Snorkeling and Dolphin Tours Panama City Beach By Boat

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.

You can find complete information about pricing policies, what to expect, and what to bring on our Pricing & Information pages.

Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours have been offering memorable, safe and fun experiences every day in Panama City Beach since almost a decade. We offer a private tour on our center console boats if you prefer a more intimate experience.

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 & Snorkel Tours to the beautiful Gulf of Mexico are always unforgettable. For a memorable experience, we'll take you to the Island and bring you up close to the dolphins. The island is a great place to snorkel and explore shelling.

"This was a highlight in our Florida trip. We felt safe, had fun, and learned a lot. Captain Jack was friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating."

Private tours are available to reserve the entire boat only for you. This is your personalized tour. You can personalize your tour. Six guests max per private charter

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.

Your captain will show you the best and safest ways to interact with dolphins. The area is known for its excellent snorkeling. You can enjoy watching the birds of prey, as well as the underwater worlds of SeaTurtles and Stingray, Seahorses Starfish & Sand Dollars.

Private tours are available to reserve the entire boat only for you. This is your personalized tour. You can personalize your tour. Six guests max per private charter

Daily cruises depart based on participants. Low demand means that Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays are often closed in the Fall and Winter. However, all days will be listed on the booking calendar. Check the calendar to see any changes in departure times.

Captain Jack was an amazing man. He was extremely educated. He helped us choose the most important thing and we chose dolphin sightings for the bulk of our time.

A variety of starfishes, sanddollars bay scallops, whelks conchs upto 21 inches long, seahorses urchins and hermit crabs among other crab species are common species that we see. These animals are easy to bring to the surface. They can also be photographed. We use large containers to allow snorkelers and non-snorkelers to see the animals up close before they are released back into the bay. You can also take any shells you find that have not been inhabited by living creatures home.

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.
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.

Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC has highly-trained and experienced captains who are skilled in spotting, observing and interpreting dolphin behavior and movements. We keep the boat safe and show you how to get into the water to have a closer look at the dolphins.

We offer dolphin tours in Panama City Beach to both tourists and locals. One of our top priorities is to ensure the dolphins don’t become disturbed in their daily lives. We know the best places for dolphin schools to congregate so we'll take the whole group around the Gulf of Mexico.

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

Our Dolphin & Island Tours are normally scheduled for 3 hours. Departure times vary seasonally. We are currently leaving the dock at 9:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Dolphin Tours: 8am-10am, 1pm-3pm, 3:30pm-5.30pm and 6pm-8pm (Sunset Tour).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Shell Island is a great spot to visit for Panama City Beach locals looking for unspoiled white sandy beaches. You will find plenty of space for your snorkeling or swimming, as well calm waters in the nearby area.

Swim with Dolphins Panama City Beach, as well as the Dolphin Encounter, will bring you close to these highly intelligent creatures. They are friendly and playful, so they're easy to hug.

Morning Swim with Dolphins in the Morning. It is possible to go out in the evening before the sun sets. Dolphins can be seen at any hour of the day. However, they are more easily spotted when there is less traffic.