Snorkeling and Dolphin Tours Panama City Beach Area

Over years of observation, our guides have become experts in finding bottlenose dolphins. They also safely guide our guests on how they can enter the water to observe the dolphins in their natural habitat. Your captain will accompany you on a snorkel trip to show you starfish and pufferfish as well as welch conschs and other sea creatures.

On your trip with super-fast boats, you will be able to swim with Panama City’s resident pod wild bottlenose dolphins. We are situated in Panama City Beach, near Seaside Beach Rosemary Beach Santa Rosa Beach, Santa Rosa Beach, Destin, Mexico Beach and Cape San Blas.

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.

Exploring Shell Island, St Andrews Bay & the Gulf of Mexico is exciting and different every time you come. Snorkeling the grass flats and shallows of the island is for the whole family. We offer small group and personal tours for a customized wildlife adventure. This tour has it all! We are EXPERTS at family fun and have been doing this for over 30 years. —

Our Pricing & Information section provides complete information regarding pricing, policies as well as what to expect.

For a maximum of 12, we can accommodate 6 boats. We can accommodate a maximum of 6 persons per boat. For a maximum of 12, we can arrange with local partners.

If conditions permit guests are welcome to swim with dolphins in the waters if this is possible. Safety is our primary concern. Your captain can show you how safe to snorkel around marine mammals.

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.

These friendly local captains have decades experience on the waters of this area and are knowledgeable about dolphins, manatees, as well as other marine life. They love to show you the natural beauty and will be happy to tailor your trip.

If conditions permit guests are welcome to swim with dolphins in the waters if this is possible. Safety is our primary concern. Your captain can show you how safe to snorkel around marine mammals.
We often see manatees. If you have the opportunity, you can go into the water with manatees. We practice passive observation, and we never approach them.

We often see manatees. If you have the opportunity, you can go into the water with manatees. We practice passive observation, and we never approach them.

Your captain will direct you to the best ways to interact and communicate with the dolphins. It is possible to snorkel in this area. Enjoy watching the birds and starfish as well as the sea life of SeaTurtles.

Panama City Beach tourists will enjoy a dolphin cruise. Waverunners are available for those who want to experience something more thrilling. If your children are young or you just want to relax, the tour boats will ensure that everyone is comfortable as we search for wild dolphins. You can also capture video and take pictures to make sure your trip is unforgettable.

We take both locals and visitors on dolphin tours in Panama City Beach. Our number one priority is to ensure that dolphins don't get disturbed in their daily lives. We know where dolphin schools congregate and will take you around the beautiful Gulf of Mexico to see them in their natural habitat.

Your captain will instruct you on the safest & best means of interacting with the dolphins. Snorkeling in our area can be world class. Enjoy watching birds of prey as well as the underwater world of SeaTurtles, Stingray, Seahorses, Starfish & Sand dollars.

Book a private tour to reserve the entire boat exclusively for your party. This is your own personal tour. Customize the tour to your liking. Six guests maximum per private charter.

"This was the highlight of our Florida trip. We felt comfortable, were able to have fun, and we learned a lot. Captain Jack was friendly.

Looking for a unique, fun-filled experience for your Florida vacation? Contact Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC for more information about our Shell Island snorkeling and dolphin tours. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Panama City Dolphin Tours LLC offers Shell Island and Panama City Beach Snorkeling trips for up to 12 guests. There are no more than 6 people per boat. This makes it more personal and interactive, but also safer as you will not be sharing the boat or with others.

Snorkeling and Dolphin Tours Panama City Beach Area
Dolphin Tours & Snorkel Tours along the beautiful Gulf of Mexico make for unforgettable experiences. Our tours take you to an island where you will be able to see the dolphins up close. This is a unique and memorable experience. Our tours will take us to the island for snorkeling, shelling exploration, and other activities.

Both locals and tourists can join us on dolphin tours to Panama City Beach. It is our top priority that the dolphins do not get disturbed during their daily activities. We are well-versed in the areas where dolphin schools gather, so we will take you to the Gulf of Mexico to show you these amazing dolphins.

We'll bring you as close and as safe as possible to dolphins. It is up to the dolphins to decide how near they want to go and how much interaction. We practice what we call passive observation. This means, in simple terms, that we allow dolphins to come and visit us. Our guests are often treated to amazing encounters with our dolphins in St. Andrews Bay.

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Frequently Asked Questions

It was a story that dolphins protected sailors in ancient Greece, which even appeared on an episode of Flipper. This idea is so fascinating that many people find it amazing. It's not true, unfortunately.

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.

Dorsal Tow Dorsal Tows let you hang on to the dorsal tails of one, two or three dolphins (depending upon where they are) while they race through a body of water. It's an unforgettable ride!