Boarding Times (please arrive 30 minutes before departure):

For those requiring transportation to the ferry, the tram departs from St. Andrews State Park Pier Store every hour on the hour (please check the calendar for current times). This tram will take you directly to the ferry dock.

Departures from Shell Island occur hourly at half past the hour. Returns from Shell Island depart from the State Park dock.

Know Before You Go: Shell Island is a preserved, primitive island with no restroom facilities available. However, facilities are accessible at the boarding location and on the boat.

The ferry ride lasts approximately 15 minutes. Pick-up and drop-off occur about 2.2 miles down the island at the State Park docks. Please note, there is no lifeguard on duty at Shell Island.

It is strictly prohibited to collect or remove shells containing live organisms, as well as to disturb sea bird or sea turtle nesting areas.

St. Andrews State Park & Shell Island are in the Central Time Zone. We do not drop off behind the Jetty, only at the Pier Store parking lot.

• Snacks available for purchase at the Pier Store
• Drinks available for purchase at the Pier Store
• Beach Umbrellas/Chairs available for purchase at the Pier Store

• On-board restrooms
• Parking fees

• Please bring: Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Hat and Water bottle

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.