Description
Overview
Duration
Approximately 15 Minutes
Meeting point
4607 State Park Ln, Panama City, FL 32408
Activity details
Experience the pristine beaches of Shell Island. Look for the perfect shell or just soak up the sun!
Shell Island is the 700-acre barrier island protecting the waters of St. Andrews Bay in Panama City. Its seaward shoreline is comprised of beautiful sandy beaches that are perfect for shelling, sunbathing, and exploring.
Due to high demand, reservations are strongly encouraged to ensure you have a spot on the ferry.
Parking and ticketing are located at the Pier Store; please follow signs from the entrance gate. Note that lines at the park entrance can back up, so arriving early will help ensure you do not miss your departure time. After check-in, you will board a tram to the ferry dock. The tram departs from the Pier Store 15 minutes prior to your scheduled ferry departure time. To allow adequate time for check-in and gathering your supplies, please arrive at the Pier Store at least 30 minutes before your reservation.
Boarding Times
Departures from St. Andrews State Park are hourly at the top of the hour (see calendar for current times).
Departures from Shell Island are hourly at the bottom of the hour.
Returns from Shell Island leave from the State Park dock.
What's included
A 15 minute ferry ride to Shell Island
Additional information
Check-in details
Parking and ticketing are located at the Pier Store; please follow signs from the entrance gate. Note that lines at the park entrance can back up, so arriving early will help ensure you do not miss your departure time. After check-in, you will board a tram to the ferry dock. The tram departs from the Pier Store 15 minutes prior to your scheduled ferry departure time. To allow adequate time for check-in and gathering your supplies, please arrive at the Pier Store at least 30 minutes before your reservation.
Disclaimers
Know Before You Go
Guests are welcome to bring their own cooler and refreshments. Snacks and beverages are also available for purchase prior to departure at the Pier Store.
Shell Island has been preserved as a primitive island. Restroom facilities are not available on the island. Facilities are available at the boarding location and on the boat.
The ferry ride is approximately 15 minutes.
We pick up and drop off approximately 2.2 miles down the island at the State Park docks.
There is no lifeguard on duty at Shell Island.
Picking up or removing shells containing live organisms is strictly prohibited as well as disturbing sea bird or sea turtle nesting areas.
St. Andrews State Park & Shell Island are located in Central Time Zone.
We do not drop off behind the Jetty.
We love dogs, but are sorry to say we cannot allow them on the St. Andrews Adventures Ferry (this policy does NOT include service dogs).
Recovery fee for items and/or personnel that miss final departure time from Shell Island involving staff is $75.00
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