Shell Island, St Andrews Bay, and the Gulf of Mexico offer exciting and unique explorations. Snorkeling on the island's grass flats or shallows is fun for all ages. We offer private and small group tours to provide a unique wildlife adventure. This tour includes everything! We have been doing this for over thirty years and are experts at family fun.
Dolphins are a loose grouping of different aquatic mammals that live all over the world. In Florida, the most common dolphin is the bottlenose dolphin. The iconic grey dolphin that Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC made famous. For many years, Americans were used to see dolphins perform tricks for fish at various marine attractions around the country. But in recent years, more protections have been put in place around wild dolphins.
Our comfortable and stable Carolina Skiffs, 21-foot and 23,-foot, are ideal for island and dolphin tours. This boat has a centre console design to maximize open space.
You will find some of the most beautiful beaches and snorkeling spots on Florida's coasts! Mexico Beach and Port St. Joe offer adventure options.
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.
Are you looking for something unique and fun for your Florida vacation? Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC has more information on the Shell Island snorkeling, and dolphin tours. We look forward seeing you soon!
Snorkeling and Dolphin Tours Panama City Beach ByDo you want to go on a fun seafari near Panama City Beach, Panama? Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC offers the best guided snorkeling trips, dolphin excursions and pontoon boat rentals.
Starfish, bay scallops (with sand dollars), whelks, starfish up to 21 inches in length, conchs with a maximum length of 21 inches, seahorses, urchins, hermit crabs, and other crab species are some of the species we often see. These animals can easily be brought to the surface, photographed, and handled with care. So that anyone can view them, even those who are not snorkers, we bring large containers. Any shells found with no living creatures can be taken home.
“We had so much fun today swimming with the dolphins, snorkeling, and playing on Shell Island! I would highly recommend Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC . This was the highlight of our vacation.” – Christy
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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.
"We had so much fun today, swimming with the dolphins, snorkeling and playing on Shell Island. Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC is a great choice. This was our highlight vacation. - Christy
We'll take you into the water before the dolphins arrive. So the dolphins are more likely than not to swim away to us to find us. Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC only has 6 passengers (children and adults included) as opposed to larger tour boats carrying up to 150 people. Our snorkel gear can be put on quickly so you don't have the disruptions and splashing that large groups cause, which often scares the dolphins. We have five boats with identical designs for larger groups. The new Large Family Dolphin can accommodate up to 15 guests.
All Panama City Beach residents can enjoy a dolphin tour. Waverunners can be rented for an adventurous ride. Our tour boats are great for families with young children or those who just want to relax and enjoy the ride while we search for wild dolphins. You can also take photos and video to make your trip memorable.
Which is the best season to see dolphins Florida? It is possible to see the most dolphins between late May and early August. Between 10 a.m.-noon, and then between 2 and 4 p.m., the dolphins are most active.
PANAMA CITY Beach -- Although rare, whales can be seen off Panama City Beach. Sometimes one will appear close to shore, but this is more common in winter months. In fact, there are many whale species living or visiting the Gulf of Mexico.
Destin is the perfect spot for your family if you want to fish, eat fresh seafood, go shopping, or play golf. Panama City Beach is an ideal choice for families looking for a more relaxed vacation, with excellent waterfront accommodations and plenty of children's activities.