Shell Island, St Andrews Bay and the Gulf of Mexico are exciting and new experiences every time you visit. The whole family can enjoy snorkeling in the shallows and grass flats of the island. For a personalized wildlife adventure, we offer both small-group and private tours. This tour offers it all! Family fun is our specialty and we have been doing it for more than 30 years.
Shell Island is technically an island only at high tide. However, footpaths that cross the land are accessible to the public.
Sea lions are not usually dangerous. Although they aren't aggressive, sea lions tend to keep to their own pace and don't get into fights. However, as wild animals of 600 pounds, they must be respected. There have been instances when sea lions have inflicted injury on humans.
Shell Island, St Andrews Bay, & the Gulf of Mexico offers something new and exciting every time you visit. The island's grass flats and shallows are great for snorkeling with the whole family. You can choose from either a small group or a personal tour for a custom wildlife adventure. This tour has everything! We have been doing this for more than 30+ years and are EXPERTS in family fun.
Florida's wild dolphins can not be swam with. According to Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, it is against federal legislation to harass wild dolphins. Also, dolphins are more susceptible to being hurt in interactions with humans when they swim with people.
Your captain will direct you to the safest and most effective way to interact with dolphins. It is possible to snorkel in this area. Enjoy watching the birds and starfish as well as the sea life of SeaTurtles.
"Had fun on our tour. Alex was a great skipper, and the kids had a blast. Second trip is a learning experience so we will be more prepared next time and know what to expect.
Panama City Beach: Gulf World Marine Park
Florida freshwater fish are safe to eat. Bluegill, Redear, Redbreast, Spotted, Redbreast, Redbreast, or Spotted sunfish) as well as marine fish like Mullet and Snappers are generally low mercury.
Dolphins can be seen in most areas of the world when the sun shines and the water is clear. Feeding activities can usually be seen at an outgoing tide. You are best to find a dolphin tour operator such as Panama Beach Dolphin Tours, which is available almost every day of the year.
The sea turtle season in Destin runs from April to November. But, people are more likely to encounter these amazing creatures between July and August. Destin's famed East Pass is Manmade. They created a path that would take them from Choctawhatchee Bay, all the way to Mexico. They had the right idea. The floodwaters were released on the same day as the digging began. They rushed through and created what we now know the East Pass.
In Florida, spring and summer are the best months to catch Mahi Mahi. You can find the migratory fish in the Atlantic Ocean less than 10 nautical miles offshore, from April to October. Mahi mahi are able to reach upto 63 inches in length and can weigh between 30 and 35 pounds.
In Florida, wild dolphins are not allowed to swim with humans. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission states that it is against federal law to harass or feed wild dolphins. Swimming with dolphins can increase the chance of them being injured by humans.
Dolphins can be found most active between 10 am and noon and 2 pm until dusk.
This means that dolphins don’t have a fixed schedule. However, they are more active during daylight as it is essential for hunting and other social activities.
Killer whales are close to shore. New Zealand's beachgoers love to see killer whales swimming close to shore. WAIKATO (New Zealand) - On May 14, a pod of orcas gathered near Raglan in New Zealand to hunt. They swam into shallow waters close to shore and delighted the public.
You attract dolphins by making them float and adding some pilchards, Spanish sardines, or ballyhoo to the water. This is a fuel-efficient way of scoring, all while you sit around and chat with your friends and listen to some music.
Destin is very family-friendly. You will find beautiful beaches and calm waters in this area. There are also plenty of activities such as Big Kahuna’s Water Park. Panama City is a great family-friendly beach destination. The area is known for its large sandy beaches and amusement parks.