Cruises depart daily depending on the number of participants. In the Fall/Winter, Sundays/Mondays are generally closed due to low interest. However, the booking schedule will show all closed days. As the seasons change, departure times may vary so check the calendar frequently for any updates.
We do need to note that dolphins are wild animals. Although we know all the places they’re likely to be, very rarely the dolphins evade us. When you book your tour with Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC, whether you want to be close to the water or relax on the deck of our pontoon boats. We’ll do everything possible to make sure you don’t miss this iconic piece of Florida’s natural landscape. Contact us today to book your date!
Our Carolina Skiffs 21-foot- and 23-foot Carolina Skiffs are stable and comfortable. The center console design allows for easy movement and maximizes open space.
Over many years of observing the dolphins’ natural behaviors, our guides are experts at locating bottlenose dolphins and safely instructing our guests on how to enter the water and observe them in their natural habitat. Plus, your captain will snorkel alongside you to show you starfish, pufferfish, welch conchs, sand dollars, and various other types of sea creatures.
We will put you in water before the dolphins come. The dolphins will likely swim right past us and come to us instead of swimming away. Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC has six passengers, including children. We can have you on the water in no time with your snorkel gear and without the chaos that large groups can cause. Five identical boats are available for larger groups. There is also a Large Family Dolphin that can hold up to 15 people.
Shell Island, St Andrews Bay & The Gulf of Mexico are fun and exciting places to explore. Snorkeling in the grass flats and shallows on the island is a great activity for the whole family. You can choose from either a small group or a personal tour for a custom wildlife adventure. This tour has everything! We are family fun experts and have been doing so for more than 30 year.
For a relaxing 25-minute cruise to Shell Island, our snorkel area, we will leave Historic Grand Lagoon. Keep an eye out for dolphins, sea creatures and other marine life as you travel. We will either anchor along the Gulf of Mexico, Shell Island, or both. Here you can snorkel for shells, learn more about the local marine life, and just relax while taking in the sun. To hunt for shells, you can also swim through the shallow waters to Shell Island. After spending some time on Shell Island, the trip will conclude with a ride to the Gulf of Mexico where we can search for dolphins as well as sight-see.
"We had such a great time today snorkeling with dolphins and playing on Shell Island. I highly recommend Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC. This was the highlight our vacation. - Christy
Our local captains are experienced and knowledgeable about the marine life in the area. They are always available to help you plan your trip and enjoy showing you the natural beauty this place has to offer.
You are looking for an unforgettable, memorable experience for your Florida vacation. Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC can provide more information on our Shell Island snorkeling or dolphin tours. We hope to see you soon!
You can find complete information about pricing policies, what to expect, and what to bring on our Pricing & Information pages.
Shell Island, St Andrews Bay, and the Gulf of Mexico offer exciting and unique explorations. Snorkeling on the island's grass flats or shallows is fun for all ages. We offer private and small group tours to provide a unique wildlife adventure. This tour includes everything! We have been doing this for over thirty years and are experts at family fun.
Would you like to reserve a private tour? You have the option to add on additional time to your private dolphin tour. These tours start at 2 or 3. Boats can carry 6 people. Your captain will help you get in the water to see the dolphins. You can then take a guided snorkeling trip around Shell Island to observe the marine life.
Panama City Beach Snorkeling or Dolphin Tours is a fun way to let your group get out on the waves. These items are available to purchase both onsite and online, so you can maximize your enjoyment.
Panama City Beach - Gulf World Marine Park
Laguna Beach, Common Dolphin's Playground. Common dolphins are so much of a fun thing, they should also be called extraordinary. They are the most abundant of flipper friends found off Laguna Beach. More than 400,000 dolphins can be found off the Southern California coast.
Provisioned dolphins can be bribed with fish in order to interact with people. They are not socially connected like the single dolphin. Instead, they will only be interested in receiving free food. They are friendly and curious, according to many visitors. Aggression is still a problem.