These tours include in-water interactions. The knowledgeable guides will take the group to a dolphin hotspot where they can allow you to swim with the dolphins.
We often start our Dolphin and Snorkeling tour by looking out for wildlife. We are usually able to find our Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins. Our Tour guides and Captains are both locals and have extensive knowledge about dolphin behavior and the Panama City Beach area.
Florida law requires that jet ski rentals be driven by a licensed driver. Drivers born after 1989 will have to pass a simple test in order to get a temporary boating safety permit.
Shell Island is surrounded by the As mentioned, there are many things to do on Shell Island. Split charters are a great way to make the most out of your time and snorkel with dolphins.
A three-hour Shell Island Dolphin and Snorkeling Tour makes Panama City Beach the best place to be!
Your trip on super-fast boats is designed to help you find and visit the dolphins. Shell Island Dolphin Tours can only carry 6 passengers on some boats and 7-15 people on other boats (children of any age included). Shell Island Dolphin Tours can quickly get you on the water wearing your snorkel gear without the disruptions and splashing that large groups often cause. Your captain will show you the best way to interact with dolphins. Swim with Dolphins. We'll take you into the water before the dolphins arrive. So the dolphins will come to you rather than swim away. Find wildlife like birds of prey, pelicans underwater creatures and herons. Shells and Sand Dollars are found on Shell Island. Enjoy snorkeling in the flats of seagrass and exploring St. Andrews Bay, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico.
Let's take you through some of the best Shell Island dolphin tours that visitors can enjoy if they want to see dolphins in their natural habitat.
This three-hour Shell Island Dolphin and Snorkeling Tour will be your ultimate Panama City Beach experience!
Book a private boat tour and you will have the boat to yourself for between 2-6 guests. Or, book a tour that is open to all. We can accommodate up to 6 guests on public tours if we have multiple passengers. All of our tours allow for 6 guests. Multiple boats can be used to accommodate larger groups.
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.
This rate includes safety equipment, fuel, a swimming ladder, and more. All you’ve got to do is bring your cooler, some sunblock, and your loved ones!
"St. Andrews bay has over 2,900 species and is America's most diverse estuary. You can find nearly anything in the waters of St. Andrews Bay on any given day. It is also one the most fragile estuaries on the coast and needs to be protected. Mike Brim, Executive Director St. Andrews Bay Environmental Science Team.
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While you might have seen captive dolphins at a marine reserve, it is still far more fun to observe these majestic animals in their natural environment. Our captains are experienced in the waterways of St. Andrew Bay and can predict wild dolphin behavior, but they cannot guarantee sightings. They are familiar with the best places to find dolphins and will make sure that guests have a blast. Dolphins are often seen playing, jumping, searching for food and communicating with one other on all tours.
Shell island beach was visited twice. The first time we paid PS7.50 to park on the "island", the second time we drove a bit further along the coast to Llanddwywe and found a public parking lot. It is a beautiful, clean beach.
Shell Island: All alcoholic beverages are allowed year-round except for March.
It's not unusual for alligators to be found near lakes and creeks in their native Texas and Florida ranges. These reptiles have been seen along the coast in recent months. Surfside Beach, Texas near Galveston was the latest incident.