There are many outdoor activities to choose from, including golf, kayaking (snorkeling), swimming, kayaking, and even fishing. However, the best way to experience Destin is to go to Gulf World for a swim with the dolphins.
Our Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours are limited to six passengers per trip. This lets our guests explore St. Andrew Bay in comfort, interact easily with the tour captain, and get a close look at the dolphins. You can take pictures, shoot video, and ask all the questions you want as your captain brings the tour boat as near as possible to the dolphins while being respectful and careful not to cause them any stress or harm.
There are many types of dolphins we can encounter in Panama City Beach. But the most common are the bottlenose dolphins.
Discovery Cove gate prices All-Inclusive Dolphin Swim Program - $265.19 per person, tax inclusive
There are many types of dolphins we can encounter in Panama City Beach. But the most common are the bottlenose dolphins.
Dolphins don't really have a set schedule. However, they do tend to be most active in the morning when the sun is shining on them.
Sigsbee Deep is considered the Gulf of Mexico's lowest point. It is located at 17,070 ft (5,203 m) below sea level in Mexico Basin.
Pier Park, Panama City Beach is the best spot to stay. Long Beach. Lower Grand Lagoon. Laguna Beach. Panama City.
Pier Park, Panama City Beach is the best spot to stay. Long Beach. Lower Grand Lagoon. Laguna Beach. Panama City.
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.
There is a good chance you will see dolphins whenever the sun is shining and it is clear and calm. Feeding activities will usually be observed on an outgoing wave. Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours is the best dolphin tour operator. It is usually available on the water most days of the year.
It is illegal to swim with wild dolphins on the Florida coast. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission "It is against federal laws to feed or harass wild Dolphins." Additionally, dolphins that swim with humans are more likely to be injured during interactions with humans.
A dolphin tour is a great way to see the area. All tour boats depart Adventure at Sea, Lower Grand Lagoon. On the way to Shell Island, they cross the pass between St. Andrew Bay (the Gulf of Mexico) and cruise south. The view is breathtaking and you may spot sea birds or sea turtles. Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins.
Although you may have seen dolphins in captivity in a marine park or aquarium, it is much more fascinating to see these magnificent animals in their natural habitat. Even though wild dolphin behavior cannot be predicted, and sightings on all trips are not guaranteed, tour captains have a lot of experience on the waters of St. Andrew Bay almost every day. Our captains know where dolphins can be found, and they do everything possible to ensure guests have a good time. Dolphins can be seen on most tours jumping, playing, looking for food and communicating with each other.
This myth is frequently associated with a shark safety tip: "If dolphins are present, it's safe for sharks to swim there." This is incorrect. This is simply not true. Sharks and dolphins often live near one another because they eat the same foods and both eat where the food is.
Orcas hunt dolphins like sharks, making them even more afraid than dolphins. Orcas are large, scaly whales that eat dolphins as breakfast.
An outdoor or backcountry guide's average tip is 10% to 20% of the tour price per person. If the tour cost was $1,000 per person, the tip amount should be between $100 to $200 per person, depending on the level and quality of service provided by your guide.
Dolphin Swim Adventure rates are $170 Adult and $140 Children per person, plus tax.
Although they are found all year, many dolphins migrate. They are most often seen during the warmer months of May through October, when the water temperature is higher. They prefer tropical to temperate water, and they are more common during these months.