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 seabirds, sea turtles, and dolphins.
St. Andrew Bay hosts one of world's largest resident populations (the iconic gray dolphins) of bottlenose dolphins. This is the area most people are most familiar with from movies, television and marine parks. The dolphins at St. Andrew Bay may be wild animals, but they are used the human presence. Boaters are often found in groups of dolphin-feeding, playing and swimming dolphins.
Our Dolphin and snorkeling tours start with a search for wildlife. We often find the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins. Our Tour guides and Captains are both locals and are familiar with the dolphin behavior in Panama City Beach.
It is a three-hour Shell Island Dolphin and Snorkeling Tour that is a must-do on any Panama City Beach trip!
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.
For possible wildlife we get to see check out our photos section and our social media! We have taken every singe one of these pictures on our actual tours. It is not uncommon to see sharks, turtles, rays, invertebrates such as starfish, and many different seabird species.
The shallows surrounding Shell Island and St. Andrews Bay offer stunning views. If you have your snorkeling equipment, you can see amazing sights in the Gulf. Take along an underwater camera and take home photos that you will be able to share with friends.
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.
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.