Florida regulations require that the primary driver of jet ski rentals must have a valid driver’s permit. Drivers born after 1988 are required to pass a quick test to obtain temporary boating safety certificates.
Top Rated Attraction in PCB Florida. Ask about private trips for your family. The cost is slightly more, but it's well worth it. Contact us for information about pricing and requirements
You are looking for a private dolphin trip that offers a little more? Dolphin Seafari offers dolphin tours that include walking and snorkeling.
Top Attractions in PCB, Florida. Ask about private trips to suit your needs and family. Although the cost will be higher, it is well worth it. Please contact us for pricing information and specific requirements.
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!
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Shell Island is home of a large number bottlenose dolphins. Our Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours allows you to view these fascinating marine mammals in the wild.
We have been taking guests on dolphin tours for many decades. We carefully follow all safety regulations to ensure the well-being of our guests and the dolphins. Additionally, our comfortable, safe tour boats are fully equipped and insured by the US Coast Guard. Our Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours offer guests of all age a lot of enjoyment and safety. We are happy to accommodate guests with special accessibility needs.
Note that not all tour companies and rental jet skis have the same minimum age requirements as other companies. Therefore, this option may not be suitable for families with children.
You can see dolphins all year at Panama City Beach. Our dolphin tours allow you to experience wild dolphins in the natural habitat of their home. We will literally go the extra mile for you! We depart from a marina which is located close to where dolphins live. This gives you the best chance to spot them.
Shell Island Dolphin Tours is able to accommodate larger groups, so call ahead to confirm availability if you have more than six guests.
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.
We encourage it. Whether you’re traveling solo and want a peaceful moment at this uninhabited slice of paradise, cruising with your special someone and hoping to have a few romantic moments alone, or exploring with your family and wanting to search for souvenir seashells and sand dollars, our guides know all the best spots to visit.
These private tours cost $400 for up 6 people. That's less than $70 per head. For a 3 hour tour, that's an incredible deal! You can bring your infant or child along on this tour. It's a great way to create lasting memories with your baby.
Shell Island is the only beach that allows dogs to use. Please clean up after your dog and use the provided doggy bins.
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.
Low tide is the best time to be on the beach, especially if the tides are low in the morning. It is often just a matter of finding the right moment to be on the beach and looking for seashells. This is especially true after storms or strong winds. Even better can be low spring tides at full moon and new moon times.