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.
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)
See Availability.
Pickup Details
Parking/ticketing is located at the CAMP STORE (follow signs from the entrance gate). please arrive 1 hour before departure. Parking also available at dock parking lot or overflow by dock.
Other
15 minutes(approx.)
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
Please bring: Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Hat and Water bottle
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Donna_L
Every one was very pleasant and ferry was on time going both way. Only found few small shells but beach was great
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Posted On : 2024-05-08
Posted By : michelelR9916GQ
Beautiful, quiet beach. However if you want to snorkel take your own boat so you can access the side of the island that has the best areas for this. The ferry only drops off at the main island section and walking to those sites are quite difficult especially if you have supplies in tow.
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Posted On : 2024-05-06
Posted By : Danielle_L
The ferry ride was a great experience. Everyone was super friendly and made you feel welcomed. We got to see dolphins on our trip over to the island and the Captain of the boat stopped the boat so we had a chance to watch them. Our trip back from the island was on time and very enjoyable. I highly recommend this company for tours. They also have a sunset dolphin tour which is also highly recommended.
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Posted On : 2024-04-26
Posted By : Timothy_M
The ferry was great. The island was nothing different than the state park beach. More shells in the state park.
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Posted On : 2024-04-20
Posted By : B7358FErachels
GREAT experience. We truly loved this and HIGHLY recommend them. They are fun and make the trip enjoyable. Also they are very timely!
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Posted On : 2024-04-17
Posted By : Michele_C
Captain Ron and his 1st mate Jim were amazing. We had so much fun on the Shell Island ride that we took the Sunset cruise too.
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Posted On : 2024-04-14
Posted By : 34makailas
It was very fun. 10/10 recommend. Shell island was very beautiful. The boat ride also was t bad either, we saw dolphins on the way to the island
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Posted On : 2024-04-07
Posted By : Shaina_L
Enjoyed the short ferry ride over. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The beach was private and beautiful. It was nice to get away from the crowded beaches to relax at Shell Island for the day!
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Posted On : 2024-04-06
Posted By : Stephanie_G
The boat crew were wonderful throughout the whole process very friendly. Instructions were clear and the trip was great! The state park is beautiful. When we went the water was pretty cold but we got in anyway. We did not see hardly any seashells the day we were there. The area is pristine.
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Posted On : 2024-04-03
Posted By : Latrisha_B
My most memorable experience was laying in the sun at the beach. Friendly crew. The screen while traveling in the boat was very nice and calming , I would recommend to friends and family who will visit.
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Posted On : 2024-03-28
