![]() Also, it can get a bit chilly out on the boat if it’s windy so make sure to bring a light jumper/sweater, or just wrap yourself in your towel. Sun cream/screen/lotion/block is also an essential. Just bring what you need to enjoy the island! We got ourselves a platter of Publix subs, some fruit and plenty of alcohol and water – the ultimate beach picnic. There’s also close to no shade on the island so it’s worth bringing a parasol or beach umbrella and a hat.īring all the food and snacks you’ll need too. I recommend bringing a small cooler with drinks so that no one gets dehydrated. The island has no facilities, so you need to bring everything you might possibly need. What to Pack For Shell Island ALL OF THE SUN CREAM!īeing prepared for a visit to Shell Island is key. However you choose to get to Shell Island, you’ll love it there. It was also super handy that we could just anchor the boat, leave all our stuff on board with Captain John and just enjoy Shell Island before coming back for lunch and drinks on board. Our skipper, Captain John, made sure we saw plenty of dolphins, sea turtles and even raccoons. With a private hire everything is obviously more comfortable and you can change your itinerary. This is what we opted for and we had the most incredible time. Your other option is to hire a private boat or to take a private tour with Lagoon Pontoons. For full pricing and timetables check the shuttle website. You can rent snorkel equipment and even a kayak also when you buy your ticket. The Shell Island shuttle runs every half hours, 7 days a week, during the summer. The most simple way to get to Shell Island is to take the shuttle from Saint Andrew State Park. How to Get to Shell Island I’m on a boat! Don’t feel too weird about it, the fish do it all the time. So I’m afraid you’ll have to hold it, or use the sea. There are no bathroom/restroom facilities on Shell Island. I still have awful flashbacks of scalding my soles on Spanish beaches as a child, the physical burn might only last a couple of days but the memory is seared into your brain forever! God bless Floridian sand. There’s no danger of burning your feet on the sand at Shell Island which is just so nice to not have to worry about. The sand is typical of Florida beaches, white quartz, soft, squeaky and impossibly cool to the touch. Shell Island itself, thankfully, is a lot more sand and less shells than I was expecting which makes it the perfect spot for a barefoot walk. The Sand on Shell Island The best sand for a beach stroll. During turtle nesting season the nests will be clearly marked so that you can avoid disturbing them too. Parts of the island are off limits for conservation reasons, but these are well sign-posted so you won’t accidentally stumble into them. Sandpipers dodge in and out of the waves as they lap at the shore. Pelicans can be spotted on the overturned wooden pier. You’ll find all sorts of wildlife on Shell Island due to its pristine nature, particularly birds. You can barely look at the water without seeing a dolphin! Ok, perhaps a slight exaggeration, but there are a LOT of them. Because of the warm waters from the Gulf there are dolphins EVERYWHERE. Shell Island stands between the Gulf of Mexico and St. In fact, this makes it remind me of the sand bar from the sand bar party scene in Magic Mike even more. ![]() However, it has been an island in the past, so it’s not a complete lie. It is currently more of a barrier peninsula than a barrier island. Shell Island technically isn’t an island (SURPRISE!). A Day Trip to Shell Island – A Guide About Shell Island The dreamy Shell Island. If you’re planning on making the trip, here are all my top tips for visiting Shell Island. Snacks packed, sunglasses on and towel stuffed in my bag I climbed aboard our pontoon boat (with slides on the back), FULLY prepared to live my best life out on the Gulf. This is at no extra cost to you and allows the site to keep running! Thanks for understanding.Ĭovered head to toe in P20, the internationally acclaimed sunscreen of the uber pale, I was ready for my day trip to Shell Island. This post (probably) contains affiliate links, including Amazon Associates links, and I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking through one.
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