St. Andrew Bay hosts one of world's largest resident populations (the iconic gray dolphins) of bottlenose dolphins. This is the area most people are most familiar with from movies, television and marine parks. Although the dolphins of St. Andrew Bay may be wild animals, they are used the human presence. Boaters are often found among a group that is swimming, feeding, or playing with dolphins.
Let's look at the top Shell Island dolphin tours available for tourists who want to view dolphins in their natural habitat.
Best Places To Swim With Wild DolphinsShell Island Dolphin Tours has the ability to accommodate larger groups. If your group includes more than 6 people, please call ahead to inquire about availability.
Shell Island is a popular destination for tourists visiting Panama City Beach. The island is small and undeveloped making it a great spot to see Florida's natural beauty.
Florida requires that all jet ski rental companies have a valid driver’s license. Drivers born after 1988 must pass a test to obtain a temporary boating safety licence.
Pontoons can be driven very quickly, so you don't need any experience to rent one. St. Andrew's Bay's beauty is its smooth water, so don't worry if it's your first time captaining a boat.
Florida's jet ski rentals require that the primary driver has a valid driver’s licence. Drivers born after 1998 will need to pass a short test for a temporary safety license.
Pontoons make it easy to drive. St. Andrew's Bay's water quality is exceptional, so you don't need to worry about being a first-time captain.
This three-hour Shell Island Dolphin and Snorkeling Tour will be your ultimate Panama City Beach experience!
A dolphin cruise is also an excellent way to enjoy the sights. All tour boats depart Adventure at Sea Lower Grand Lagoon docks and travel south to Shell Island. While enjoying the scenery and spotting seabirds, or maybe even a sea turtle, you should keep an eye out for dolphins.
Please be aware that many tour companies and jet-ski rental companies have minimum ages. This may mean that this option is not suitable for families with small children.
Departure Times: 10:00 a.m. 12:30 pm. 3:00 p.m. 5:15 PM. Top-rated Activity requires Reservations: Jet ski dolphin...
If the weather is safe and clear, you may have the opportunity to swim and snorkel among dolphins. This means that we might get to go into the water near the dolphins. It does not necessarily mean that they will allow you to touch them. They are wild dolphins, and have their own mind. Sometimes they will come within 3 feet of you. Other times they will swim away and you won't be able to see them while in the water. We do not feed, harass or harass dolphins. We don't guarantee that you will swim with dolphins. We believe that promising swimming with dolphins is not ethical. We welcome wild dolphins into our lives on their terms. All boat tours are conducted in accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act. We won't swim with dolphins that are swimming in dangerous areas. This is entirely up to the captain.
St. Andrew Bay's dolphins can be seen at any time of the day. They are wild animals and it is hard to predict when they will be best. Dolphin behavior is affected by many factors, including the weather, tides cycles, availability of prey, water temperatures and temperature. Dolphins are most likely to be seen in calm, clear waters when the sun is out. Feeding activities usually take place on an outgoing tide. Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours is a great option. They are on the water almost every day of year.
Shell Island is technically an island only at high tide. However, footpaths that cross the island are accessible to the public.
Bocas del Toro can be reached by flying into Panama City's Tocumen International Airport (PTY). Transfer to Albrook International Airport, (PAC), then fly with Air Panama (BOC), 27 March 2020
The Atlantic Ocean Bottlenose dolphins can be found in all oceans, but they are most common in the Atlantic Ocean.