Shell Island Ferry

Departs Hourly 10AM - 2PM

by St. Andrews Adventures· Panama City, FL★ 4.6 · 263 reviews on google_reviews

What to Expect

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. Pier Store Physical Address: 3512 State Park Circle, Panama City, FL 32408

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.

Includes

A 15 minute ferry ride to Shell Island

Duration

Approximately 15 Minutes

Address

4607 State Park Ln, Panama City, FL 32408

Pricing

Adult · Ages 13 - 64$29.91
Adult (April 10 On) · Ages 13 - 64$29.91
Senior · Age 65+$27.77
Senior (April 10 On) · Age 65+$27.77
Child · Ages 2-12$21.35
Child (April 10 On) · Ages 2-12$21.35
Infant · Ages under 2 yearsFree

Prices are typical; see the booking calendar for live availability and rates.

Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel your ferry reservation, please give us a call at (844) 907-4355 a minimum of 24 hours before your scheduled ferry departure time for a full refund. Cancellations made outside of this window will not be eligible for a refund.

Weather can play a major factor in your day on the island. Make sure to be up to date with weather reports and flag conditions before your trip. The ferry continues to depart on rainy days and days with restrictive flag conditions. If lightning is in the area, ferry service may be suspended temporarily. If serviced is suspended for more than 1 hour, full refunds will be issued to guests with cancelled reservations.

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