkeling in the shallows, to seeing a school of wild dolphins in their natural habitat and then finding your own slice of beach paradise, the cruises offered by Adventures at Sea are quite simply the best offered anywhere in Panama City Beach.

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Our Adventures At Sea guide will take you around Shell Island to show the location of one of the most important schools of bottlenose dolphins anywhere. We know their favourite places to hide and the places they love to show off.

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Book a private tour and have the boat all to yourselves for 2- 6 guests, or book a group tour with other guests on the boat. All our tours are 6 guests maximum.

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Since many years we have taken guests on dolphin tours. We strictly follow all safety guidelines to ensure our guests' safety as well as the welfare of the dolphins. Our comfortable, stable boats are equipped with all the safety equipment required by the US Coast Guard. The Shell Island Dolphin Tours offer a safe, fun and enjoyable experience for all guests. We will do our best for guests with special accessibility needs. Please let us know.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

It's one of the best places in Panama City Beach. Shallow pools can be found with fish and sea life. Plus the clear water in the Gulf is perfect to get out with the family. So bring your snorkeling gear or rent it from a local tour operator.

Shell Island is an undeveloped 7-mile long barrier island and beach that makes up the southern reach of St. Andrews State Park. Accessed via private boat or the official Shell Island Shuttle, the island is a local must-see location for visitors who want the pristine beach experience. Swimming and snorkeling are great.