We often see a variety starfish, sanddollars, bay scallops and whelks. Also, conchs up 21 inches long, seahorses and urchins as well as hermit crabs and other species of crabs are all common. These animals can be brought to surface and photographed. Large containers are brought so that everyone can see them close up before they're released into the bay. You can take home any shells that are not made of living creatures.
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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.
Dolphin Tours: 8am-10am, 1pm-3pm, 3:30pm-5.30pm and 6pm-8pm (Sunset Tour).
Shell Island, St Andrews Bay and the Gulf of Mexico are exciting and new experiences every time you visit. The whole family can enjoy snorkeling in the shallows and grass flats of the island. For a personalized wildlife adventure, we offer both small-group and private tours. This tour offers it all! Family fun is our specialty and we have been doing it for more than 30 years.
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
Snorkeling and Dolphin Tours Panama City Beach KpYour captain will instruct you on the safest & best means of interacting with the dolphins. Snorkeling in our area can be world class. Enjoy watching birds of prey as well as the underwater world of SeaTurtles, Stingray, Seahorses, Starfish & Sand dollars.
Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours have been offering memorable, safe and fun experiences every day in Panama City Beach since almost a decade. We offer a private tour on our center console boats if you prefer a more intimate experience.
We often see manatees. If you have the opportunity, you can go into the water with manatees. We practice passive observation, and we never approach them.
Captain Jack was a marvellous man. He was extremely knowledgeable. We were able to decide what was most important, and dolphin sightings were the preferred option for the majority.
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!
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.
We will bring you as close as we can to dolphins, while also ensuring their safety. The dolphins decide how close they want and how much interaction they want. "Passive observation" is a practice that allows dolphins to approach us. Our guests often have unforgettable encounters with dolphins at St. Andrews Bay. They are playful and interactive and will always remember them.
Captain Jack placed us exactly at the right moment to see the dolphins swim underneath our feet. It was an unforgettable experience.
The largest body of water in the Everglades, Florida Bay, is home to Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. The Florida Bay is a shallow, brackish body of water that houses around 450 dolphins. They are best seen from an airboat. Rent an airboat to see these amazing creatures in their Everglades habitat.
A: The best way to travel to Shell Island is by boat or jetski. A St. Andrews Shuttle is available to take you from your home to Shell Island. The cost for 13-year olds and over is $24.95; 2-12 year olds pay $17.95. Infants 0-1 are free. There are many places where you can rent a pontoon and jet ski.
According to officials, tannins are formed when organic matter such as pine needles, leaves and grasses get into water. They then break down over time giving the water a dark tea-colored appearance.