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Shell Island is home of a large number bottlenose dolphins. Our Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours allows you to view these fascinating marine mammals in the wild.

What can be more rewarding than a one-on-1 encounter with one if the most intelligent creature in the sea? Dolphin Seafari provides private tours for both individuals and groups looking to get up close and personal with the dolphins at Shell Island.

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The tours are available at all times, with a departure every two hours. There are many time slots to choose. Sunset tours also available

Florida law forbids dolphins from swimming or touching them. This is to ensure their well-being. The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission has officers on the water to enforce these rules. You may have the opportunity to see dolphins from your boat, which will give you a great view and excellent photo opportunities. You can have wild dolphin encounters with dolphins by taking one of our Shell Island Snorkel Tours. Dolphins often swim close to snorkelers.

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A private dolphin tour is a great option if you are looking for something a little more. Dolphin Seafari also offers tours that include snorkeling or walking with dolphins.

St. Andrew Bay has one of the most significant resident populations of bottlenose Dolphins. These iconic gray dolphins are well-known to many people through television, movies, and marine park visits. Although wild dolphins are found in St. Andrew Bay, they are used and comfortable with humans. Boaters can often be seen among the feeding, playing, and swimming dolphins.

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Boat Tours

Boat Tours

Dolphins live in Panama City Beach all year! To fulfill your wild dolphin-seeking dream, we will go an extra mile or ten to get you on your dolphin tour. You will have the best chance to see the dolphins in their natural habitat, as we depart from a marina close to the area.

Although it may be possible to view captive dolphins in marine parks, it is much more enjoyable to see these amazing animals at their natural habitat. While wild dolphin behavior can't be predicted and sightings may not occur on every trip, our captains have been on the waters of St. Andrew Bay for years. They are experts in the areas where dolphins might be found. Our captains will ensure guests have a wonderful time. Dolphins are frequently seen communicating with each other and jumping around on many tours.

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Shell Island Dolphin Tours offers pontoon rentals, so you and your group can explore Shell Island at your own pace. You can rent a 12 passenger pontoon boat for $189 for 4 hours or $299 for 8 hours.

It is possible to spend a lot of time exploring Shell Island with an experienced guide, but some people prefer to take things slow. It is best to rent your boat! This way you can take your boat out on the open sea and park where ever you want.

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Snorkeling in Panama City Beach - Dolphin snorkel trips This 3 hour excursion gives you more time to explore the area.

Shell Island has many activities including snorkeling, kayaking or boating. Shell Island is home of many pods containing these magnificent sea creatures. This makes bottlenose dolphin excursions very popular.

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Pontoons have a reputation for being easy to drive. You don't even need to be an experienced driver to rent one. St. Andrew's Bay's water surface is incredibly smooth. This makes it easy to captain a boat for the first time.

That’s really up to you. The boat tour is often better for those traveling with young kids, or those with more limited mobility, but it really depends on you. If you’re not sure if your group would do better on Waverunners or boats, give us a call, and we’ll help you decide what would be best.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We hired a boat to go out to the shell island. Although there was plenty of seaweed, the area was stunning for the breathtaking views.

The area has an average of 320 sunny days per year. However, the region's late spring, summer, and early fall seasons offer the highest air and water temperatures. Avoiding March and April is a good idea as it will avoid the throngs of college students who flock to the area's ivory sands each year for spring break.

About 10 minutes The whole ride takes approximately 10 minutes. With experienced boat drivers and local knowledge, the shuttle service is the fastest method to reach Shell Island.