This is only a small overview of the many recreational options available at Shell Island. Check out our website for more information, including lots of photographs.


The St. Andrews State Park Campground Camp Store offers beach bike rentals. You can ride around the campground loops, park roads and on the 2-mile paved bike path that runs through the park. This is a great place to spot deer and other wildlife in the park. Two short, easy trails allow for close inspection of the coastal scrub habitats and native pine forest.

Shell Island Water Taxi Juneau

Shell Island Water Taxi Juneau


Panama City Beach is fun. However, there are times when the condo canyon and the crowds get too much. Shell Island is an oasis away from condos and crowds that offers you and your family a tranquil escape. It's also affordable. Shell Island Water Taxi offers a great way to take the family on a fun day trip.

Shell Island Water Taxi Fort Lauderdale


The Park is found along miles of sugar-sand coastline and is consistently rated America’s best beach. St. Andrews State Park encompasses 1200 acres. The park offers boating/camping, swimming, watersports as well fishing, hiking and bird/wildlife observation. Shell Island Water Taxi located at 1101 Bayview Avenue Panama City FL 32401, is the official water transportation service to one the most famous attractions on Panama City Beach: Shell Island.

Shell Island Water Taxi Fort Lauderdale

Shell Island


Snorkel gear can be rented at the Shell Island Water Taxi departure location in St Andrews.

St. Andrews State


One of the best experiences in Panama City Beach is our Shell Island Water Taxi.

Shell Island Water Taxi Fort Lauderdale

Shell Island Shuttle Hours


Shell Island Water Taxi, Panama City (850-754-2938) can book your trip for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

In Panama City Beach, Shell Island is a great spot to encounter wild dolphin pods. Shell Island is 7 miles of incredible beach bliss located across the water from Saint Andrew's Park. This natural wonder is one of your best bets for finding and swimming with dolphins in Panama City Beach.
 

Shell Island is technically only an island at high tide, and although the land is privately owned, the footpaths across it are open to the public.

Shell Island is seven miles of undeveloped scenery between the Gulf and St. Andrew Bay. At one point, Shell Island was inhabited by Native Americans, Spanish Settlers, and even pirates.