Shell Island Dolphin Tours In Galveston

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Shell Island is an attractive destination for travelers visiting Panama City Beach. This small island is undeveloped which makes it an ideal spot for tourists to experience the beauty of Florida in its natural state.

A dolphin tour can also be a great sightseeing opportunity. All tour boats depart Adventure at Sea in Lower Grand Lagoon. They cruise south and cross the pass between St. Andrew Bay, the Gulf of Mexico and Shell Island. While you can take in the beautiful view, spot seabirds and possibly a turtle, keep your eyes open for dolphins.

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Shell Island Dolphin Tours In Galveston

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Tours depart every 2 hours, giving you plenty of options for time slots. Sunset tours can also be arranged!

St. Andrew Bay dolphins are wild animals. It is not possible to predict when the best time to view them. Dolphin behavior can be affected by weather conditions, tide cycles, water temperatures, tides, and availability. Dolphins can be seen whenever the sun shines and the water clear. Feeding activities are usually seen on an outgoing tide. The best option is to go with a dolphin tour operator, such as Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours. They are usually on the water almost every day.

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How much does it cost to swim with the dolphins in Florida

How much does it cost to swim with the dolphins in Florida

Because we are exploring the dolphins’ natural habitat, it’s always possible that we won’t be able to find where the dolphins are playing today. However, our guides have been doing this for years, and know all the places the dolphins love to be. Virtually all of our tours encounter at least a few of the dolphins that make up the largest population of wild dolphins in the world.

To start off your tour, our guides will show you the beauty of Shell Island. This 7 mile stretch of undeveloped paradise is a barrier island that runs east to west between the Gulf of Mexico and St. Andrews Bay. This is Florida at its most natural, far away from the theme parks and resorts. Shell Island is a home for endangered species like loggerhead sea turtles and piping plovers, and is known for the abundance of beautiful shells that are found on the beaches.

Shell Island Dolphin Cruise

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These private tours can be booked for up six people and cost $400. That is less that $70/person. This tour is only 3 hours long, so it's a steal! This tour is open to infants and children, making it a wonderful option for those who want to share some memories with their child.

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If the conditions are safe, you might get the chance to swim or snorkel with dolphins. This means we might be able get in the water right next to the dolphins. You will not be able to touch the dolphins in any way. They are wild dolphins with a mind of their very own. They will sometimes swim close to you at times. Dolphins are not fed or harassed by us. Swimming with dolphins is not something we guarantee. We feel that promising "swimming" with dolphins would be unethical. We appreciate the wild dolphins as they are. All our boat tours comply with and support the Marine Mammal Protection Act. If dolphins swim in unsafe areas for us to swim, we won't allow them to enter the water. This decision is up to captain.

It's hard to find something better than one-on one interaction with one the most intelligent animals in the ocean. Dolphin Seafari offers private tours that allow individuals or small groups to enjoy the dolphins at Shell Island.

Dolphin Watching

Relax and enjoy as your USCG Captain/tour guide takes to the water to show you some amazing sunsets. Enjoy your favorite drink and snacks as you enjoy the evening.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Shell Island is only accessible by boat. The Shell Island Shuttle makes it easy, safest and fastest for visitors to get to Shell Island. The Shell Island Shuttle is the official Island Shuttle and has been transporting guests between the mainland of Canada and Shell Island since many years.

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.

Dolphin Swim Adventure rates are $170 Adult and $140 Children per person, plus tax.