All-inclusive Dolphin Swim: Children between 6 and 12 years old must be accompanied in the dolphin swim by a paying adult. SeaVenture and Shark swim: Children aged 10-13 years must be accompanied in this experience by a paying adult.
The driving distance between Panama City (FL) and Destin, FL is approximately 56 miles.
Panama City Beach: Gulf World Marine Park
Dolphins can be seen most often at dawn between 10 am and noon and 2 pm until dusk. It is worth investing in a pair binoculars or great telephoto lenses to help you spot dolphins.
All Panama City Beach residents can enjoy a dolphin tour. Waverunners can be rented for an adventurous ride. Our tour boats are great for families with young children or those who just want to relax and enjoy the ride while we search for wild dolphins. You can also take photos and video to make your trip memorable.
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Fin Whale. The fin whale is second in size to the whales on Earth, only behind the blue whale. It can grow up to 88 feet in length and can weigh as high as 76 tonnes, making it one of the largest marine species in the Gulf of Mexico.
Shell Island is home of a large number bottlenose dolphins. Our Panama City Beach Boat Tours allows you to view these fascinating marine mammals in the wild.
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The wildest dolphins will bite when they're angry, frustrated or afraid. They will bite if they see people swimming with them. Dolphins who have become career hustlers can be aggressive, pushy and threatening if the handouts they aren't getting are not forthcoming.
“Captains Jack & Paul are amazing. Grace is so sweet to work with. Our second trip was cancelled due to weather and she made sure we got another trip before…”
While you might have seen dolphins at sea in 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. Our captains are familiar with the best places to find dolphins and will make sure that guests have a blast. You will see dolphins playing, hunting for food, communicating and jumping on all tours.
The killer whales are not only found in colder areas, but they have also been seen in warmer water areas such Florida, Hawaii, Australia and the Galapagos Islands.
St. Andrew Bay dolphins are wild animals. It is not possible to predict the best times to see them. Dolphin behavior can be affected by weather conditions, water temperatures and tide cycles as well as availability of prey. There are good chances of seeing dolphins when the sun shines and the water clears. Feeding activities are usually seen on an outgoing tide. The best option is to go with a dolphin tour operator, such as Panama City Beach Boat Tours. They are usually on the water almost every day.
There are many warm-water vacation spots where you can swim with dolphins, such as Hawaii, Mexico and Florida. Costs: A basic shallow-water interaction[1] will cost you between $80-$145 depending on where you are staying and how the dolphins behave.
Dolphins are often regarded as friendly but they are wild animals that should be respected and treated with caution. Dolphin behavior can be affected by interactions with humans. They are easy targets for shark attack and vandalism because they lose their natural wariness.
Florida's wild dolphins can not be swam with. According to Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, it is against federal legislation to harass wild dolphins. Also, dolphins are more susceptible to being hurt in interactions with humans when they swim with people.
It is worth the wait once you arrive. It is truly breathtaking. It's like swimming in an ocean. We didn't really know what we were getting into so we planned to spend just a few hours on this island. Do not expect to spend the entire day here!