We'll bring you as close and as safe as possible to dolphins. It is up to the dolphins to decide how near they want to go and how much interaction. We practice what we call passive observation. This means, in simple terms, that we allow dolphins to come and visit us. Our guests are often treated to amazing encounters with our dolphins in St. Andrews Bay.

Are you looking for the dolphin adventure experience of a lifetime Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC has the best private charters and guided dolphin trips. You can enjoy the waters off Shell Island and Panama City Beach as your guide. We look forward meeting you!

We'll get you in the sea before the dolphins arrive. The dolphins will be more likely to swim towards us than away, this way. Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC can only carry 6 people (children included). With our snorkel gear on, we can quickly get you into the water without causing any splashing or disruptions. We also don't have to worry about the dolphins being scared away by large groups. There are 5 boats that can be used for larger groups. Maximum 6 people per boat. For up to 15 persons, we also offer a Large Family Dolphin. —

We will be departing Historic Grand Lagoon to take a relaxing, 25-minute trip out to Shell Island, where we'll snorkel. You should be looking out for dolphins or other sea animals as they are in their natural habitats. Our boat will dock in the Gulf of Mexico. Shell Island is the next stop. There you can snorkel, find seashells, learn about the marine life around the area, or simply relax and take in the sunshine. You can also explore the shallows of Shell Island and hunt for shells. After some time spent at Shell Island we will continue our trip to the Gulf of Mexico, where we will search for dolphins. We'll also be stopping to sight-see along this route.

Book a private tour with your group. Private charters allow you to extend your private dolphin tour by adding additional time (from 2 to 3 hours), to include additional snorkeling locations, island time, and so on. Six passengers can be accommodated on a boat. The captain will show you how to get into the water and observe the dolphins in their natural habitat. Next, take a guided snorkel trip to see other marine life around Shell Island.

"Captain Jack placed us just at the right moment to view the dolphins swim under our feet. It made for a unique experience."

Our guides have spent many years studying dolphin behavior and are skilled at finding them and instructing guests how to get into the water to observe them in their natural environment. Your captain will also snorkel with you, showing you starfish, pufferfish and welch conchs.

It is important to remember that dolphins can be wild animals. We know where they are likely to be but rarely do we see them. You can choose to relax on the deck or close to the water when you book your Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC tour. We will do our best to ensure you don't miss this beautiful piece of Florida's natural beauty. Call us now to reserve your date

A variety of starfishes, sanddollars bay scallops, whelks conchs upto 21 inches long, seahorses urchins and hermit crabs among other crab species are common species that we see. These animals are easy to bring to the surface. They can also be photographed. We use large containers to allow snorkelers and non-snorkelers to see the animals up close before they are released back into the bay. You can also take any shells you find that have not been inhabited by living creatures home.

A variety of starfishes, sanddollars bay scallops, whelks conchs upto 21 inches long, seahorses urchins and hermit crabs among other crab species are common species that we see. These animals are easy to bring to the surface. They can also be photographed. We use large containers to allow snorkelers and non-snorkelers to see the animals up close before they are released back into the bay. You can also take any shells you find that have not been inhabited by living creatures home.

Our Dolphin & Island Tours take approximately 3 hours. Seasonally, departure times are subject to change. The dock is currently empty at 9:00 a.m., and 12:30.

Captain Jack was extraordinary. He was extremely informed. He allowed us to choose what was important. We chose dolphin sightings for the majority.

Dolphin and Snorkeling Tours In Panama City Beach

We take both locals and visitors on dolphin tours in Panama City Beach. Our number one priority is to ensure that dolphins don't get disturbed in their daily lives. We know where dolphin schools congregate and will take you around the beautiful Gulf of Mexico to see them in their natural habitat.

Also, manatees are often seen. If the conditions allow, manatees may be seen in the water. But, we observe passively and do not approach them.

The dolphin and island tours to Shell Island allow you to see dolphins in their natural habitat. We can go on a beach exploration, find shells, swim and snorkel in the protected waters.

You can also see dolphins on our island and dolphin tours. This is where you can swim, fish, dive, search for shells and, if the conditions permit, snorkel in the protected waters to see a wide range of marine life.

Over years of observation, our guides have become experts in finding bottlenose dolphins. They also safely guide our guests on how they can enter the water to observe the dolphins in their natural habitat. Your captain will accompany you on a snorkel trip to show you starfish and pufferfish as well as welch conschs and other sea creatures.

Enjoy a trip on super-fast boats designed to find and visit the dolphins. We are located near Panama City Beach, Rosemary Beach. Santa Rosa. Destin, Mexico Beach, Santa Rosa. Cape San Blas. Also, all of South Walton FL Beaches.

Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours has been providing unforgettable experiences on Panama City Beach nearly a decade. Our center console boats offer private tours.

Your trip will take you to Panama City, where you can swim with the resident pod of wild bottlenosed dolphins. You will find us in Panama City Beach. We are also near Santa Rosa Beach. Rosemary Beach. Santa Rosa Beach. Mexico Beach. Cape San Blas.

This was the highlight of our Florida vacation. We felt secure, enjoyed our trip, and also learned a lot. Captain Jack was kind, knowledgeable, and accommodating."

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Frequently Asked Questions

You can touch the dolphin's bellies and hold on to their pectoral fins while they swim around the lagoon. This is called "Belly Ride". The "Foot Push" is the last activity. However, you will be pushed while riding a boogieboard.

Dolphin Swim Adventure rates for adults are $170 and children $140 per person plus taxes.

All guests at Discovery Cove have access to swim vests or wetsuits. For the safety of the animals, Discovery Cove guests are not allowed to wear jewelry except for watches and wedding bands.