Panama City Beach offers a variety of dolphin tours catering to locals and visitors of all ages, taking you to the best locations in the Gulf of Mexico, the Grand Lagoon and St. Andrew Bay where schools of dolphins like to congregate. Those seeking an adventurous ride can rent Jet Skis or WaveRunners, while those looking for a more leisurely ride can view these beautiful animals from the comfort of a tour boat.





We'll get you in to the water before the dolphins do. So the dolphins are more likely than not to swim away to us to find us. Blue Dolphin Tours has 6 passengers, including children, as opposed to larger tour boats carrying up to 150. We can quickly get you into the water wearing your snorkel gear without the disruptions and splashing that large groups cause. These often scare the dolphins away. For larger groups up to 30 people we have 5 identical boats. There is a maximum of 6 per boat. There is also a Large Family Blue Dolphin that can accommodate up to 15 guests. Pets are not allowed onboard boats.

Bottle Nose Dolphin


While it may be possible to view captive dolphins in marine parks, it is much more enjoyable to observe these amazing animals at their natural habitat. While wild dolphin behavior can't be predicted and sightings may not occur on every trip, our captains have been on the waters of St. Andrew Bay for years. They know where dolphins might be found, so they make sure guests have a great experience. Dolphins can often be seen jumping, playing and searching for food on many tours.

Bottle Nose Dolphin
Sunset Dolphin Cruise Panama City Beach Florida

Sunset Dolphin Cruise Panama City Beach Florida



We invite you to join us on a fun boat tour and have the opportunity to see bottlenose Dolphins - one nature's most charming characters. Call (850). 630-1278 today to reserve your spot for one of our Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours!

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You can choose from several companies such as Adventures at Sea and Lagoon Pontoons to enjoy a thrilling dolphin tour. Some dolphin tours allow guests to snorkel with these animals and other marine life, including star fish, starfish, hermit crabs, shells, and more. Your dolphin tour will be unforgettable! Don't forget to bring your camera!

Do dolphins save you from sharks

Do dolphins save you from sharks


Shell Island is home of a large number bottlenose dolphins. Our Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours allows you to view these fascinating marine mammals in the wild.

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In order to protect the well-being of these wonderful marine creatures, Florida law prohibits swimming with dolphins as well as touching or feeding them. Officers from the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission are on the water to ensure that these rules are followed. However, you may be lucky enough to have dolphins approach the tour boat quite closely, giving you an excellent view and great photo opportunity. If you would really like to have the possibility of encountering wild dolphins in the water, taking one of our Shell Island Snorkel Tours is a good option as the dolphins sometimes swim near snorkelers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Enjoy a wonderful dolphin encounter with our four different interactive swimming with dolphins programs, where you'll be able to play and swim with the cutest marine animal that ever existed. You only need to choose your favorite and have fun.

The best time to see and swim with dolphins is in the early part of the morning when they are feeding. You might also go out later in the day before the sun sets. You can spot dolphins at any time of day, really, but less traffic makes them easier to spot.