Our Dolphin and Snorkeling Tours usually start by looking for wildlife. Our local Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins can usually be found. Our guides and captains are natives and have extensive knowledge about the dolphin behaviors at Panama City Beach.
Panama City Beach is home to dolphins year round! We literally go the extra mile – or 10 – to fulfill your dream of seeing dolphins in their natural habitat on your dolphin tour!
Top Attraction in PCB Florida. Ask about private tours for you and your loved ones. It is more expensive but worth the extra effort. For pricing information or to discuss your requirements, please get in touch.
Florida law prohibits dolphins being swam with and touched by humans. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission officers will be on the water to make sure that the rules are observed. There are chances that dolphins will approach your boat from close range, offering you great views and great opportunities for photos. Shell Island Snorkel Tours offer the chance to encounter wild dolphins in water. Sometimes, the dolphins swim right by snorkelers.
Sometimes, you can swim and snorkel with dolphins when the conditions are right. They are wild dolphins with a mind all their own. Dolphins are not fed or harassed by us. Swimming with dolphins is not guaranteed. We support and follow all regulations and guidelines established by the Marine Mammal Protection Act for all of our boat tours.
We cruise around Shell Island and all the waters surrounding St. Andrews Bay, Panama City, and Panama City Beach while looking for all kinds of wildlife and sea life. We get the chance to see different kinds of wildlife every day on our boat tours. All dolphin tours and snorkeling tours are different everyday depending on the conditions and what wildlife is currently in the area. We change our routes from day to day to give you the best dolphin tour and most pleasant boat ride possible with constantly changing water, weather, and wildlife conditions. The marine life, snorkeling spots, and stops we make on Shell Island change from tour to tour. This is great because, every time you go with us, you get to see different things! We do encourage you to let your captain know if you have any special requests of things you would like to see or do during your boat tour.
Check out our photos section for more information about wildlife that we have seen. These pictures were taken on our actual tours. You may see turtles, sharks, starfish, starfish, and other seabird species.
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 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.
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.