Join us for a boat ride and the chance to see bottlenose dolphins, one of nature's most charismatic creatures. To reserve your spot on our Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours, call (850) 754 2967 today!
All our snorkeling trips include full snorkeling gear! There are many snorkeling spots that we frequent. Every day, we change our snorkeling spots. Conditions at local snorkeling sites change constantly. We will take you to the snorkeling spots that are clearest and most calm on your Dolphin and Snorkeling Tour. We snorkel often in seagrass beds, artificial reefs, and sandbars. We'll go to great lengths to get you to the best spots.
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.
We encourage it. Whether you’re traveling solo and want a peaceful moment at this uninhabited slice of paradise, cruising with your special someone and hoping to have a few romantic moments alone, or exploring with your family and wanting to search for souvenir seashells and sand dollars, our guides know all the best spots to visit.
A dolphin tour makes for a fantastic sightseeing experience. All tour boats leave Adventure at Sea in Lower Grand Lagoon. Then they cruise south across the pass between St. Andrew Bay & the Gulf of Mexico to reach Shell Island. Enjoy the views and look out for sea birds, sea turtles, and dolphins.
"St. Andrews bay is home to more than 2,900 species. It is America's most varied estuary. The clear waters of St. Andrews Bay can hold almost every species you could imagine. It is also one coast estuary with the highest risk. We must continue to protect it. Mike Brim Executive Director St. Andrews Bay Environmental Science Team.
"St. Andrews bay has over 2,900 species and is America's most diverse estuary. You can find nearly anything in the waters of St. Andrews Bay on any given day. It is also one the most fragile estuaries on the coast and needs to be protected. Mike Brim, Executive Director St. Andrews Bay Environmental Science Team.
Shell Island is best explored with an expert. But some visitors prefer to do it slowly. It's best to rent a boat. By renting a boat, you can get out on open water and park wherever it is convenient for you.
These watercraft are great for exploring the local area and cover more distance in a shorter amount of time. This tour is great if you want to experience a bit of adrenaline running the waves.
Shell Island is located in the Gulf of Mexico. Split charters can be used to snorkel or encounter dolphins.
These tours are great for anyone who wants to see the island from both sides.
Our Adventures At Sea guides will then tour around the waters of Shell Island to show you the home of one of the largest schools of bottlenose dolphins in the world. We know all their favorite places to hide—and the places where they love to show off.
Enjoy a trip on super-fast boats designed to allow you to swim with wild bottle-nosed dolphins. Shell Island Dolphin Tours has a smaller number of passengers than the larger boats that can hold up to 150 people. With your snorkel gear on, we can get you in the water quickly without causing any splashing or disruptions. This is often what scares the dolphins away. Your knowledgeable captain will guide you in how to interact best with the dolphins. This includes swimming parallel to the dolphins and not swimming towards them or reaching for them. Swim with Dolphins--We'll get you in the water before they arrive. The dolphins will be more likely to swim towards us than away, this way. Explore wildlife, including birds of Prey, pelicans and underwater creatures. Shells and sanddollars can be found at Shell Island. You can snorkel the flats of sand grass and visit St. Andrews Bay as well as the Gulf of Mexico.
There is almost everything that you need, but you are free to bring whatever you want. For any emergency, you should bring a towel and polarized sunglasses. The breeze and open-air boat make it cooler than it is on land. Snacks and drinks are welcome.
Low tide is the best time to be on the beach, especially if the tides are low in the morning. It is often just a matter of finding the right moment to be on the beach and looking for seashells. This is especially true after storms or strong winds. Even better can be low spring tides at full moon and new moon times.
For residents of Bay County, it is the crown jewel. It also attracts many visitors to the area and helps our economy. The St. Andrews State Park is responsible for the western half of Shell Island. It is part of the Florida Parks System.
It's not unusual for alligators to be found near lakes and creeks in their native Texas and Florida ranges. These reptiles have been seen along the coast in recent months. Surfside Beach, Texas near Galveston was the latest incident.