Shell Island Cruises

09/06/2026

09/05/2026

Sweet moments, sunny skies, and memories made by the water.

Some of the best parts of the day are the simple ones, little hands to hold, big smiles, and time spent together before the next adventure begins.

That’s the kind of memory-making we love to see on the Grand’Mère.

09/03/2026

Hey… just breathe. 🌴

Slow down, take in the bay, grab a cold drink, sink your toes in the sand, and enjoy the kind of moments that don’t need a schedule.

Good views, good drinks, good food, and nowhere else you need to be for a while. That’s the Papa Joe’s Bayside kind of reset.

09/02/2026

You never know what’s waiting behind the doors on the Grand’Mère.

Door #1: A bathroom on board — because that matters WAY more than people realize.
Door #2: A bartender and full bar — vacation officially upgraded.
Door #3: Our captain — probably a good person to have around.

Add in upper and lower viewing decks, beautiful St. Andrews Bay, Shell Island and the chance to spot dolphins along the way, and you’ve got a pretty great way to spend a couple of hours on the water.

Come aboard the Grand’Mère and see why your boat matters just as much as the destination.

09/01/2026

Ahoy, Panama City! 🏴‍☠️

The pirates are taking over the Grand’Mère for a one-night-only Talk Like a Pirate Day Sunset Cruise & Dolphin Watch on Saturday, September 19th from 5:30–7:30 PM.

Cruise St. Andrews Bay, watch for dolphins, take in the sunset and enjoy a little pirate mischief along the way. We’ll have pirate fun for the kids, themed drinks for the grown-ups, music, dancing and plenty of time to enjoy the views from the Grand’Mère.

https://www.papajoesbayside.com/

⚓ Grab your crew, dress the part and BOOK NOW!

08/29/2026

One more August cruise, one more reason to get on the water. Come make the most of these Panama City, Florida views before the month wraps up.

08/27/2026

Two bayside favorites, one perfect day.

Set sail aboard the Grand-Mère, then keep the good times going at Papa Joe’s Bayside with food, cold drinks, waterfront views, and plenty of room to relax.

Come for the adventure. Stay for the bayside fun.

08/26/2026

Arrrgh you ready for a night on the bay?

Join us aboard the Grand’Mère for a one-night-only Talk Like a Pirate Day Sunset Cruise & Dolphin Watch on Saturday, September 19th from 5:30–7:30 PM!

We’ll cruise St. Andrews Bay, keep an eye out for dolphins, pass by beautiful Shell Island, catch the sunset and add a whole lot of pirate fun along the way.

For the little buccaneers, we’ll have pirate goodie bags, dress-up gear, inflatable swords and pirate-themed mocktails available for purchase. Adults can enjoy pirate-themed cocktails, sunset views and plenty of time to kick back on deck.

And yes… there may be some top-deck dancing involved. 🏴‍☠️

Space is limited, so BOOK NOW and come sail with us!
https://www.papajoesbayside.com/

08/25/2026

Trade the conference room for the waterfront. From company picnics to birthday parties and celebrations by the bay, Papa Joe’s gives you the space, the view, and the laid-back coastal setting and plenty of fun things to do.

08/22/2026

Two drinks in hand, St. Andrews Bay all around, and nowhere else you need to be.

Hop aboard the Grand-Mère, settle in, and enjoy the kind of cruise that turns a regular day in Panama City into a memory worth raising a glass to.