Join us on a fun boat tour and get the chance to spot bottlenose dolphins, one nature's most charming characters. Call (850-7754-2967 now to reserve your spot for one of our Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours!
We offer you the chance to board the boat to explore Shell Island. Shell Island can be explored, collected seashells, and you can snorkel around it. Shell Island, a nature preserve, is only accessible by boat. It measures about 7 miles. Shell Island boasts a rich ecosystem with some of Florida's most stunning, unspoiled beaches. Shell Island is the perfect place for nature lovers!
Dolphin Tours Near Me TodayLooking to have the dolphin adventure of a lifetime? Shell Island Dolphin Tours offers the best in guided dolphin tours, private charters, and more! Explore the waters of Panama City Beach and Shell Island with us as your guide. We’re looking forward to meeting you!
Only six people can take the Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours. The tour allows guests to explore St. Andrew Bay with ease, get to know the captain, and even see the dolphins. As your captain takes the tour boat to the dolphins as close as possible, you can ask questions, take photos, and shoot video. However, he will be respectful of their needs and not cause any harm.
What should you bring? The majority of what you need is available on board. However, you can bring any item you like. If the temperature drops below 80 degrees we recommend bringing a towel, sunglasses with polarization, and a sweater or jacket. A breeze keeps it cooler on an open boat. You are also allowed to bring your own snacks and drinks! No alcohol allowed
If you are looking for an unforgettable Shell Island dolphin tour, we recommend trying out one of the three dolphin experiences from Shell Island Dolphin Tours Tours. Whether you’re traveling solo or you’re traveling with a larger group, we have plenty of options for you.
Our photos section and social media offer a glimpse into the wildlife we might see. Every image on our website and social media was taken while on our tour. We attempt to update our social channels often with new pictures and frequently take pictures so you can keep up to date and see what we are currently seeing. Our Instagram and Facebook pages will show you what we have seen over the last few days or weeks. They can be found at the bottom. It is not unusual to see turtles, sharks or dolphins.
This tour takes guests to the best places for snorkeling and swimming alongside dolphins. You will learn everything about the underwater world around this island from your guides as you cruise by.
Your trip on super-fast boats is designed to help you find and visit the dolphins. Shell Island Dolphin Tours can only carry 6 passengers on some boats and 7-15 people on other boats (children of any age included). Shell Island Dolphin Tours can quickly get you on the water wearing your snorkel gear without the disruptions and splashing that large groups often cause. Your captain will show you the best way to interact with dolphins. Swim with Dolphins. We'll take you into the water before the dolphins arrive. So the dolphins will come to you rather than swim away. Find wildlife like birds of prey, pelicans underwater creatures and herons. Shells and Sand Dollars are found on Shell Island. Enjoy snorkeling in the flats of seagrass and exploring St. Andrews Bay, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico.
You can choose to book a private charter and have the boat your way for 2 - 6 guests or book a guided tour. On public tours, multiple guests can be seated on the same boat. All our tours are limited to six guests. You can have more people on our tours by booking multiple boats.
St. Andrew Bay dolphins live in wild environments. This makes it difficult to know when is the best time for them to be seen. The weather conditions, tide cycles, tides and availability, among other factors, can affect dolphin behavior. There are good chances of seeing dolphins when the sun is out, and the waters are calm and clear. 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.
Fun PCB offers an affordable 2-hour jet skiing tour starting at $120 These tours are a little more expensive but offer an entirely different experience.
These tours emphasize in-water interaction. Our guides will take you to a hot spot for dolphins so you can jump in and swim with them.
Shell Island Dolphin Tours offer a 2-hour Split Charter Dolphin & Snorkeling Tour. For those who are looking to combine both experiences, they have two-hour tours. These tours cost $55/person. They are suitable for all ages.
What is the Park Entrance fee? The park admission fees are $4 per single-occupant vehicle; $8 per multiple-occupant vehicle (limit 2-8 people per car); $2 for pedestrians, bicyclists, extra persons in a vehicle or passengers with an Annual Individual Entry Pass.
Panama City Beach: Gulf World Marine Park
About twenty minutes. The ride to the island takes about twenty minutes. There are great opportunities to spot manatees, turtles, and dolphins along the way. On the ferry boat, we often see seabirds on our journey to Shell Key.