You can charter the entire boat and take a private 2-hour snorkeling and dolphin-spotting trip, or you can join other passengers on this adventure with one our Captains.
Our captain will take you on a thrilling trip to explore the beautiful waters of Shell Island, and the Gulf of Mexico. We'll take you to our favourite local snorkel spots on Shell Island. If the waters are calm and safe, the Captain will take the group out to the Gulf of Mexico so you can view dolphins in their natural habitat. Shell Island will be our stop on the return trip. Here you can stroll through the private state park, look for shells, or just admire the natural beauty.
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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.
There are only six guests per private Dolphin Tour in Panama City Beach. This allows our guests to tour St. Andrew Bay in comfort and allow them to interact with the tour guide. Your captain will bring you as close as possible the dolphins. While being respectful, your captain will not cause any damage or stress.
You can enjoy Panama City's beauty while surfing on Florida's hottest island with us. Keep sharing your experiences, following us on social media, and everyone will be envious of your wonderful trip. We are open seven days a weeks, twelve months a year. We request that you book at least one day in advance for your dolphin and snorkeling tour of Panama City. Book online.
Safety is our first priority. All tours have an experienced crew that maintains the highest level of safety. In-water stairs are available on our comfortable boats for safe return from the deck.
ENTERTAINMENT PACKED FAMILY TOUR FOR A REDUCED PRICE Enjoy the beautiful sunset as the dolphins splash and jump in the water near your boat. You can amaze your children with this wild encounter with dolphins. This is a fantastic photo opportunity, and an opportunity for your family to create lasting memories.
"We had a great experience! Captain Dave was fantastic. He took us to a place where dolphins are often seen. We were lucky enough to swim with the dolphins and snorkel with them. It was an amazing adventure, which I am now able to add to my bucket list. I highly recommend Panama City Beach Private Dolphin Tours.
The U.S. Coast Guard Certified Catamaran Catamaran "Footloose", which measures 40 feet, can hold up to 38 passengers. The Footloose Catamaran can seat more than 50 people throughout the boat. You will find a large sunbed and seating on the deck at the boat's entrance. You will find a clean bathroom on board. There are also two steps from the back for our snorkel trips.
“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 Private Dolphin Tours.”
Book a private 2 hour snorkel trip and dolphin sighting trip with your entire boat or join other adventurers on this fun-filled adventure led by one of our Captains.
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.
We will get you in the water before they arrive. This will make it more likely that the dolphins swim to us, rather than to us. Blue Dolphin Tours is smaller than larger boats, which can carry as many as 150 people. We only have 6 passengers (children and adults included). You can be in the water quickly with your snorkel gear on without any disruptions or splashing that large groups often cause, which often scares the dolphins away. For larger groups of up to 30 people, we have five identical boats. We limit the number to six per boat. A large family blue dolphin for up to 15 people is also available. No pets are allowed on the boats.
4. Only wear a swimsuit. Wearing sunscreen, oils, or perfumes is not recommended for dolphins.
Dolphins can thrive in both warm and cool waters. Dolphin pods have been seen near shore as well as in deeper offshore waters such the Indian Ocean. Some dolphin groups remain in the same area for their entire lives, while others migrate.
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 City Beach Dolphin Tours, which is available almost every day of the year.
Dolphins can be aggressive towards humans, other dolphins and even self-harm. The majority of dolphins found in the United States are kept in captivity. However, they are not domesticated.