A Panama City Beach Vacation isn’t Complete Without Seeing Dolphins! For decades seeing the Dolphins and taking Dolphin Tours have been a staple of any great Panama City Beach Vacation. Things haven’t changed much over the years. We are proud to continue offering memorable Dolphin Tours in the waters surrounding Shell Island and St. Andrews State Park.
We cruise around Shell Island as well as the surrounding waters of St. Andrews Bay and Panama City Beach looking for all types of wildlife and marine life. Our boat tours allow us to view different species of wildlife each day. Each day's dolphin and snorkeling tour is unique, and depends on the current wildlife in the area. We adjust our boat rides daily to provide you with the best dolphin tour. Shell Island is home to a variety of marine life and snorkeling spots. We make stops on the island from time to time. This is great, because you'll see something new every time you go on a tour with us. Your captain will be happy to accommodate any special requests you might have for your boat tour.
A dolphin cruise is also an excellent way to enjoy the sights. All tour boats depart Adventure at Sea Lower Grand Lagoon docks and travel south to Shell Island. Enjoy the stunning view and maybe spot sea birds, while watching out for dolphins.
Since years, Shell Island has been popular with boaters, tourists, and everyone in between. It has been there since the 1800s when the county was founded. The island's length is 7 miles and the waters are bursting with life. While on your Dolphin Tour, look out for seashells and watch for Bottlenose dolphins. Panama City Beach is an amazing place to visit on your next family vacation.
While looking for wildlife and other sea life, we cruise around Shell Island, Panama City Beach, St. Andrews Bay, Panama City and the surrounding waters. Every day, we get to see different types of wildlife on our boat tours. Every day is different for snorkeling and dolphin tours, depending on the wildlife and conditions. Our routes change daily to ensure you have the best dolphin tour possible and a pleasant boat ride. We also adjust to weather conditions and wildlife to make sure that we offer the most enjoyable experience. Shell Island's marine life, snorkeling spots and stops change from one tour to the next. This is great as you will see new things every time you travel with us. If you have any requests for specific items or activities you'd like to see on your boat tour, we encourage you to let the captain know.
You have the option to step off the boat and explore Shell Island. You can explore Shell Island by walking on the beach, collecting seashells and snorkeling. Shell Island is only accessible by boat. Shell Island is home to a diverse ecosystem that includes some of the most stunning, unspoiled beaches in the world.
Enjoy a trip on super-fast boats designed to allow you to swim with wild bottlenose dolphins in Panama City. Blue Dolphin Tours has a smaller number of passengers than the larger tour boats which can hold up to 150 people. With your snorkel gear on, we can get you in the water quickly without causing any splashes or disruptions which can often scare the dolphins.
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.
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.