Catamaran Snorkel and Dolphin Watch Tour In Panama City Beach

"Captain Jack was very precise in positioning us at the moment when the dolphins were swimming right under our feet. It was a truly unique experience.

Dolphin Tours & Snorkel Tours are unforgettable in the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. Our tours will take you to the island to get as close as possible with the dolphins. It is an unforgettable experience. We will make stops on the island during our tours for snorkeling and shelling exploration.

"This was a highlight on our Florida trip. We felt safe and enjoyed ourselves. And, we also learned some new things. Captain Jack was friendly and knowledgeable. He was also accommodating.

Over years of observation, our guides have become experts in finding bottlenose dolphins. They also safely guide our guests on how they can enter the water to observe the dolphins in their natural habitat. Your captain will accompany you on a snorkel trip to show you starfish and pufferfish as well as welch conschs and other sea creatures. —

You can swim with Panama City's wild bottle-nose dolphins on your trip in super-fast boats that are specially built for visiting and finding them. We are located on Panama City Beach near Seaside Beach, Rosemary Beach Santa Rosa, Destin and Mexico Beach & Cape San Blas, as well as all of South Walton FL 30A and Beaches.

Do you want to experience the dolphin adventure of your dreams? Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC provides the best in private charters and guided dolphin tours. With us, you can explore the waters around Shell Island and Panama City Beach with our guide. We look forward to seeing you!

"This was a highlight on our Florida trip. We felt safe and enjoyed ourselves. And, we also learned some new things. Captain Jack was friendly and knowledgeable. He was also accommodating.

The friendly captains from the local area have decades of combined experience and knowledge about the marine life of the area, including manatees and dolphins. They are happy to customize your trip, and they love to show off the natural beauty of this special place.

You will find some of the most beautiful beaches and snorkeling spots on Florida's coasts! Mexico Beach and Port St. Joe offer adventure options.

Captain Jack placed us exactly at the right moment to see the dolphins swim underneath our feet. It was an unforgettable experience.

Captain Jack placed us exactly at the right moment to see the dolphins swim underneath our feet. It was an unforgettable experience.

Dolphins are an aquatic mammal that can be found all over the globe. The bottlenose dolphin is Florida's most popular dolphin. Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC is famous for its iconic grey dolphin. Americans have been seeing dolphins performing tricks for fish for many years at different marine attractions across the country. In recent years, however, there have been more protections for wild dolphins.

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Catamaran Snorkel and Dolphin Watch Tour In Panama City Beach

Our dolphin and island tour boats are comfortable, stable 21-foot and 23-foot Carolina Skiffs. These boat features a center console design to maximize open space and allow for easy movement around the boat, a fully cushioned forward deck for observation (and lounging), comfortable cushioned seats for your whole group, large bimini tops for shade, plenty of ice chest space, and quiet, clean four-stroke engines.

Our Dolphin & Island Tours are normally scheduled for 3 hours. Departure times vary seasonally. We are currently leaving the dock at 9:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

However, dolphins are wild creatures. Although we have a good idea of where dolphins are, they rarely escape our sight. Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC offers a variety of options for your tour, including the option to get close to the sea or to enjoy the pontoon boats. We will do everything we can to make sure you don’t miss this amazing piece of Florida’s natural scenery. Book your date with us today!

After many years of watching dolphins in their natural habitats, our guides are well-versed in locating them and instructing our guests how to safely enter the water. You will be accompanied by your captain to snorkel alongside starfish, pufferfishes, welch cones, sanddollars and other sea creatures.
After many years of watching dolphins in their natural habitats, our guides are well-versed in locating them and instructing our guests how to safely enter the water. You will be accompanied by your captain to snorkel alongside starfish, pufferfishes, welch cones, sanddollars and other sea creatures.

“We had so much fun today swimming with the dolphins, snorkeling, and playing on Shell Island! I would highly recommend Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC . This was the highlight of our vacation.” – Christy

We will get you as close as possible to dolphins while still ensuring your safety and their safety. It's up the dolphins to decide how close and how often they interact with us. Passive observation is what we do. It simply means that we allow the dolphins to come to us. The dolphins of St. Andrews Bay are extremely playful and interactive. Guests often have incredible encounters that they will never forget.

The dolphin and island tours to Shell Island allow you to see dolphins in their natural habitat. We can go on a beach exploration, find shells, swim and snorkel in the protected waters.

We do need to note that dolphins are wild animals. Although we know all the places they’re likely to be, very rarely the dolphins evade us. When you book your tour with Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC, whether you want to be close to the water or relax on the deck of our pontoon boats. We’ll do everything possible to make sure you don’t miss this iconic piece of Florida’s natural landscape. Contact us today to book your date!

Cruises depart daily depending on the number of participants. In the Fall/Winter, Sundays/Mondays are generally closed due to low interest. However, the booking schedule will show all closed days. As the seasons change, departure times may vary so check the calendar frequently for any updates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

There are many warm-water vacation spots where you can swim with dolphins, such as Hawaii, Mexico and Florida. Costs: A basic shallow-water interaction[1] will cost you between $80-$145 depending on where you are staying and how the dolphins behave.

Dolphins do not have gills like fish. Dolphins must breathe oxygen from the air, but they also need to remain in the water. The dolphin can stay in the water while taking in oxygen by jumping out of it. To have fun, increase visibility, remove parasites and improve navigation, dolphins leap out of the water.

Dolphin Swim Adventure rates for adults are $170 and children $140 per person plus taxes.