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.
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Enjoying a Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours is easy and gives your entire group a chance to get out on the water in style. To maximize your enjoyment, we have the following available for purchase onsite as well as online:
The water is home to a variety of birds. There are raptors like bald and ospreys. There are also shorebirds like great blu egrets and great blue herons. You can also see seabirds like magnificent frigatebirds. Sometimes we see deer.
You are looking for a fun and exciting seafari near Panama City Beach. Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC is the best for guided snorkeling tours and dolphin excursions. We also offer pontoon boat rental and other services.
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.
“Captain Jack positioned us precisely at the moment to see the dolphins swam right underneath out feet, it was a very unique experience.“
Species we frequently see include a variety of starfish, sand dollars, bay scallops, whelks, conchs up to 21” long, seahorses, urchins, and hermit crabs and other crab species. These animals can be brought to the surface, handled carefully, and photographed. We bring large containers so that even non-snorkelers can observe them up close before they’re released back into the bay. Shells found without living creatures can be taken home.
Shell Island and St Andrews Bay are fascinating places that offer something new every time you visit. Snorkeling is great for the whole clan. For a more personalized wildlife adventure, we offer personal and small group tours. This tour is all inclusive! We are family fun specialists and have been doing it for over 30+ years.
You would like to book a private tour of the dolphins for your group? Customers can add time to their private dolphin tour, starting at 2 or 3 hour, to add extra activities such as snorkeling, island time, etc. Each boat can hold 6 people. Your captain will guide you in how to enter the water and view the dolphins as they live in their natural environment. Next, enjoy a guided snorkeling tour to view other sea creatures around Shell Island.
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!
Dolphins are usually seen at dawn and dusk, when the water is calm. Feeding activities will usually be observed on an outgoing wave. Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours is the best dolphin tour operator. It is usually available on the water most days of the year.
Florida's wild dolphins can not be swam with. According to Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, it is against federal legislation to harass wild dolphins. Also, dolphins are more susceptible to being hurt in interactions with humans when they swim with people.
Yes, the beach is the same. There are many great restaurants in Destin, and I like to shop there (I can also go to the Pier Park shops at my mall).