Paddle St. Andrews State Park with kayak or paddle board rentals
2 hour
Life jackets, Paddles
Rent a kayak or paddle board at St. Andrews State Park and get on the water at your own pace. Choose a 2-hour, half-day, or full-day rental with gear provided.
Minimum age is 5. You must be able to follow instructions and handle outdoor conditions for the full rental, including sun exposure, currents or wave action, and insects.
Full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.
You must be at least 5 years old. Children under 2 can sit on an adult’s lap. You must be 12+ to ride by yourself.
Return your kayak on time. If you return late, you will be charged a $50 late fee per vessel per hour.
You need to follow visual and/or verbal instructions (independently or with a companion) and handle outdoor conditions for the full rental, including sun exposure, currents or wave action, and insects. You also need to be able to operate the paddle craft (including entry/exit, maneuvering around other vessels, and paddling with or against a current) and survive in the water if you fall off or flip.
4607 State Park Ln, Panama City, FL 32408
This outfit delivers consistently excellent experiences, especially thanks to their standout crew. Captains like Ryan get mentioned by name for being knowledgeable and entertaining, while guides like Sierra earn praise for engaging with kids and sharing details about the sea life they discover. The staff comes across as genuinely friendly and professional, making trips feel personalized rather than rushed. Dolphin sightings seem to happen frequently, with captains going out of their way to position boats for the best views. Shell Island itself is beautiful with crystal-clear water perfect for spotting sand dollars, crabs, sea urchins, and other marine life. The ferry service gives you plenty of time to explore without feeling hurried. Beyond the basic island trips, they offer sunset dolphin cruises that reviewers rave about, plus snorkeling tours, kayaking, and paddleboarding. One visitor even highlighted their glamping tents at the state park as surprisingly comfortable and well-appointed. A couple reviewers felt the island didn't have as many shells as expected or questioned the value, and one boat showed some wear with cushions needing replacement. Overall though, families particularly appreciate how accommodating the crew is with children of all ages.
While visiting Shell Island, we unfortunately missed our ferry—but the customer service team (especially Dennis and Tracy) truly went above and beyond. They were understanding, accommodating, and helped us resolve everything quickly, including assisting with our 3rd party purchase.Their kindness and professionalism made a stressful situation with 2 kiddos so much easier. Our day turned out to be one of the best days of our vacation. Thanks again you are one of a kind! -The Martinez Family
Rocio “Roci” Martinez
April 3, 2026
While visiting Shell Island, we unfortunately missed our ferry—but the customer service team (especially Dennis and Tracy) truly went above and beyond. They were understanding, accommodating, and helped us resolve everything quickly, including assisting with our 3rd party purchase.Their kindness and professionalism made a stressful situation with 2 kiddos so much easier. Our day turned out to be one of the best days of our vacation. Thanks again you are one of a kind! -The Martinez Family
Rocio “Roci” Martinez
April 3, 2026