Our Dolphin & Island Tours typically last for three hours. Seasonal departure times will vary. At the moment, we leave the dock around 9:00 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
Dolphins are an aquatic mammal that can be found all over the globe. The bottlenose dolphin is Florida's most popular dolphin. Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC is famous for its iconic grey dolphin. Americans have been seeing dolphins performing tricks for fish for many years at different marine attractions across the country. In recent years, however, there have been more protections for wild dolphins.
Snorkeling and Dolphin Tours Panama City Beach Evacuation ZonesStarfish, bay scallops (with sand dollars), whelks, starfish up to 21 inches in length, conchs with a maximum length of 21 inches, seahorses, urchins, hermit crabs, and other crab species are some of the species we often see. These animals can easily be brought to the surface, photographed, and handled with care. So that anyone can view them, even those who are not snorkers, we bring large containers. Any shells found with no living creatures can be taken home.
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!
In addition to observing dolphins, our dolphin and island tours visit beautiful Shell Island. Here we can explore the beach, hunt for shells, wade, swim, and, if conditions allow, snorkel in the crystal clear protected waters and observe a wide variety of marine life.
We often see a variety starfish, sanddollars, bay scallops and whelks. Also, conchs up 21 inches long, seahorses and urchins as well as hermit crabs and other species of crabs are all common. These animals can be brought to surface and photographed. Large containers are brought so that everyone can see them close up before they're released into the bay. You can take home any shells that are not made of living creatures.
We’ll put you in the water before the dolphins arrive. That way, the dolphins are more likely to come to us rather than swim away. Unlike the larger tour boats that carry up to 150 people, Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC carries only 6 passengers (children included). We can have you in the water with your snorkel gear on quickly and without all the splashing and disruptions that large groups create, often frightening the dolphins away. We have 5 identical boats for larger groups, up to 30 persons limited to 6 per boat. We also have a new Large Family Dolphin for up to 15 passengers.
Captain Jack was a marvellous man. He was extremely knowledgeable. We were able to decide what was most important, and dolphin sightings were the preferred option for the majority.
“We had so much fun today swimming with the dolphins, snorkeling, and playing on Shell Island! I would highly recommend Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC . This was the highlight of 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.
Are you looking for something unique and fun for your Florida vacation? Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC has more information on the Shell Island snorkeling, and dolphin tours. We look forward seeing you soon!
The friendly captains from the local area have decades of combined experience and knowledge about the marine life of the area, including manatees and dolphins. They are happy to customize your trip, and they love to show off the natural beauty of this special place.
Our Dolphin & Island Tours usually last 3 hours. The departure times can vary depending on the season. We leave the dock at 9:30 a.m. and 12:20 p.m.
Dolphin Tours: From 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, they run every 2 hours from 12:30 PM to 12:30 PM. 3:00PM-5:30PM. 6PM-8PM (Sunset Tour).
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.
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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!