"St. Andrews bay is home to more than 2,900 species. It is America's most varied estuary. The clear waters of St. Andrews Bay can hold almost every species you could imagine. It is also one coast estuary with the highest risk. We must continue to protect it. Mike Brim Executive Director St. Andrews Bay Environmental Science Team.
Adventures at Sea offers both water-based and land tours. Waverunner Tours are a must for adventurous people. Your guide will show the sights, but it's up to you to determine the pace. We will ensure that you arrive safely at Shell Island.
Our Adventures At Sea guides will then tour around the waters of Shell Island to show you the home of one of the largest schools of bottlenose dolphins in the world. We know all their favorite places to hide—and the places where they love to show off.
We do everything we can to make sure the Waverunner tour is safe and comfortable for you, including:
All snorkeling tours include complete snorkeling gear. Our local snorkeling sites can change frequently. We will take to you the snorkeling sites which are clearest and most calm on your Dolphin and Snorkeling tours. We snorkel many seagrass beds, sandbars and artificial reefs. We will travel a lot to find the best spots in the region.
Only six guests can take the Shell Island Dolphin Tours. This allows our guests to tour St. Andrew Bay in comfort, communicate easily with the tour guide, and have close encounters with the dolphins. As the captain of the tour boat brings the dolphins to their shores, you are free to ask questions and take photos.
Panama City Beach offers dolphin tours on shell islands. We offer boat rentals as well as jet ski rentals. Jet ski rides last 2 hours to meet wild dolphins. Enjoy watching dolphins swim in their natural environment. To visit beautiful shell islands, rent a pontoonboat. Half-day or full-day accommodation. Go on a boat trip to explore the island. You will also have time to snorkel or look for shells. Take a seat and enjoy the sunset cruise. You can also rent 1hr jet skis - on request. It is highly recommended that you make reservations to ensure the best possible accommodations for everyone.
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 Shuttle, the island is a local must-see location for visitors who want the pristine beach experience. Swimming and snorkeling are great.
It's one of the best places in Panama City Beach. Shallow pools can be found with fish and sea life. Plus the clear water in the Gulf is perfect to get out with the family. So bring your snorkeling gear or rent it from a local tour operator.
Shell Island is a local must-see location for Panama City Beach visitors looking for the unspoiled white-sand beach experience. The island offers plenty of beach space and peaceful inshore waters where swimming and snorkeling are great.