Since many years we have taken guests on dolphin tours. We strictly follow all safety guidelines to ensure our guests' safety as well as the welfare of the dolphins. Our comfortable, stable boats are equipped with all the safety equipment required by the US Coast Guard. The Shell Island Dolphin Tours offer a safe, fun and enjoyable experience for all guests. We will do our best for guests with special accessibility needs. Please let us know.
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 on land. Snacks and drinks are welcome.
Your Captain Will Instruct You - Your private captain will give you tips on how to interact well with dolphins. Swim with Dolphins. - You'll be able to swim in the ocean before the dolphins arrive. Dolphins are more likely than not to swim away to us if we do this. See wildlife like birds, pelicans as well as underwater creatures such herons and birds-of-prey. Shells, sand dollars, and other treasures can be found in Shell Island. Snorkel the flats of grass and discover St. Andrews Bay.
Shell island dolphin tours in Panama City Beach, Florida offers boat rentals and jet ski rentals to shell island in PCB, FL. Come take our 2 hour jet ski ride to encounter wild dolphins. Watch dolphins swimming in their natural environment. Pontoon boat rentals to go visit beautiful shell island. Full day and half day accommodations. Or go explore around shell island on our boat cruise, this trip also give you time to snorkel and look for shells on the island. Sit back and catch the sunset cruise last trip of the day. Also available – 1hr jet ski rental – upon request. Reservations highly recommended to best accommodate everyone.
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.
You can book a private tour for 2-6 people, or a group tour with the other passengers. Our tours can accommodate up to 6 people.
It's possible that we won’t find dolphins playing in their natural habitat because we're exploring it. Our guides have been doing this for many years and are familiar with all the areas that the dolphins love. Nearly every tour we do encounter the wild dolphins.
It's one of the best places in Panama City Beach. Shallow pools can be found with fish and sea life. Plus the clear water in the Gulf is perfect to get out with the family. So bring your snorkeling gear or rent it from a local tour operator.
Shell Island is a local must-see location for Panama City Beach visitors looking for the unspoiled white-sand beach experience. The island offers plenty of beach space and peaceful inshore waters where swimming and snorkeling are great.
Shell Island is an undeveloped 7-mile long barrier island and beach that makes up the southern reach of St. Andrews State Park. Accessed via private boat or the official Shell Island Shuttle, the island is a local must-see location for visitors who want the pristine beach experience. Swimming and snorkeling are great.