Snorkeling and Dolphin Tours Panama City Beach and Yacht

Your captain will show you the best and safest ways to interact with dolphins. The area is known for its excellent snorkeling. You can enjoy watching the birds of prey, as well as the underwater worlds of SeaTurtles and Stingray, Seahorses Starfish & Sand Dollars.

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.

Manatees are also often seen in the water. You may be allowed to swim near manatees if the conditions are right, but we always observe them passively and avoid getting close.

Our dolphin and island tour boats are comfortable, stable 21-foot and 23-foot Carolina Skiffs. These boat features a center console design to maximize open space and allow for easy movement around the boat, a fully cushioned forward deck for observation (and lounging), comfortable cushioned seats for your whole group, large bimini tops for shade, plenty of ice chest space, and quiet, clean four-stroke engines. —

Your captain will show you the best and safest ways to interact with dolphins. The area is known for its excellent snorkeling. You can enjoy watching the birds of prey, as well as the underwater worlds of SeaTurtles and Stingray, Seahorses Starfish & Sand Dollars.
Our dolphin and island tour boats are comfortable, stable 21-foot and 23-foot Carolina Skiffs. These boat features a center console design to maximize open space and allow for easy movement around the boat, a fully cushioned forward deck for observation (and lounging), comfortable cushioned seats for your whole group, large bimini tops for shade, plenty of ice chest space, and quiet, clean four-stroke engines.
We will get you in the water before they arrive. This will make it more likely that the dolphins swim to us, rather than to us. Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC is smaller than larger boats, which can carry as many as 150 people. You can get in the water quickly with your snorkel gear on without having to splash or disrupt the environment that large groups often create. This is often what scares the dolphins away. For larger groups of up to 30 people, we have five identical boats. We limit the number to six per boat. A large family dolphin is also available for 15 people.
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.
Explore some of the most remote beaches and snorkeling spots in Florida. Mexico Beach and Port St. Joe are the best places to start your adventure.
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!
For a relaxing 25-minute cruise to Shell Island, our snorkel area, we will leave Historic Grand Lagoon. Keep an eye out for dolphins, sea creatures and other marine life as you travel. We will either anchor along the Gulf of Mexico, Shell Island, or both. Here you can snorkel for shells, learn more about the local marine life, and just relax while taking in the sun. To hunt for shells, you can also swim through the shallow waters to Shell Island. After spending some time on Shell Island, the trip will conclude with a ride to the Gulf of Mexico where we can search for dolphins as well as sight-see.

Cruises depart daily depending on the number of participants. In the Fall/Winter, Sundays/Mondays are generally closed due to low interest. However, the booking schedule will show all closed days. As the seasons change, departure times may vary so check the calendar frequently for any updates.

Based on participant participation, cruises depart daily. The booking calendar will include all closed days. Sundays and Mondays in Winter and Fall are closed due to low demand. You should check the calendar as departure times can change with the seasons.

We will get you in the water before they arrive. This will make it more likely that the dolphins swim to us, rather than to us. Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC is smaller than larger boats, which can carry as many as 150 people. You can get in the water quickly with your snorkel gear on without having to splash or disrupt the environment that large groups often create. This is often what scares the dolphins away. For larger groups of up to 30 people, we have five identical boats. We limit the number to six per boat. A large family dolphin is also available for 15 people.

Explore some of the most remote beaches and snorkeling spots in Florida. Mexico Beach and Port St. Joe are the best places to start your adventure.

Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC's captains are well-trained and highly experienced in spotting dolphins and interpreting their movements. We set the boat at a safe distance from you and then instruct you to dive in to see the dolphins.

We will get you in the water before they arrive. This will make it more likely that the dolphins swim to us, rather than to us. Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC is smaller than larger boats, which can carry as many as 150 people. You can get in the water quickly with your snorkel gear on without having to splash or disrupt the environment that large groups often create. This is often what scares the dolphins away. For larger groups of up to 30 people, we have five identical boats. We limit the number to six per boat. A large family dolphin is also available for 15 people.

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 such a great time today snorkeling with dolphins and playing on Shell Island. I highly recommend Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC. This was the highlight our vacation. - Christy

Want to book a private tour for your group? Our private charter options allow customers to add additional time to their private dolphin tour (starting at 2 or 3 hours) to add additional activities (ex: additional snorkeling location, more island time, etc.). Boats can accommodate 6 passengers per boat. Your designated captain will instruct you on how to get in the water and see the dolphins in their natural habitat. Next, experience a guided snorkel tour to observe other sea life around Shell Island!

Snorkeling and Dolphin Tours Panama City Beach and Yacht

Explore some of the most remote beaches and snorkeling spots in Florida. Mexico Beach and Port St. Joe are the best places to start your adventure.

Maximum group size is 6 people per boat. Maximum number of 12 guests. We can accommodate up to 6 people per boat, but we can also make arrangements with local partners if you have a larger group.

Reserve the entire boat on a private tour for only your party. This is your tour. This tour can be tailored to your preferences. A private charter can only accommodate six people.

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!

You can book a private tour and reserve the whole boat for you. This is your personal tour. You can customize the tour to suit your needs. Private charters can accommodate up to six guests.

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."

For a relaxing 25-minute cruise to Shell Island, our snorkel area, we will leave Historic Grand Lagoon. Keep an eye out for dolphins, sea creatures and other marine life as you travel. We will either anchor along the Gulf of Mexico, Shell Island, or both. Here you can snorkel for shells, learn more about the local marine life, and just relax while taking in the sun. To hunt for shells, you can also swim through the shallow waters to Shell Island. After spending some time on Shell Island, the trip will conclude with a ride to the Gulf of Mexico where we can search for dolphins as well as sight-see.

We will take you as close to dolphins and ensure your safety as well as their safety. The dolphins will decide how close or far they want to be able to interact with them. We practice passive observation, which simply means we let the dolphins approach us. Our dolphins in St. Andrews Bay can be extremely playful and interactive. Many of our guests have memorable encounters with them.

Our guides have been observing dolphins for many years and are now experts at locating and safely instructing visitors on how to enter water to see them in their natural habitat. Additionally, your captain will go snorkeling with you to show starfish, pufferfishes welch conschs, sanddollars, and many other types of sea animals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Panama City as pretty as Destin?

Destin is very family-friendly. You will find beautiful beaches and calm waters in this area. There are also plenty of activities such as Big Kahuna’s Water Park. Panama City is a great family-friendly beach destination. The area is known for its large sandy beaches and amusement parks.

Are dolphins aggressive to humans?

Dolphinaria might have you believe that dolphins are not apex predators of the ocean. They can kill sharks and should be treated accordingly. The aggressive nature of dolphins can make them dangerous to humans, other dolphins and even cause self-harm. The majority of dolphins found in the United States are kept in captivity. However, they are not domesticated.

What time of year do you see dolphins?

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.