After paying, they must check in at the park's Pier Store and wait for a tram to take them to the St. Andrews State Park marina, "where the ferry departs." The tram ride takes approximately 10 minutes and takes passengers to the docks... where they can board the boat.
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Sometimes, there's nothing better than being a tourist for the day in your own state. As a Florida resident, I'm always looking for new places to visit without traveling far from home.
On a recent trip to Panama City Beach (PCB), Florida, I decided to visit Shell Island — known for its pristine beaches without souvenir shops, hotels, or restaurants — for the first time.
Like the millions of people who visit Florida for its beaches, I was excited to admire the water and enjoy the area's natural beauty.
To get there, I took the Shell Island Ferry, which shuttles visitors from St. Andrews State Park to the seven-mile-long island. The 15-minute ferry ride, which cost just under $30, transported me to a world completely different from PCB's typical tourism scene.
Here's what the ferry ride was like and why I can't wait to visit Shell Island's scenic beaches again.
To board the ferry, I entered St. Andrews State Park and paid a $4 admission fee as a solo driver.
Upon entering the park, a staff member instructed me to check in at the park's Pier Store. I waited there until a tram arrived to take passengers to the St. Andrews State Park marina, where the ferry would depart.
After a bumpy, 10-minute tram ride, we arrived at the docks and followed signs to board our boat .
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