Why is it called Shell Island
Rent snorkel gear from Shell Island Water Taxi in St Andrews. You can also rent it at the departure point.
Can you snorkel at Shell Island
To book your trip to Shell Island, you can call Shell Island Water Taxi at (850)-754-29938 or stop by 1101 Bayview Avenue in Panama City, FL 32401.
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 Water Taxi, the island is a local must-see location for visitors who want the pristine beach experience. Swimming and snorkeling are great. Hiking inland on the island offers the opportunity to explore rare Florida coastal plant, bird, and wildlife communities in their natural condition.
Rent snorkel gear from Shell Island Water Taxi in St Andrews. You can also rent it at the departure point.
One of our Shell Island Pontoon Boat Rentals allows you to explore Shell Island at your own pace with your family and friends.
Shell Island offers the opportunity to experience Florida's past before it became so popular. Although we love our visitors and are happy to share the Florida experience with them, it has become crowded. Shell Island offers a totally different experience than Panama City Beach, but you must go there to experience it.
The Shell Island Water Taxi is the safest, quickest, and easiest way to reach Shell Island. The Shuttle is also your connection to snorkel gear rentals and Shell Island Snorkel Tours, kayak rental and Shuttle ticket packages, Panama City Beach dolphin tours, and more.
"Our Panama City boat cruise is a fully narrated 13-mile boat trip along the Gulf Coast. The views are unsurpassed. The Panama City Boat Tour will take you to Shell Island. The island is located off the coast of Panama and you will be able to see amazing marine life, such as dolphins. There is no other boat tour that packs so much excitement into one 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. 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.