You should be aware that most tour and jet ski rental companies require minimum age for their riders. This means this option may not suit families with young children.
This tour takes guests to the best places for snorkeling and swimming alongside dolphins. You will learn everything about the underwater world around this island from your guides as you cruise by.
Shell Island Dolphin Tour HelicopterNew Pontoon Boat Rentals - Maximum 10 Passenger or Max Weight Limit (1600 lbs) Safety equipment provided. No experience is necessary...
Although we have everything you could need onboard, you can still bring any item you wish. A towel, polarized glasses, sweater, or jacket are all good items to bring. It's cooler on the water than it is on the land due to the breeze and the open boat. You can also bring snacks and drinks.
Shell Island Dolphin Tours is able to accommodate larger groups, so call ahead to confirm availability if you have more than six guests.
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 sea birds, sea turtles, and dolphins.
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.
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.
We offer you the chance to board the boat to explore Shell Island. Shell Island can be explored, collected seashells, and you can snorkel around it. Shell Island, a nature preserve, is only accessible by boat. It measures about 7 miles. Shell Island boasts a rich ecosystem with some of Florida's most stunning, unspoiled beaches. Shell Island is the perfect place for nature lovers!
We cruise through the waters around Shell Island. Grand Lagoon. St. Andrews State Park. St. Andrews Bay. Panama City Beach. While we search for sealife and wildlife, Each day we see different types of wildlife while on boat tours. Each day's dolphin tours or snorkeling tours will be different depending on the weather and other wildlife. We adapt our routes daily to offer the best dolphin tour or snorkeling tour. Also, we make sure to have the most comfortable boat ride possible due to the changing water, weather and wildlife conditions. Shell Island has a wide variety of marine life. The snorkeling spots and stops we make change every day. This is great, because each time you travel with us, you see something completely different. It is a good idea to let your captain be aware of any special requests or things that you would like during your boat trip.
If the conditions allow, you may be able to swim with and snorkel alongside dolphins. We may be able to swim in the same area as the dolphins. However, you won't be able touch them. These dolphins are wild and can have their own thoughts. Sometimes they can swim within 3 feet of your body, other times they may swim away from you. We don't feed dolphins or harass them. Swimming with dolphins is not guaranteed. We don't believe it ethical to promise'swimming' with dolphins. We are happy to be able to interact with wild dolphins. All of our boat tours follow the Marine Mammal Protection Act guidelines. We will not allow dolphins to swim in areas that are unsafe for us to swim. The captain can decide.
Relax and enjoy as your USCG Captain/tour guide takes to the water to show you some amazing sunsets. Enjoy your favorite drink and snacks as you enjoy the evening.
Tours depart every 2 hours, giving you plenty of options for time slots. Sunset tours can also be arranged!
Florida law bans dolphin swimming, touching and feeding. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission officers monitor the waters to ensure that these rules and regulations are being followed. You might be able to spot dolphins close enough to the boat that you have a wonderful view and great opportunity for photos. Shell Island Snorkel Tours may be the best option for you if wild dolphins are in the water. They often swim near snorkelers.
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.
Hawaii. Hawaii's islands are a great place to dolphin watch as they are home to many species. The spinner dolphin is a popular species to watch for. It's known for its ability to perform acrobatic acts that include spinning on its longitudinal axis.
For Panama City Beach residents looking for unspoiled white-sand beaches, Shell Island is a must-see spot. It offers lots of beach space, as well as calm inshore waters that are ideal for snorkeling and swimming.