A dolphin tour is also a wonderful sightseeing opportunity. All tour boats depart from the docks at Adventure at Sea in Lower Grand Lagoon and cruise south, crossing the pass between St. Andrew Bay and the Gulf of Mexico on the way toward Shell Island. You can enjoy the view and spot sea birds and maybe a sea turtle while keeping a sharp eye open for dolphins.
Shell Island is home to many bottlenose dolphins. These amazing marine mammals can be seen in their natural habitat during one of our Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours.
We’ll put you in the water before the dolphins arrive. That way, the dolphins are more likely to come to us rather than swim away. Unlike the larger tour boats that carry up to 150 people, Blue Dolphin Tours carries only 6 passengers (children included). We can have you in the water with your snorkel gear on quickly and without all the splashing and disruptions that large groups create, often frightening the dolphins away. We have 5 identical boats for larger groups, up to 30 persons limited to 6 per boat. We also have a new Large Family Blue Dolphin for up to 15 passengers. Sorry no pets allowed on boats.
Shell Island, St Andrews Bay & The Gulf of Mexico are fun and exciting places to explore. Snorkeling on the grass flats or shallows of the Island is a great activity for 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 are family fun experts and have been doing so for over 30 year.
Florida law forbids dolphins from swimming or touching them. This is to ensure their well-being. The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission has officers on the water to enforce these rules. You may have the opportunity to see dolphins from your boat, which will give you a great view and great photos. You can have wild dolphin encounters with dolphins by taking one of our Shell Island Snorkel Tours. Dolphins often swim close to snorkelers.
For many years, we have taken guests out on dolphin tour with us. We follow all safety precautions to ensure the well-being of our guests and the dolphins. All safety equipment required by US Coast Guard is included on our comfortable and stable tour boats. All guests will have a great time on our Panama City Beach Dolphin tour. We do our best to accommodate guests who have special access requirements, so let us know.
Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours & Adventures LLC - This is a unique way for the whole family to enjoy Panama City Beach, Florida. One of the most popular attractions on Panama City Beach is swimming with dolphins and visiting Shell Island. Find a Dolphin Tour & Pontoon Boat Rental Company near Shell Island. Our Dolphin Tours cover all angles and hit every spot. Dolphin Tours take approximately 2 hours so that you have ample time to see the dolphins. What are you waiting to do? Flippers Dolphin Tours offers a spectacular adventure in the Gulf of Mexico.
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.