"We had soo much fun today playing on Shell Island, swimming with the dolphins, snorkeling and having fun! I would recommend this company. This was the highlight on our vacation." - Christy
Our guides have spent years studying the natural behavior of dolphins. We are experts at finding them, and then safely instruct our guests how they can enter the water to observe them. Additionally, your captain will go snorkeling with you to show starfish, pufferfishes welch conchs and other types sea creatures.
The captain will show you numerous options so you can get the most from your dolphin tour. One of the options is snorkeling in the grass flats on Shell Island or at the jetties. Enjoy a walk on sand to find starfish, crabs starsfish, fish & birds. This amazing eco tour is a great way to get out and about.
We can accommodate up to 13 persons per boat. A maximum of 12 people is allowed. We can accommodate groups up to six people on each boat.
Experience the natural habitat of dolphins on your boat ride. Our boats can be used as dive boats. Children will love to find and swim with dolphins, and even snorkel in the sea like SCUBA divers.
Are you looking for an unforgettable, memorable experience for your Florida vacation? For more information on our Shell Island snorkeling or dolphin tours, contact Gabby's Dolphin Tours PCB. We hope to see you soon!
Our boats can be used as real diving boats. The children will love to see dolphins and have the chance to snorkel in water just like SCUBA divers.
You will be visiting Panama City Pass, and exploring the area where St. Andrews Bay meets the Gulf of Mexico during your excursion. You will see many dolphins here, and we will show you how to interact with them in water.
Enjoy a relaxing boat ride with dolphins and swim with them in their natural habitat. Our boats are real dive boats so kids will love seeing and swimming with dolphins.
The water is home to a variety of birds. There are raptors like bald and ospreys. There are also shorebirds like great blu egrets. And there are seabirds like majestic frigatebirds. Sometimes we see deer.
Instead of swimming in front of the dolphins (which is illegal), we will swim parallel with them, instead of reaching out for them (which also violates the law). This will allow them to approach us ethically.
Maximum group size is 13 people per boat. Maximum number of 12 guests. We can accommodate up to 13 people per boat, but we can also make arrangements with local partners if you have a larger group.
The dolphin and island tours to Shell Island allow you to see dolphins in their natural habitat. Here you can explore the beach, find shells, swim, wade and snorkel in the protected waters. You will also see a wide range of marine life.
We often see sand dollars and bay scallops as well as conchs up 21 inches long, starfish, starfish, seahorses and urchins. These animals can be brought to surface and photographed. Large containers are brought so that everyone can see them close up before they are released into the bay. You can take home any shells that are not made of living creatures.
Snorkeling is a fun and easy activity for people of all ages. One of the best things about Shell Island is that the calm shallow water behind the jetty is ideal for first-time snorkelers.
When is the Best Time to Visit Florida to See Dolphins? The best time to see dolphins is from late May to early August. You're most likely to see them between 10 a.m. and noon, and then again between 2 p.m. and dark.
If you and your family enjoy fishing, eating seafood, golfing, a vibrant nightlife, and shopping, Destin is the place to be. However, if you want a more relaxed family vacation with excellent waterfront lodging and a variety of children's activities, Panama City Beach is the place to be.