Snorkeling and Dolphin Tours Panama City Beach Attractions

If conditions allow, guests are welcome to get in the water when dolphins are nearby. Safety is always our first priority, and your captain will instruct you how to safely snorkel around marine mammals.

Discover some of the most secluded snorkeling sites and beaches in Florida! Adventures departing from Mexico Beach and Port St. Joe.

Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC provides guided snorkeling, swimming with wild dolphins and boat tours in Panama City Beach. This unique experience is open to everyone, whether you are a family, individual, or group of friends.

Our Dolphin & Island Tours typically last for three hours. Seasonal departure times will vary. At the moment, we leave the dock around 9:00 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. —

Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours has been providing fun, safe and memorable experiences daily in Panama City Beach for almost a decade! If you are looking for a more private tour, we offer this option on one of our center console boats!

Our friendly, local captains have decades of experience on these waters and a wealth of knowledge about the area’s dolphins, manatees, and other marine life. They are always happy to customize your trip and love showing you the natural beauty of this unique place.

Snorkeling and Dolphin Tours Panama City Beach Attractions

Book a private tour with your group. Private charters allow you to extend your private dolphin tour by adding additional time (from 2 to 3 hours), to include additional snorkeling locations, island time, and so on. Six passengers can be accommodated on a boat. The captain will show you how to get into the water and observe the dolphins in their natural habitat. Next, take a guided snorkel trip to see other marine life around Shell Island.

If conditions allow, guests are permitted to go in the water if dolphins are nearby. Safety is always our top priority. Your captain's instructions will help you safely snorkel around marine mammals.

Our Pricing & Information section provides complete information regarding pricing, policies as well as what to expect.

Book a private tour with your group. Private charters allow you to extend your private dolphin tour by adding additional time (from 2 to 3 hours), to include additional snorkeling locations, island time, and so on. Six passengers can be accommodated on a boat. The captain will show you how to get into the water and observe the dolphins in their natural habitat. Next, take a guided snorkel trip to see other marine life around Shell Island.

"We had so many fun today swimming with the Dolphins, snorkeling, playing on Shell Island, and having so much fun! Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC would be a great option. This was the highlight on our vacation." - Christy

A wide range of birds can be found out on the water. This includes raptors such ospreys and bald eagles, as well as shorebirds such great blue herons. And seabirds such stunning frigatebirds. You may also see deer at the island.

Dolphin Tours: 8am-10am, 1pm-3pm, 3:30pm-5.30pm and 6pm-8pm (Sunset Tour).

"We had so much fun today, swimming with the dolphins, snorkeling and playing on Shell Island. Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC is a great choice. This was our highlight vacation. - Christy

"We had soo much fun today playing on Shell Island and snorkeling with the dolphins. Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC I highly recommend. This was the highlight for our vacation. - Christy

Dolphin Tours: 8:00 am and run every two hours ? 8am-10am ? 10:30-12:30? 1pm-3pm? 3:30pm-5:30pm, and? 6pm-8pm (Sunset Tour)

There are many birds that can be seen out of water. They include raptors like bald Eagles and Ospreys as well as shorebirds like great Blue Herons and Egrets. Seabirds include magnificent frigatebirds (terns) and terns. There are also deer sometimes found on the island.
There are many birds that can be seen out of water. They include raptors like bald Eagles and Ospreys as well as shorebirds like great Blue Herons and Egrets. Seabirds include magnificent frigatebirds (terns) and terns. There are also deer sometimes found on the island.

"We had such a great time today snorkeling with dolphins and playing on Shell Island. I highly recommend Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC. This was the highlight our vacation. - Christy

For a maximum of 12, we can accommodate 6 boats. We can accommodate a maximum of 6 persons per boat. For a maximum of 12, we can arrange with local partners.

Our 21-foot and 23 foot Carolina Skiffs are stable, comfortable and stable. The boat has a central console design that maximizes open space and allows for easy movement. It also features a forward deck with a cushioned cushion for observation and lounging. There are large bimini tops to shade you and plenty of ice chest space.

Panama City Beach Snorkeling or Dolphin Tours is a fun way to let your group get out on the waves. These items are available to purchase both onsite and online, so you can maximize your enjoyment.

We'll take you into the water before the dolphins arrive. So the dolphins are more likely than not to swim away to us to find us. Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC only has 6 passengers (children and adults included) as opposed to larger tour boats carrying up to 150 people. Our snorkel gear can be put on quickly so you don't have the disruptions and splashing that large groups cause, which often scares the dolphins. We have five boats with identical designs for larger groups. The new Large Family Dolphin can accommodate up to 15 guests.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, swimming with spinner dolphins at rest could be considered "harassment." This Act prohibits any act that could disrupt the behavior of a marine mammal by causing torment, harassment, or other nuisances.

Panama City Beach is well-known for its turquoise waters, white sand beaches and abundance of wildlife. The city offers unique experiences that you won't find anywhere else. One of Panama City Beach's most popular tourist spots is Gulf World Marine Park, which attracts around 150,000 visitors annually.

Dolphins inhale air through the blowhole on their tops. It is possible for dolphins to experience respiratory irritation, which could cause symptoms similar to a person coughing or sneezing. This coughing experience, however, is known as chuffing in dolphins.