Maximum group size is 6 people per boat. Maximum number of 12 guests. We can accommodate up to 6 people per boat, but we can also make arrangements with local partners if you have a larger group.
Explore some of the most remote beaches and snorkeling spots in Florida. Mexico Beach and Port St. Joe are the best places to start your adventure.
If conditions allow, guests are permitted to go in the water if dolphins are nearby. Safety is always our top priority. Your captain's instructions will help you safely snorkel around marine mammals.
You would like to book a private tour of the dolphins for your group? Customers can add time to their private dolphin tour, starting at 2 or 3 hour, to add extra activities such as snorkeling, island time, etc. Each boat can hold 6 people. Your captain will guide you in how to enter the water and view the dolphins as they live in their natural environment. Next, enjoy a guided snorkeling tour to view other sea creatures around Shell Island.
Dolphins are wild animals, however. Even though we are familiar with all of the locations they might be in, it is rare for dolphins to escape our reach. Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC will take you to the ocean and back. We will make every effort to make sure that you don’t miss this famous piece of Florida’s natural landscape. Get in touch with us to book your date today!
Want to book a private tour for your group? Our private charter options allow customers to add additional time to their private dolphin tour (starting at 2 or 3 hours) to add additional activities (ex: additional snorkeling location, more island time, etc.). Boats can accommodate 6 passengers per boat. Your designated captain will instruct you on how to get in the water and see the dolphins in their natural habitat. Next, experience a guided snorkel tour to observe other sea life around Shell Island!
If the conditions permit, guests can jump in the water with dolphins nearby if they are allowed. Safety is our top priority. Your captain will show you how to safely snorkel among marine mammals.
Additionally, we often see manatees. If conditions allow, you may enter the water near manatees, but we practice passive observation and never approach them.
We'll get you in the sea before the dolphins arrive. The dolphins will be more likely to swim towards us than away, this way. Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC can only carry 6 people (children included). With our snorkel gear on, we can quickly get you into the water without causing any splashing or disruptions. We also don't have to worry about the dolphins being scared away by large groups. There are 5 boats that can be used for larger groups. Maximum 6 people per boat. For up to 15 persons, we also offer a Large Family Dolphin.
A wide range of birds can be found out on the water. This includes raptors such ospreys and bald eagles, as well as shorebirds such great blue herons. And seabirds such stunning frigatebirds. You may also see deer at the island.
Dolphin Tours & Snorkel Tours on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico will always be memorable. We will take your to the island with you and make sure you get close enough to the dolphins to give you an unforgettable experience. We will stop at the island to explore shelling and snorkeling while on our tours.
Maximum group size for our boats is 6, with a maximum capacity of 12. We can accommodate larger parties, however, with the help of our local partners.
Find the best snorkeling spots and beaches in Florida. Mexico Beach or Port St. Joe can be your starting point for adventure.
Panama City Dolphin Tours and Shell Island Trips with Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC can be booked for a maximum 12 people (maximum 6 per boat). This allows for a more intimate and interactive experience, as well as a safer trip because you won't share the boat with anyone else.
Wear appropriate, comfortable clothing. You have selected the dolphin swim experience. We recommend wearing full-body suits for women and shorter swimsuits to men.
Panama City Beach, Florida is the perfect place for dolphin swimming. Panama City is not only home to wild dolphins but also has marine parks filled with dolphins who would love to see you.
The largest body of water in the Everglades, Florida Bay, is home to Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. The Florida Bay is a shallow, brackish body of water that houses around 450 dolphins. They are best seen from an airboat. Rent an airboat to see these amazing creatures in their Everglades habitat.