Your Captain Will Instruct You - Your private captain will give you tips on how to interact well with dolphins. Swim with Dolphins. - You'll be able to swim in the ocean before the dolphins arrive. Dolphins are more likely than not to swim away to us if we do this. See wildlife like birds, pelicans as well as underwater creatures such herons and birds-of-prey. Shells, sand dollars, and other treasures can be found in Shell Island. Snorkel the flats of grass and discover St. Andrews Bay.
Shell Island is a beautiful place that has attracted boaters, visitors, and many others for years. Actually, this county has been around since the 1800s. The island itself measures 7 miles long, and the water is full of life. As you go on your Dolphin Tour you'll see many seashells in the sugary white beaches. Panama City Beach is a unique place that you should visit when on your next family vacation.
A dolphin tour makes for a fantastic sightseeing experience. All tour boats leave Adventure at Sea in Lower Grand Lagoon. Then they cruise south across the pass between St. Andrew Bay & the Gulf of Mexico to reach Shell Island. Enjoy the views and look out for seabirds, sea turtles, and dolphins.
Your trip aboard the super-fast boats, specially designed to find and visit with dolphins, will take you along Panama City's native pod of wild bottlenosed dolphins. Blue Dolphin Tours can only carry 6 passengers on some boats and 7-15 people on other boats (children of any age are also welcome). We can quickly get you on the water wearing your snorkel gear without the disruptions and splashing that large groups often cause, which often scares dolphins away.
St. Andrew Bay is home to one of the world’s largest resident populations of bottlenose dolphins, the iconic gray dolphins that most people are familiar with from television, movies, and marine parks. The dolphins of St. Andrew Bay are wild animals but they are accustomed to the presence of people and it is common for boaters on the Bay to find themselves among a group of swimming, feeding, and playing dolphins.
This is a rare opportunity that will make for unforgettable Panama City Beach vacation memories. Our Shell Island Dolphin Tours are a great way to see dolphins in their natural habitat. It will be the highlight of your Panama City Beach experience.
A dolphin tour is a wonderful way to see the area. All tour boats depart Adventure at Sea, Lower Grand Lagoon. On the way to Shell Island, they cross the pass between St. Andrew Bay (the Gulf of Mexico) and cruise south. The view is breathtaking and you may spot seabirds or sea turtles. Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins.
It's one of the best places in Panama City Beach. Shallow pools can be found with fish and sea life. Plus the clear water in the Gulf is perfect to get out with the family. So bring your snorkeling gear or rent it from a local tour operator.
Shell Island is an undeveloped 7-mile long barrier island and beach that makes up the southern reach of St. Andrews State Park. Accessed via private boat or the official Shell Island Shuttle, the island is a local must-see location for visitors who want the pristine beach experience. Swimming and snorkeling are great.
Shell Island is a local must-see location for Panama City Beach visitors looking for the unspoiled white-sand beach experience. The island offers plenty of beach space and peaceful inshore waters where swimming and snorkeling are great.