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Step aboard a 60HP Trifecta pontoon for a half-day cruise to Shell Island—only about 10 minutes from Panama City Beach. Expect dolphin sightings, sandbar picnics, and an easy, self-guided day on the water with room for up to 12 guests.
Step aboard a 60HP Trifecta pontoon for a half-day cruise to Shell Island—only about 10 minutes from Panama City Beach. Expect dolphin sightings, sandbar picnics, and an easy, self-guided day on the water with room for up to 12 guests.
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You push off from the marina and the Gulf breeze immediately joins the party, nudging the new Trifecta pontoon toward a low, sandy curve of land ten minutes away. Seats sink with a soft thud; coolers rattle as the skipper eases onto plane. Dolphins arc in the chop and the island’s white sand keeps its quiet, a broad bar of shore that seems to dare you to step out and explore.
easy.
4 hours.
Minimal fitness required—able to climb a short gangway and move on deck; comfortable standing on an unsteady surface.
The half-day rental is 4 hours (fixed); full-day options are typically 8 hours if available.
Shell Island is approximately a 10-minute cruise from the dock under normal conditions—close enough for quick landings and return trips.
Fishing is allowed but there may be an additional fee at check-in for bringing rods; comply with Florida fishing regulations and bag limits.
Renter must be at least 21 to book; operators born on or after Jan 1, 1988 need a Florida boating education card to operate vessels over 10 hp.
Shell Island is an undeveloped barrier island formed by longshore drift and tidal currents; the broader St. Andrews Bay area has supported fishing and small-boat culture for generations.
This is a dynamic coastal system—avoid trampling dune vegetation, pack out all trash, and use reef-safe sunscreen to reduce harm to seagrass and marine life.
Paradise Adventures operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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