If conditions allow, guests are permitted to go in the water if dolphins are nearby. Safety is always our top priority. Your captain's instructions will help you safely snorkel around marine mammals.
Panama City Beach Snorkeling, Dolphin Tours offers a great way for your whole group to have fun on the water. You can purchase the following items onsite or online to maximize your enjoyment:
The friendly captains from the local area have decades of combined experience and knowledge about the marine life of the area, including manatees and dolphins. They are happy to customize your trip, and they love to show off the natural beauty of this special place.
Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC's captains have extensive experience in spotting, observing, interpreting and interpreting dolphin movements and behavior. We position the boat safely and will instruct you on when to jump in the water so you can have a closer view and mix with the dolphins.
Panama City dolphin tours and Shell Island trips with Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC are small, private charters, for a maximum of 12 guests (no more than 6 per boat). This not only allows for a much more intimate and interactive experience but also a safer trip since you won’t be sharing the boat with anyone outside your party.
You can find complete information about pricing policies, what to expect, and what to bring on our Pricing & Information pages.
If conditions permit guests are welcome to swim with dolphins in the waters if this is possible. Safety is our primary concern. Your captain can show you how safe to snorkel around marine mammals.
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.
Dolphin Tours are available from 8:00 to 10:30 am, running every two hours between 12:30 and 3:00 pm. 3:30pm-5.30pm. 6pm-8pm. (Sunset Tour).
Panama City Dolphin Tours LLC and Shell Island trips with Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC offer small private charters for up to 12 guests (maximum 6 per vessel). This gives you a more personal and intimate experience. You won't have to share your boat with anyone.
Dolphins are an unrelated group of aquatic mammals that exist all around the globe. The most common dolphin in Florida is the bottlenose dolphin. Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC's iconic grey dolphin is what made them famous. Americans have seen dolphins do tricks for fish over the years at many marine attractions throughout the country. Recent years have seen more protections put in place for wild dolphins.
You are looking for an unforgettable, memorable experience for your Florida vacation. Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC can provide more information on our Shell Island snorkeling or dolphin tours. We hope to see you soon!
You'll find a wide variety of birds out of the water. These include raptors such as bald eagles or ospreys, shorebirds such as great blue herons, egrets, and seabirds such magnificent frigatebirds, and terns. Sometimes, we also see deer on the Island.
To reserve the entire boat for your group, book a private tour. This is your private tour. The tour can be customized to your specifications. Maximum 6 guests per private charter
Panama City Beach - Gulf World Marine Park
May, June, and July are the best months for dolphin watching off the Azores, Ireland and Madeira coasts. Many of these areas still provide ideal conditions well into August and September.
Panama City Beach is just east from Destin on Hwy 98. These beaches have been voted the best in the country. The St. Andrew Bay filters large amounts of sediment out and there is virtually no runoff from rivers in the area.