Shell Island Dolphin Cruise Panama City Beach

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Shell Island is home for a large population of bottlenose Dolphins. On one of our Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours, you can see these magnificent marine mammals in their natural habitat.

These tours leave every two hours so there is plenty of time for you to pick from. Sunset tours are also possible!

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Private tours are ideal for groups that desire a more intimate experience or want to avoid being exposed to other groups. Another benefit of private tours is the flexibility to determine how long you will stay in a given area.

Can you swim on Shell Island

If conditions are safe and suitable, you might be able swim and snorkel with dolphins. This could mean that you may have a chance to swim and snorkel with dolphins. But, this does not mean you can touch them. Wild dolphins have their own minds and are free to roam freely. Sometimes they will swim up to 3 feet from you. Other times, they will swim away from your face and you won't see them in the water. We don't feed or harass dolphins. We cannot guarantee swimming with dolphins. We do not believe that promising to swim with dolphins is ethical. We love the company of wild dolphins. On all of our boat tours, we follow and support the Marine Mammal Protection Act. If dolphins are in danger, we won't be able swim with them. It is at the captain's sole discretion.

Our photos section and social media offer a glimpse into the wildlife we might see. Every image on our website and social media was taken while on our tour. We attempt to update our social channels often with new pictures and frequently take pictures so you can keep up to date and see what we are currently seeing. Our Instagram and Facebook pages will show you what we have seen over the last few days or weeks. They can be found at the bottom. It is not unusual to see turtles, sharks or dolphins.

Can you swim on Shell Island
Dolphin Ferry Schedule

Dolphin Ferry Schedule

Another great aspect of jet ski tours are the dolphins that get curious about the jet ski wake. This is a bonus!

We cruise along the waters surrounding Shell Island and Grand Lagoon, St. Andrews State Parks, St. Andrews Bay and Panama City Beach, looking for all types of wildlife and marine life. Every day, we have the opportunity to see different species of wildlife on our boat tours. Each day is different, depending on what the environment and wildlife are in the area. We adjust our boat rides daily to provide you with the best possible dolphin tour and snorkeling tour. Each day is different. Shell Island's marine life, snorkeling spots, as well as the stops we make, change daily. This is great because you'll see something new every time you go on a tour with us. Your captain will be happy to accommodate any special requests you might have for your boat tour.

Shell Island Dolphin Tours Update

Departure Times: 10:00 a.m. 12:30 pm. 3:00 p.m. 5:15 PM. Top-rated Activity requires Reservations: Jet ski dolphin...

These watercraft enable you to cover more ground quickly, which is a bonus if you are looking to see more of the region. This tour is a great option for guests who need a little extra adrenaline to ride the waves.

Shell Island Dolphin Cruise Panama City Beach
Boat Rentals
Boat Rentals

A three-hour Shell Island Dolphin and Snorkeling Tour makes Panama City Beach the best place to be!

All snorkeling tours include snorkeling gear. We frequently visit different snorkeling areas. We regularly change our snorkeling site. The conditions at our local snorkeling sites can change daily. We do our best to take you snorkeling at the calmest and clearest sites on the day we conduct your Dolphin and Snorkeling tour. We also snorkel sandbars, artificial reefs, as well as seagrass beds. We will take you to some of the most beautiful spots in the area.

Shell Island Dolphin Tours Zoo

Time of departure: 8:00 am 10:15 am 12:30 am 12:30 a.m 2:00 p.m 5.15 p.m The top rated activity requires reservations Jet ski dolphin...

Shell Island is home to many bottlenose dolphins. These amazing marine mammals can be seen in their natural habitat during one of our Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Shell Island is a nature preserve without any restrooms or other visitor facilities, such as trash bins, picnic tables or shade pavilions. There is no trash collection service. Island visitors are expected to take all their trash with them when they leave the Island.

Panama City Beach is a top spot for snorkeling in the nation! You will have an unforgettable adventure with the beautiful marine life and crystal clear water.

Tail slapping can be described as a simple act of dolphins that slap their tails on the water surface to shock fish with a shockwave. Kerplunking, a cool behavior, is named after its sound.