Shell Island has many activities including snorkeling, kayaking or boating. Shell Island is home of many pods containing these magnificent sea creatures. This makes bottlenose dolphin excursions very popular.
For groups looking for an intimate experience, or who wish to be more COVID-friendly, private tours are great. Private tours offer another benefit: you have the ability to decide how long you would like to stay in a particular area.
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.
These tours focus on in-water interactions. You will be accompanied by knowledgeable guides to the dolphin hot spot, where you can swim with local dolphins.
We often start our Dolphin and Snorkeling tour by looking out for wildlife. We are usually able to find our Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins. Our Tour guides and Captains are both locals and have extensive knowledge about dolphin behavior and the Panama City Beach area.
All of our snorkeling tours include snorkeling gear. We regularly visit many different snorkeling locations. Each day we make changes to our snorkeling locations. Our local snorkeling spots are constantly changing. We make every effort to get you to the best snorkeling spots on the day of your Dolphin and Snorkeling trip. We frequently snorkel in artificial reefs, sandbars and seagrass beds. We will do everything possible to take you to the best spots.
These guided tours offer a unique opportunity to visit Shell Island from both land and water.
Shell Island can be explored with an expert. However, some visitors prefer taking it slow. You can rent a boat to make this happen. Renting a boat allows you to go on the open water and park anywhere you wish.
Six passengers are allowed on the Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours. This allows our guests to tour St. Andrew Bay in comfort and allow them to interact with the tour guide. Your captain will take all your questions and allow you to snap pictures.
Check out our photos section for more information about wildlife that we have seen. Each picture on our website, and on social media, was taken during our trip. We take photos often and keep our social media updated so that you can follow us and get a sense of what we are seeing. You can see our Instagram and Facebook feeds to see what we've been up to in the past few days and weeks. These links are at the bottom of this homepage. You may see sharks, dolphins, turtles and other seabird species.
The best way to start a Dolphin and Snorkeling trip is to look for wildlife. We find our local Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins. Our local Captains and Tour Guides are dolphin experts in Panama City Beach.
The number of passengers on our Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours is limited to six. Our guests can explore St. Andrew Bay comfortably, have a good conversation with their tour captain and see the dolphins up close. Your captain will bring the tour boat as close as possible to the dolphins, while being respectful and cautious to avoid causing them stress.
You can get off the boat to explore Shell Island. Shell Island is open for exploration. You can also collect seashells and go snorkeling. Shell Island is only accessible via boat. It measures approximately 7 mi long. Shell island is home to some of Florida's most beautiful beaches and a diverse ecosystem. Shell Island is a paradise for nature-lovers!
Shell Island Jetty Ride The Official Shell Island Shuttle This scenic, fun ride to Shell Island only takes a few minutes. Passengers are dropped off at the quiet cove behind Shell Island Jetty. It is a great spot for children, and just a short distance from the Gulf of Mexico Beachfront.
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