Florida law forbids dolphins from swimming or touching them. This is to ensure their well-being. The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission has officers on the water to enforce these rules. You may have the opportunity to see dolphins from your boat, which will give you a great view and excellent photo opportunities. You can have wild dolphin encounters with dolphins by taking one of our Shell Island Snorkel Tours. Dolphins often swim close to snorkelers.
On your trip with Shell Island Dolphin Tours, you will be able to swim with Panama City’s resident pods of wild bottlenose dolphins. These boats are super fast and specifically designed for visiting the dolphins. Shell Island Dolphin Tours does not carry more than 150 people. Instead, 6 passengers can be on certain boats and 7-15 others. Children of all ages are welcome to join us. Our snorkel gear can be put on quickly so you don't have to splash around and scare the dolphins away. Your Captain is Your Guide - Your private captain will help you learn how to interact well with the dolphins. Swim with Dolphins. - You'll be able to swim in the ocean before the dolphins arrive. Dolphins are more likely than not to swim away to us if we do this. See wildlife such as birds, pelicans (underwater creatures), and herons. Shells, sand dollars, and other treasures can be found on Shell Island. Explore St. Andrews Bay & the Gulf of Mexico with snorkelers.
Relax and enjoy the company of your USCG captain/tourguide as you watch stunning sunsets from the water. You can bring your favorite beverage or snack to enjoy the evening.
Although it is great to explore Shell Island with an expert, some visitors prefer to go slow. Renting a boat is the best way to do it. You can go out on the open waters and park where you like.
Whether you know exactly what you want to see and do, or just know you want a day out on the open water, the guides at Adventures at Sea can help you explore the gorgeous ocean that surrounds Panama City Beach. Each tour is approximately two hours long. Book online today and reserve what is sure to be the most beautiful and exciting part of your Florida Gulf vacation.
The shallows around Shell Island and St. Andrews Bay are exquisite, and if you’ve brought your snorkeling gear, you will see some amazing sights in the clear water of the Gulf. Bring an underwater camera, and bring home snapshots that your friends will actually sit down to see.
To start off your tour, our guides will show you the beauty of Shell Island. This 7 mile stretch of undeveloped paradise is a barrier island that runs east to west between the Gulf of Mexico and St. Andrews Bay. This is Florida at its most natural, far away from the theme parks and resorts. Shell Island is a home for endangered species like loggerhead sea turtles and piping plovers, and is known for the abundance of beautiful shells that are found on the beaches.
For many years, we have been taking guests on dolphin tour with us. We follow all safety precautions to ensure that our guests are safe and that the dolphins are well-being. All safety equipment required by US Coast Guard is included on our comfortable and stable tour boats. All guests will have a great time on our Panama City Beach Dolphin tour. We do our best to accommodate guests who have special access requirements, so let us know.
At this moment, there are no Dolphin Tours. We will soon offer them. This is a rare opportunity that will make your Panama City Beach vacation unforgettable. To make sure that your Panama City Beach trip is memorable, we welcome visitors to join our Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours.
Florida's jet ski rentals require that the primary driver has a valid driver’s licence. Drivers born after 1998 will need to pass a short test for a temporary safety license.
Our Dolphin and Snorkeling tours usually begin by searching for wildlife. Our local Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins are often found. Our captains and tour guides are Panama City Beach locals who are knowledgeable about dolphin behavior in the area.
Fun PCB offers a 2-hour Jet Ski Tour for $120 Although these tours are more expensive, they offer a unique experience.
You can either book a private tour for two to six people or a public one. For up to 6 people, we can combine multiple groups on the same boat during public tours. All tours accommodate 6 guests. For larger groups we can accommodate multiple boats.
St. Andrew Bay has one of the most significant resident populations of bottlenose Dolphins. These iconic gray dolphins are well-known to many people through television, movies, and marine park visits. Although wild dolphins are found in St. Andrew Bay, they are used and comfortable with humans. Boaters can often be seen among the feeding, playing, and swimming dolphins.
Walking along a beautiful stretch of beach for about half a mile from one end to the other is a great way to get around the island. Walking on a sandy beach is the best option.
The Ten Thousand Islands are the Best Shelling Beaches of Florida. Sanibel Island. Tigertail Beach. South Beach on Marco Island. Cedar Key. Caladesi Island State Park. Captiva Island. Shell Island near Panama City Beach Additional items
Shell island beach was visited twice by us. The first time we paid $7.50 to park on the "island". We drove a bit further along the coast to Llanddwywe, where we found a public parking lot. It is a beautiful, clean beach.