Our friendly, local captains have decades of experience on these waters and a wealth of knowledge about the area’s dolphins, manatees, and other marine life. They are always happy to customize your trip and love showing you the natural beauty of this unique place.
Our Dolphin & Island Tours last approximately 3 hours. Seasonally, departure times may vary. We currently leave the dock at 9:00 am and 12:30 pm.
If we swim parallel to dolphins instead of swimming towards them or reaching out to them (which is also illegal), then this will be the best, most ethical way to allow dolphins to come to our aid.
Online bookings close 12 hours before tours begin. Call (850). 392-7717 to make same-day reservations
You can ride in our boats for cruising, and enjoy the beauty of dolphins swimming in their natural surroundings.
Your captain will take you out to the sea and assist you in finding marine life. This private tour will allow you to control how your tour goes so that it's exactly what you envisioned.
For a more intimate dolphin experience, with a smaller group, our dolphin Boat Tours last for 2 hours. You will have the chance to swim with dolphins and explore Shell Island. Take your own tour. Our captains are knowledgeable and experienced in finding the best spots for Dolphins to be seen.
What a great day! For 1/2 day, I took my son (22 years old) and his friends. The pontoon boat and day were amazing. Rob was fantastic and everyone had a great time.
Gabby's Dolphin Tours PCB - Private charter and boat tour company that offers guided snorkeling with wild dolphins at beautiful Panama City Beach. We cater to families, individuals and groups of all kinds so that everyone can enjoy this once-in a lifetime experience.
Your privacy will be assured on your private dolphin tour. You and your group will only be allowed to board the boat with your captain. The Coast Guard has limited the number of passengers to 13, with children of all ages.
2 hour tours $59/person2 hour private tours $299/boat (maximum 13 guests)3 & four hour PRIVATE tour also available
Online bookings close 12 hours before tours begin. For same day reservations, please call (850).392-7717
Looking for a fun seafari near Panama City Beach? Gabby's Dolphin Tours PCB offers the best in guided snorkeling tours, dolphin excursions, pontoon boat rentals, and more!
We depart from the docks of Off the Hook Bar & Grill, 1101 Bayview Avenue Panama City FL 32401.
Dolphins are most active at dawn, between 10 a.m. and noon, and from 2 p.m. to dusk. A good pair of telephoto lenses or binoculars can be extremely useful for spotting dolphins.
Islamorada and Key Largo are popular locations for seeing the animals in the wild. The Florida Keys are a popular breeding ground for dolphins, so you can see them all year.
A: You can get to Shell Island by boat or jet ski. The St. Andrews Shuttle to Shell Island costs $24.95 for adults, $17.95 for children ages 2 to 12, and free for infants ages 0 to 1. There are also several locations where you can rent a jet ski or pontoon boat.