Jet ski tours also have another cool feature: dolphins are curious about jet ski wakes, which is a great bonus.
The majority of what you will need is available on board. However, you can always bring your own items. You should always bring a towel, polarized sunglasses, and a jacket or sweater just in case. The water is cooler than the land, thanks to the breeze from the open boat. You can bring your own snacks and beverages.
It is possible to have seen dolphins captive in a marine sanctuary, but it is more exciting to watch them in their natural habitat. Although wild dolphin behavior is unpredictable and not possible to predict, the tour captains have many years of experience operating on the waters around St. Andrew Bay almost every single day. They know where dolphins are most common and do everything they can to ensure that guests have an amazing time. Dolphins can often be seen jumping, playing and searching for food on many tours.
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.
Are you looking for a private Dolphin Tour with more? Dolphin Seafari also offers snorkeling and walking tours.
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.
St. Andrew Bay houses one of most populous populations of bottlenoses. They are the iconic gray dolphins many people associate with television, movies, or marine parks. Although the dolphins in St. Andrew Bay are wild, they are comfortable around humans. It is not uncommon for boaters to see dolphins swimming, feeding and playing on the Bay.
While looking for wildlife and other sea life, we cruise the waters around Shell Island, Grand Lagoon and St. Andrews State Park. Our boat tours allow us to view different types of wildlife each day. Every day, our dolphin tours and snorkeling trips are different depending on the wildlife and conditions in the area. Our routes change daily to ensure you have the best snorkeling and dolphin tour possible. We also offer the most enjoyable boat ride with changing weather conditions, wildlife, and water. Every day, the marine life, snorkeling spots and stops that we make at Shell Island are changing. This is great as you will see new things every time you visit us. If you have any requests for specific items or activities you'd like to see on your boat tour, we encourage you to let the captain know.
Florida law prohibits dolphins being swam with and touched by humans. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission officers will be on the water to make sure that the rules are observed. There are chances that dolphins will approach your boat from close range, offering you great views and great photos. Shell Island Snorkel Tours offer the chance to encounter wild dolphins in water. Sometimes, the dolphins swim close to snorkelers.
We cruise around the waters of Shell Island, Grand Lagoon St. Andrews State Park St. Andrews Bay St. Andrews Bay Panama City Beach and look for any kind of wildlife or sea life. On our boat tours, we get to see many different kinds of wildlife. The conditions and the wildlife in the area affect the dolphin tours and snorkeling tours. Everyday is different. Our boat routes are constantly changing to offer you the best snorkeling or dolphin tour. Shell Island is home to a variety of marine life and snorkeling spots. We make stops at different places every day. This is a great thing because every trip you take with us you see something different. You are encouraged to tell your captain if there are any specific requests that you would like to see and do on your boat tour.
What should we bring? You will find almost everything you need onboard, but you are free to bring whatever you want. If it's below 80 degrees, we recommend that you bring a towel, polarized glasses, and a jacket or sweater. Open air boats are always cooler because of the breeze. Any snacks and drinks are welcome! You are permitted to bring alcohol!
Private tours are perfect for groups that want to have a more intimate experience and/or to reduce exposure to other groups to make their trips more COVID-friendly. You can also choose how long to stay in an area on private tours.
You have the option to explore Shell Island by getting off the boat. Shell Island is a place where you can explore, find seashells and snorkel. Shell Island is a nature preserve and can only be reached by boat. It measures approximately 7 miles in length. Shell Island is home to a diverse ecosystem that includes some of the most beautiful and unspoiled beaches in Florida. Shell Island is paradise for nature lovers!
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.
Dolphin Swim Adventure rates are $170 Adult and $140 Children per person, plus tax.
For residents of Bay County, it is the crown jewel. It also attracts many visitors to the area and helps our economy. The St. Andrews State Park is responsible for the western half of Shell Island. It is part of the Florida Parks System.
Florida is a great spot to find seaglass. The Keys, Navarre Beach and Siesta Key are some of the most popular spots for sea glass in Florida. Good sea glass is found anywhere you would find shipping lanes and coastal activity.