We will depart into Historic Grand Lagoon for a 25-minute relaxing cruise out to our snorkel area, Shell Island! Along the way, be on the lookout for dolphins and other sea animals in their natural habitat. When we arrive, we will anchor in the Gulf of Mexico or along Shell Island where you can snorkel for seashells and catch a glimpse of the underwater world, learn about local sea-life, or just relax and float while you take in the sun. You can also wade through the shallow water onto Shell Island to hunt for shells. After we have spent some time at Shell Island, we will end the trip with a ride out to the Gulf of Mexico to search for dolphins and sight-see along the way.
Captain Jack was an amazing man. He was extremely educated. He helped us choose the most important thing and we chose dolphin sightings for the bulk of our time.
A dolphin tour is fun for all Panama City Beach visitors. If you’re looking for a more adventurous ride, we can take Waverunners on our journey. If you have young kids or members of your party that just want to kick back and relax, our tour boats can make sure that everyone rides in comfort as we search out wild dolphins. Also you can take pictures, video, and make sure that your trip is one to remember!
Panama City Dolphin Tours LLC's Shell Island trip and Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC's Panama City dolphin tours are private charters that can accommodate up to 12 people. (No more than 6 guests per boat). This will allow for a more intimate, interactive experience and safer trip as you won’t be sharing the boat.
Cruises depart daily based on participation. In the Fall and Winter, Sundays and Mondays are typically closed due to low demand, but the booking calendar will reflect all closed out days. Departure times change with the seasons so be sure to check the calendar for any time changes.
Additionally, we often see manatees. If conditions allow, you may enter the water near manatees, but we practice passive observation and never approach them.
For a relaxing 25-minute cruise to Shell Island, our snorkel area, we will leave Historic Grand Lagoon. Keep an eye out for dolphins, sea creatures and other marine life as you travel. We will either anchor along the Gulf of Mexico, Shell Island, or both. Here you can snorkel for shells, learn more about the local marine life, and just relax while taking in the sun. To hunt for shells, you can also swim through the shallow waters to Shell Island. After spending some time on Shell Island, the trip will conclude with a ride to the Gulf of Mexico where we can search for dolphins as well as sight-see.
We can accommodate up to 6 persons per boat. A maximum of 12 people is allowed. We can accommodate groups up to six people on each boat.
Dolphin Tours & Snorkel Tours to the beautiful Gulf of Mexico are always unforgettable. For a memorable experience, we'll take you to the Island and bring you up close to the dolphins. The island is a great place to snorkel and explore shelling.
If conditions permit, guests may go into the water to see dolphins if possible. Safety is our number one priority. Your captain will teach you how safely to snorkel around marine mammals.
Our mission is simple: To provide Panama City Beach dolphin tour as an educational experience, which will allow a greater appreciation and understanding of wildlife. We are eco-friendly and will not harm or disturb any wildlife. Your choice to be an eco-tour guide will make dolphins happy. We will, too.
Dolphin Tours: From 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, they run every 2 hours from 12:30 PM to 12:30 PM. 3:00PM-5:30PM. 6PM-8PM (Sunset Tour).
Over many years of observing the dolphins’ natural behaviors, our guides are experts at locating bottlenose dolphins and safely instructing our guests on how to enter the water and observe them in their natural habitat. Plus, your captain will snorkel alongside you to show you starfish, pufferfish, welch conchs, sand dollars, and various other types of sea creatures.
Panama City Dolphin Tours LLC offers Shell Island and Panama City Beach Snorkeling trips for up to 12 guests. There are no more than 6 people per boat. This makes it more personal and interactive, but also safer as you will not be sharing the boat or with others.
West End Panama City Beach's West End has quieter communities and smaller condominiums.
Panama City Beach is the ideal place to swim with dolphins. Panama City has a lot to offer, including wild dolphins and marine parks that have dolphins that are as excited to meet you as you are!
There is no limit to what you can do, and as new research shows, it's possible for swimmers of both genders to enjoy the sport. According to a paper published Monday by the journal Current Biology, female bottlenose Dolphins most likely enjoy pleasure through their Clitories.