Find the best snorkeling spots and beaches in Florida. Mexico Beach or Port St. Joe can be your starting point for adventure.

Shell Island and St Andrews Bay are fascinating places that offer something new every time you visit. Snorkeling is great for the whole clan. For a more personalized wildlife adventure, we offer personal and small group tours. This tour is all inclusive! We are family fun specialists and have been doing it for over 30+ years.

We'll bring you as close and as safe as possible to dolphins. It is up to the dolphins to decide how near they want to go and how much interaction. We practice what we call passive observation. This means, in simple terms, that we allow dolphins to come and visit us. Our guests are often treated to amazing encounters with our dolphins in St. Andrews Bay. —

We take both locals and visitors on dolphin tours in Panama City Beach. Our number one priority is to ensure that dolphins don't get disturbed in their daily lives. We know where dolphin schools congregate and will take you around the beautiful Gulf of Mexico to see them in their natural habitat.

We will be departing Historic Grand Lagoon to take a relaxing, 25-minute trip out to Shell Island, where we'll snorkel. You should be looking out for dolphins or other sea animals as they are in their natural habitats. Our boat will dock in the Gulf of Mexico. Shell Island is the next stop. There you can snorkel, find seashells, learn about the marine life around the area, or simply relax and take in the sunshine. You can also explore the shallows of Shell Island and hunt for shells. After some time spent at Shell Island we will continue our trip to the Gulf of Mexico, where we will search for dolphins. We'll also be stopping to sight-see along this route.

Best Place To Swim With Dolphins In Panama City

Panama City Dolphin Tours LLC and Shell Island trips with Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC offer small private charters for up to 12 guests (maximum 6 per vessel). This gives you a more personal and intimate experience. You won't have to share your boat with anyone.

Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC's captains have extensive experience in spotting, observing, interpreting and interpreting dolphin movements and behavior. We position the boat safely and will instruct you on when to jump in the water so you can have a closer view and mix with the dolphins.

It is important to remember that dolphins can be wild animals. We know where they are likely to be but rarely do we see them. You can choose to relax on the deck or close to the water when you book your Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC tour. We will do our best to ensure you don't miss this beautiful piece of Florida's natural beauty. Call us now to reserve your date

Panama City Dolphin Tours LLC and Shell Island trips with Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC offer small private charters for up to 12 guests (maximum 6 per vessel). This gives you a more personal and intimate experience. You won't have to share your boat with anyone.
If conditions permit guests are welcome to swim with dolphins in the waters if this is possible. Safety is our primary concern. Your captain can show you how safe to snorkel around marine mammals.

If conditions permit guests are welcome to swim with dolphins in the waters if this is possible. Safety is our primary concern. Your captain can show you how safe to snorkel around marine mammals.

Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours is a company that has been providing memorable and safe experiences for over ten years in Panama City Beach. You can also choose a private tour with one of our center console vessels!

You can find complete information about pricing policies, what to expect, and what to bring on our Pricing & Information pages.

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, Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC 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 Dolphin for up to 15 passengers.

Our mission is to work with a purpose: By providing Panama City Beach dolphin tours as educational experiences, which allows a greater understanding and appreciation of wildlife. We are an eco-friendly tour and take steps to make sure we do not disturb or harm any wildlife. The dolphins will thank you for choosing an eco-tour outfitter who cares, we will too.

“Captain Jack positioned us precisely at the moment to see the dolphins swam right underneath out feet, it was a very unique experience.“

To reserve the entire boat for your group, book a private tour. This is your private tour. The tour can be customized to your specifications. Maximum 6 guests per private charter
To reserve the entire boat for your group, book a private tour. This is your private tour. The tour can be customized to your specifications. Maximum 6 guests per private charter

Private tours are available to reserve the entire boat only for you. This is your personalized tour. You can personalize your tour. Six guests max per private charter

Visit our Pricing & Information page for complete details about pricing, policies and what to expect.

Maximum group size is 6 people per boat. Maximum number of 12 guests. We can accommodate up to 6 people per boat, but we can also make arrangements with local partners if you have a larger group.

Want to experience the dolphin adventure that you've always dreamed of? Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC offers guided dolphin tours and private charters. Our guide will take you on a tour of the beaches and shell islands. We look forwards to meeting you.

Do not forget that dolphins live in wild environments. While we have an excellent knowledge of the areas they will be found, the dolphins rarely flee from us. Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC can arrange your tour to allow you to either be in the water or on the decks of our pontoon boats. We'll do all we can to ensure that you don't miss the iconic part of Florida's natural environment. To book your date, contact us today

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Frequently Asked Questions

Panama City Beach Gulf World Marine Park, Panama City Beach, Florida - Get a dolphin hug, kiss, handshake and ride while holding onto their pectoral fins!

What is the best time to see dolphins in Florida? The best time to see dolphins in Florida is from May through August. You are most likely to see them between 10 and noon and then again from 2 p.m. until it gets dark.

Do not touch the dolphins. The dolphins will attempt to make physical contact with you if they feel the need. Touching one dolphin will cause them to leave the area. This not only affects dolphin behavior, but also causes irritation to other members of your group as everyone loses in the swim.