The season for sea turtles can last from April through November in Destin. It's much more common to see these magnificent creatures in July and august. Destin's famous East Pass was Man-Made. They dug a path that ran from Choctawhatchee Bay up to the Gulf of Mexico. Evidently, they were right. The flood waters rose and were rushed through the excavations, creating the East Pass.
Since long, guests have been enjoying dolphin tours with us. Our dolphin-friendly policies are followed to the letter. Our safe and comfortable boats are fully equipped to carry all required safety equipment by the US Coast Guard. Our Panama City Beach Dolphin tours make it easy for everyone to have fun and are very safe. We are happy to accommodate guests with special accessibility needs.
A dolphin tour is fun for all Panama City Beach visitors. If you’re looking for a more adventurous ride, we can take Waverunners on our journey. If you have young kids or members of your party that just want to kick back and relax, our tour boats can make sure that everyone rides in comfort as we search out wild dolphins. Also you can take pictures, video, and make sure that your trip is one to remember!
It's all worth it once you get there. It is the most beautiful water that I have ever seen. It's like swimming in a clear pool. We weren't sure what to expect, so we set out to spend a few hours at the island. Don't expect to be there all day.
St. Andrew Bay houses one of most populous populations of bottlenoses. They are the iconic gray dolphins many people associate with television, movies and marine parks. The dolphins of St. Andrew Bay may be wild, but they are used to people. It is not uncommon for boaters to see dolphins swimming, feeding and playing in the Bay.
Although it may be possible to view captive dolphins at a Marine Park, it is much more enjoyable to see them when they are free and healthy in their natural habitat. While wild dolphins can be unpredictable and sightings may not occur on every trip, our captains have been on the waters of St. Andrew Bay for years. They are experts in the locations where dolphins might be found. Our captains will ensure that you have a wonderful time. Dolphins can often be seen playing, searching out food, and communicating with one other on most tours.
“We had a great time! Captain Dave was amazing he made sure to take us to a spot where dolphins is often seen. And lucky us we got to see them and swim with them and snorkeling to. It was a great adventure that I can now mark off my bucket list. I would highly recommend Panama City Beach Boat Tours LLC.”
"We had an amazing experience! Captain Alex and Captain Layla, we had so much fun! We saw dolphins, sea turtles and snorkeled.
All-inclusive Dolphin Swim: Children between 6 and 12 years old must be accompanied in the dolphin swim by a paying adult. SeaVenture and Shark swim: Children aged 10-13 years must be accompanied in this experience by a paying adult.
Orcas are apex-predators, meaning that they are at top of the food chains and have no predators. Killer whales can take on any predator, making them the largest and strongest animals in the sea.
Captain John was wonderful as well as his side kick, Layla. We saw multiple dolphins, jumped in with them, saw turtles, rays and crabs. He also took us to a private beach to search for shells and carried our bucket full back for us. It was great to customize for what we wanted to do as we had a 14, 12 and 10 year old. Great time was had by all!!!”
Dolphins are curious and can sometimes be misinterpreted as friendly. You should not allow dolphins to approach you in the ocean. 28 Sept 2021
"We had a great day! Captain Dave was an amazing captain. He made sure we were taken to a spot that dolphins are frequent. Lucky us, we were able to swim with them, snorkel with them, and get to know them. It was a wonderful adventure that I will forever remember. I would recommend Panama City Beach Boat Tours LLC.
Reservations are recommended with local companies as there may be limited spots. Soon, you'll be experiencing PCB with dolphins and not just imagining it.
Mid-morning, between 10 am and noon, and from 2 pm to sunset, are the best times of day for dolphin sightings.
Panama City Beach is located just east of Destin, on Hwy 98. This beach marks the end to the beaches of South Walton. These beaches are widely regarded as the most pure and clear in the country. The area has almost no runoff from the rivers and the St. Andrew Bay filters most of the sediment.
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.
Wear appropriate, comfortable clothing. You have selected the dolphin swim experience. We recommend wearing full-body suits for women and shorter swimsuits to men.