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.
We also visit Shell Island on our dolphin and island tour. Here you can visit the beach and hunt for shells.
"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)
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Panama City Beach tourists will enjoy a dolphin cruise. Waverunners are available for those who want to experience something more thrilling. If your children are young or you just want to relax, the tour boats will ensure that everyone is comfortable as we search for wild dolphins. You can also capture video and take pictures to make sure your trip is unforgettable.
Our Dolphin & Island Tours usually last 3 hours. The departure times can vary depending on the season. We leave the dock at 9:30 a.m. and 12:20 p.m.
Our Carolina Skiffs (21-foot) and 23-foot Carolina Skiffs (23-foot) are stable and comfortable. These boats have a central console design to maximise open space and allow for easy mobility around the boat. They also feature a forward deck that is fully cushioned for observation (and lounging), plus comfortable seats for everyone in your group.
We will take a relaxing 25-minute boat ride out to Shell Island from Historic Grand Lagoon. Be on the lookout to see dolphins and other sea mammals in their natural habitats as we travel. Once we reach the Gulf of Mexico, we will anchor there. Shell Island is where you can snorkel and see the underwater world. You can also learn about the local sea-life or just relax and enjoy the sun while you soak in the sun. To search for shells in the shallow water, you can also go to Shell Island. After exploring Shell Island, we'll take a ride out into the Gulf of Mexico to see dolphins and other sights.
Our Dolphin & Island Tours take approximately 3 hours. Seasonally, departure times are subject to change. The dock is currently empty at 9:00 a.m., and 12:30.
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).
Our Carolina Skiffs 21-foot- and 23-foot Carolina Skiffs are stable and comfortable. The center console design allows for easy movement and maximizes open space.
Our guides have spent many years studying dolphin behavior and are skilled at finding them and instructing guests how to get into the water to observe them in their natural environment. Your captain will also snorkel with you, showing you starfish, pufferfish and welch conchs.
It is worth the wait once you arrive. It is truly breathtaking. It's like swimming in an ocean. We didn't really know what we were getting into so we planned to spend just a few hours on this island. Do not expect to spend the entire day here!
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Dolphins are usually seen at dawn and dusk, when the water is calm. Feeding activities will usually be observed on an outgoing wave. Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours is the best dolphin tour operator. It is usually available on the water most days of the year.