Florida law forbids dolphins from swimming or touching them. This is to ensure their well-being. The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission has officers on the water to enforce these rules. You may have the opportunity to see dolphins from your boat, which will give you a great view and excellent photo opportunities. You can have wild dolphin encounters with dolphins by taking one of our Shell Island Snorkel Tours. Dolphins often swim close to snorkelers.
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.
Although you may have seen dolphins in captivity in a marine park or aquarium, it is much more fascinating to see these magnificent animals in their natural habitat. Even though wild dolphin behavior cannot be predicted, and sightings on all trips are not guaranteed, tour captains have a lot of experience on the waters of St. Andrew Bay almost every day. Our captains know where dolphins can be found, and they do everything possible to ensure guests have a good time. Dolphins can be seen on most tours jumping, playing, looking for food and communicating with each other.
"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).
These tours leave every two hours so there is plenty of time for you to pick from. Sunset tours are also possible!
Shell Island Dolphin Tours has the ability to accommodate larger groups. If your group includes more than 6 people, please call ahead to inquire about availability.
Enjoy a boat trip with us and get a chance at seeing bottlenose dolphins - one the most charismatic of all animals. For reservations on any of our Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours call (850 754-2967).
A dolphin tour can also be a great sightseeing opportunity. All tour boats depart Adventure at Sea in Lower Grand Lagoon. They cruise south and cross the pass between St. Andrew Bay, the Gulf of Mexico and Shell Island. While you can take in the beautiful view, spot seabirds and possibly a turtle, keep your eyes open for dolphins.
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.
It is possible to spend a lot of time exploring Shell Island with an experienced guide, but some people prefer to take things slow. It is best to rent your boat! This way you can take your boat out on the open sea and park where ever you want.
Shell Island is an attractive destination for travelers visiting Panama City Beach. This small island is undeveloped which makes it an ideal spot for tourists to experience the beauty of Florida in its natural state.
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 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.
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!
How to interact with wild dolphins. Dolphins are able to eat many sea creatures, including fish, crustaceans and squid. However, other foods are not allowed. Don't touch dolphins. Learn the laws. ... Keep an eye out for signs of behavioral problems.
Panama City Beach is a paradise for snorkelers and scuba divers alike. The gulf has hundreds of dive spots. These include small coral reefs, large ships and other vessels that were built for divers' expeditions or fish habitats.
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.