Shell Island, Florida

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From Panama City, FL: Shell Island Ferry

From Panama City, FL: Shell Island Ferry

Nestled off the coast of Panama City lies a hidden gem, a sanctuary of untouched beauty and tranquility: Shell Island. This 700-acre barrier island, with its pristine beaches and abundant shelling opportunities, offers visitors a unique chance to step back from the daily grind and immerse themselves in nature's splendor. The adventure to Shell Island starts with a scenic ferry ride, which is a delightful experience. As the ferry glides over the shimmering waters of St. Andrews Bay, passengers are treated to panoramic views of the surrounding seascape. The gentle lapping of the waves, combined with the occasional sighting of playful dolphins or soaring seabirds, sets the tone for the serene experience awaiting on the island. Upon setting foot on Shell Island, one is immediately struck by its raw, natural beauty. The island has resisted the touch of commercialization, and its beaches remain as pure and unspoiled as nature intended. The soft, white sands invite visitors to stroll along the shoreline, with the rhythmic sound of the waves providing a soothing backdrop. For those with a keen eye, the island's name gives away one of its primary attractions: shelling. The beaches are strewn with a myriad of shells, each unique in its shape, size, and color. From the conch's delicate curves to the whelk's intricate patterns, the variety is astounding. Collecting these natural treasures becomes a meditative activity as one sifts through the sands in search of that perfect specimen.

South Pasadena: Island Sunset Cruise and Skyway Light Show

South Pasadena: Island Sunset Cruise and Skyway Light Show

Embark on a memorable evening aboard a new 50ft Custom Catamaran for a three-hour cruise. Journey along the scenic Intracoastal Waterway and Shell Key Preserve, where you’ll have plenty of chances to spot dolphins. When you reach Outback Key, take your drinks ashore, hunt for the perfect shell, and witness a breathtaking sunset over the Gulf of Mexico. On your way back, pause at the Skyway Bridge for its spectacular $15M light show. This unforgettable experience is a must-see for anyone looking to enjoy the beauty of nature and the wonder of water under the night sky. Make use of the restroom on board, and enjoy a drink from the bar. Bring a small cooler with light snacks to enjoy on board.

St Pete Beach: Private Boat tour for watersports snorkeling

St Pete Beach: Private Boat tour for watersports snorkeling

When booking, one traveler or ticket is good for up to 6 passengers. Come out and experience a customizable private boat tour. The more time we do the more activities we can fit in. The activities we can do are wakeboarding, water skiing, knee boarding, tubing, snorkeling, guided tour of Egmont Key, shelling at shell key, dolphin tours and sunset cruises. My most popular trip is a 4 hr where we will combine snorkeling and watersports. Our shorter trips like the 2 hr we will get to experience 1 of the activities. For our snorkeling trips we will be snorkeling around the old forts that were on Egmont Key that date back to the late 1800s to through early 1900s For our sunset cruises, we will enjoy the beautiful sunset on the gulf coast and then weather permitting we will go to the sunshine skyway bridge to check out the skyway lights. We will also check out the lit up Tierra Verde bridge and the Bayway bridge.

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4.6
(32 reviews)

The island was beautiful. Hard to beat a long walk on an unspoiled beach with snow white sugary sand. I highly recommend this excursion and totally enjoyed the banter with and between the crew. It was a fun day!

The crew was so friendly and at the same really professional. The island was amazing. I enjoyed looking at the color of the sea. Purely magic. Definitely recommend it

Wonderful ferry ride. Very attentive guide and driver. Loved the views and found a few shells. Saw a dolphin swimming at dock and a pod on the way back

We had an awesome time with family and you all. Very friendly and professional.

Staff was amazing real informative and very professional loved the area