What should I bring? There is almost everything that you will need, but you can still bring any you wish. A towel, polarized sunglasses and a sweater/jacket are recommended if the temperature is below 80 degrees. Because of the breeze, it is always cooler to be on an open-air boat. Bring any snacks or beverages with you. It is allowed to have alcohol.
It's hard to find something better than one-on one interaction with one the most intelligent animals in the ocean. Dolphin Seafari offers private tours that allow individuals or small groups to enjoy the dolphins at Shell Island.
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.
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.
Shell Island is home to many outdoor activities such as kayaking and boating, hiking and snorkeling. Shell Island is also home to many pods of the majestic marine creatures, so bottlenose dolphin tours are quite popular.
Shell Island Dolphin Tours provides a 2-hour Split Charter Dolphin & Snorkeling Tour to those who wish combine both. These tours cost $55/person. These tours are suitable for all ages and are suitable to be enjoyed by the entire family.
Another great aspect of jet ski tours are the dolphins that get curious about the jet ski wake. This is a bonus!
"St. Andrews Bay is home to over 2,900 different species. There are many things you can find in the waters around St. Andrews Bay. It is also one our most important coastal estuaries and requires our continued protection. Mike Brim (Executive Director St. Andrews Bay Environmental Science Team).
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No Dolphin Tours are available at the moment. They will soon be offered! A chance to view wild bottlenose dolphins at their natural habitat is an extraordinary opportunity that will leave you with unforgettable memories of your Panama City Beach vacation. Our Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours will provide a unique opportunity to see dolphins in their natural habitat. We invite you to come along on one of these tours. It's sure to be the highlight of your Panama City Beach experience.
See our photos section, and check our social media for information on wildlife we may see. Every photo on our website was taken during the tour. We post pictures frequently on our website and social media so you can stay up to date with us and get an idea of what is happening. If you want to see the latest photos from our Instagram and facebook, be sure to visit them! They are located at the bottom and can be accessed from the homepage. It is not unusual for you to see starfish, sharks and dolphins.
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Do you want a more active dolphin tour of Shell Island? Jet skis can be a fun way for dolphins to get close to their natural habitat.
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.
Folly Beach Folly Beach South Carolina. Folly Beach is known for its abundance of seashells and fossils. You can also find fossilized shark teeth, fish vertebrae, and other shell-hunting treasures in the area.
Named after the many seashells found on the island's shore, the island was also named.
A large number of bottlenose dolphins live in the waters surrounding Shell Island. One of our Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours will take you to see these incredible marine mammals in their natural habitat.