Dolphin And Snorkeling Tours In Panama City Beach

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It takes twenty minutes. The ride up to the island takes twenty minutes. Seabirds are also common on the trip to Shell Key via the green ferryboat.

Shell Island, St Andrews Bay, & the Gulf of Mexico offers something new and exciting every time you visit. The island's grass flats and shallows are great for snorkeling with the whole family. You can choose from either a small group or a personal tour for a custom wildlife adventure. This tour has everything! We have been doing this for more than 30+ years and are EXPERTS in family fun.

Shell Island is a popular spot for Panama City Beach tourists looking for unspoiled white sand beaches. You can enjoy great snorkeling and swimming in the calm waters of the island's beach.

Which is the best season to see dolphins Florida? It is possible to see the most dolphins between late May and early August. They're most active between 10 a.m. to noon, and again between 2 p.m. and dark.

Dolphin And Snorkeling Tours In Panama City Beach

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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 familiar from through movies, television and marine parks. Although the dolphins in St. Andrew Bay are wild, they are used the human presence. Boaters are often found among a group that is swimming, feeding, or playing with dolphins.

Morning Swim with Dolphins in the Morning. It is possible to go out in the evening before the sun sets. Dolphins can be seen at any hour of the day. However, they are more easily spotted when there is less traffic.

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Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours Key West

Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours Key West

Discovery Cove gate prices All-Inclusive Dolphin Swim Program - $265.19 per person, tax inclusive

What's the best time to see dolphins? From late May to early August, you may be able to spot the most dolphins. These times are when dolphins are most common to be seen between 10 a.m. - noon, then from 2 pm - until it gets dark.

Wild Dolphins

4. Only wear a swimsuit. Wearing sunscreen, oils, or perfumes is not recommended for dolphins.

Panama City Beach Gulf World Marine Park is Panama City Beach Florida. Get a dolphin hug and handshake while riding on their pectoral fins.

Snorkel Tours
Snorkel Tours

A dolphin tour is a great way to see the area. All tour boats depart Adventure at Sea, Lower Grand Lagoon. On the way to Shell Island, they cross the pass between St. Andrew Bay (the Gulf of Mexico) and cruise south. The view is breathtaking and you may spot sea birds or sea turtles. Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins.

Panama City Beach, just east from Destin on Hwy 98 is where you will find the end for the beaches in South Walton. These beaches have been voted the most clean and beautiful in the country. The St. Andrew Bay filters large amounts of sediment out and there is virtually no runoff from rivers in the area.

Boat Ride

Imagine you're cruising the Gulf of Mexico by boat or jet ski, alongside a group of bottlenose dolphins. As you discover adventure along the coast with these marine creatures, the salty breeze blows through your hair.

Shell Island and St Andrews Bay are fascinating places to explore. Snorkeling in the grass flats, shallows, and rocky islands is fun for all ages. We offer personalized tours and small groups for an unforgettable wildlife adventure. This tour is all inclusive! We are family fun experts and have been doing so for over 30 years.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Panama City Beach is located just east of Destin, on Hwy 98. This beach marks the end to the beaches of South Walton. These beaches are widely regarded as the most pure and clear in the country. The area has almost no runoff from the rivers and the St. Andrew Bay filters most of the sediment.

It takes twenty minutes. The ride up to the island takes twenty minutes. Seabirds are also common on the trip to Shell Key via the green ferryboat.

October Panama City Beach's clearest period of the year begins on September 13 and lasts approximately 9.0 months. June 12 is also a good time. October is Panama City Beach’s clearest and most sunny month. The sky is usually clear, mostly, or partly clear for 64% of its time.