Spanning over 700 acres, Shell Island acts as a protective barrier for the waters of St. Andrews Bay in Panama City. The island’s stunning coastline is marked by pristine sandy beaches, making it ideal for activities like shelling, sunbathing, and sightseeing.
Spanning over 700 acres, Shell Island acts as a protective barrier for the waters of St. Andrews Bay in Panama City. The island’s stunning coastline is marked by pristine sandy beaches, making it ideal for activities like shelling, sunbathing, and sightseeing.
Boarding Times (Please arrive 30 minutes before departure)
Departures from St. Andrews State Park occur hourly at the start of each hour (refer to the calendar for current schedules).
Departures from Shell Island are scheduled hourly at half past the hour. Returns from Shell Island depart from the State Park dock.
Know Before You Go: Shell Island…
Boarding Times (Please arrive 30 minutes before departure)
Departures from St. Andrews State Park occur hourly at the start of each hour (refer to the calendar for current schedules).
Departures from Shell Island are scheduled hourly at half past the hour. Returns from Shell Island depart from the State Park dock.
Know Before You Go: Shell Island is maintained as a natural island. There are no restroom facilities on the island, but they are available at the boarding location and on the boat.
The ferry journey takes approximately 15 minutes. The pick-up and drop-off point is about 2.2 miles down the island at the State Park docks. Please note, there is no lifeguard on duty at Shell Island.
Collecting or removing shells with live organisms is strictly forbidden, as is disturbing 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
- 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
- On-board restrooms
- Parking fees
- Please bring: Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Hat and Water bottle
- Please bring: Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Hat and Water bottle
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
