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Shell Island Ferry - St Andrews State Park
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30 minutes (approximately)
Shell Island which 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.
What's Included
Snacks, Drinks, Beach Umbrellas/Chairs available for purchase at the Pier Store before Departure
Restroom on board
there is a admission fee to get in the park, pay at park gate
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
4607 State Park Ln
Parking/ticketing is located at the Pier Store (follow signs from the entrance gate). Here, you will board a tram that will take you to the ferry dock. The tram leaves the Pier Store 30 minutes before the scheduled ferry departure time on your reservation.
End point
This activity ends in a different location. You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
What to expect
Boarding Times (please arrive 30 mins before departure time) for Ferry ride
If transportation is needed to get to ferry, the Tram departures from St. Andrews State Park Pier store. They are hourly at the top of the hour (see calendar for current times). This tram will bring you to the ferry dock.
Departures from Shell Island are hourly at the bottom of the hour.
Returns from Shell Island leave from the State Park dock.
Know Before You Go : 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 the Central Time Zone.
We do not drop off behind the Jetty. (Only the Pier Store parking lot)
If transportation is needed to get to ferry, the Tram departures from St. Andrews State Park Pier store. They are hourly at the top of the hour (see calendar for current times). This tram will bring you to the ferry dock.
Departures from Shell Island are hourly at the bottom of the hour.
Returns from Shell Island leave from the State Park dock.
Know Before You Go : 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 the Central Time Zone.
We do not drop off behind the Jetty. (Only the Pier Store parking lot)
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please bring: Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Hat and Water bottle
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Guest Services Inc
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Water Transfers
Excellent Quality
Best Conversion
Involves Animals
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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