Shell Island can only be accessed by boat. Shell Island Ferry allows visitors to access Shell Island in a safe, easy and quick manner. Since its inception, the Shell Island Ferry is the official Shell Island Ferry Service of St. Andrews State Park. It has been ferrying guests between Shell Island and the St. Andrews State Park Marina for many years.


Shell Island Boat Tours. Our team at Shell Island Water Taxi always strives for the highest standards. We are delighted we made your Shell Island Boat Tours experience a positive one. Until next time, take care. "Wonderful Shell Island Boat Tours! The waterways are so beautiful and serene,

Can you swim at Shell Key Preserve

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We pick up and deliver approximately 2.2 miles to the State Park docks*. We don't drop off in the Jetty area*. This is a nature-preserved island, so we do not have any facilities for toilets or shade. It will take around 15 minutes to reach the dock at the island.

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We require reservations for our Panama City boat tour, which means we therefore, please reserve yours today. Our Panama City boat tours are available five times daily. If you'd like to book an appointment, please contact us for availability. We look forward to seeing you soon!"

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Beach bike rentals are available at the St. Andrews State Park Campground Camp Store. Ride around the campground loops and park roads as well as on the 2-mile paved bike trail that wanders through the park. It’s a great way to see deer and other park wildlife. The Park also features two short and easy hiking trails that give walkers a close look at native pine forest and coastal scrub habitats.

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Panama City Beach, make no mistake. It can be tiring to live in a condo canyon with so many people. Shell Island offers a safe haven away from condos crowds. And the price is right. Shell Island Water Taxi takes you to Shell Island. Take your family picnic and get away from the condo canyons of Panama City Beach.

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Shell Island can only be accessed by boat, and the Shell Island Water Taxi is the easiest, safest, and quickest way for visitors to reach Shell Island. As the official Island Taxi, the Shell Island Water Taxi has been ferrying guests between the mainland and Shell Island for many years.

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 with this so we went planning to spend a few hours on the island. Come expecting to spend all day!

Agree with above, go around 11 a.m., to get the best of daytime sun, because April has some fairly cool days. over a year ago. I'd plan for late morning/early afternoon. There's no shade so if it is really warm you don't want to be there at the absolute hottest part of the day.

Shell Island can only be accessed by boat, and the Shell Island Water Taxi is the easiest, safest, and quickest way for visitors to reach Shell Island.