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.
Panama City Dolphin Tours LLC and Shell Island trips with Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC offer small private charters for up to 12 guests (maximum 6 per vessel). This gives you a more personal and intimate experience. You won't have to share your boat with anyone.
Visit our Pricing & Information page for complete details about pricing, policies and what to expect.
Shell Island, St Andrews Bay and the Gulf of Mexico are exciting and new experiences every time you visit. The whole family can enjoy snorkeling in the shallows and grass flats of the island. For a personalized wildlife adventure, we offer both small-group and private tours. This tour offers it all! Family fun is our specialty and we have been doing it for more than 30 years.
"Captain Jack placed us just at the right moment to view the dolphins swim under our feet. It made for a unique experience."
Our mission is to work with a purpose: By providing Panama City Beach dolphin tours as educational experiences, which allows a greater understanding and appreciation of wildlife. We are an eco-friendly tour and take steps to make sure we do not disturb or harm any wildlife. The dolphins will thank you for choosing an eco-tour outfitter who cares, we will too.
                                            
                                            Do you want to experience the dolphin adventure of your dreams? Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC provides the best in private charters and guided dolphin tours. With us, you can explore the waters around Shell Island and Panama City Beach with our guide. We look forward to seeing you!
“Captain Jack positioned us precisely at the moment to see the dolphins swam right underneath out feet, it was a very unique experience.“
Our mission is simple: To provide Panama City Beach dolphin tour as an educational experience, which will allow a greater appreciation and understanding of wildlife. We are eco-friendly and will not harm or disturb any wildlife. Your choice to be an eco-tour guide will make dolphins happy. We will, too.
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.
                                            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.
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.
Looking to have the dolphin adventure of a lifetime? Panama City Beach Snorkeling & Dolphin Tours LLC offers the best in guided dolphin tours, private charters, and more! Explore the waters of Panama City Beach and Shell Island with us as your guide. We’re looking forward to meeting you!
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 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.
This means that dolphins don’t have a fixed schedule. However, they are more active during daylight as it is essential for hunting and other social activities.
Tail slapping - Dolphins simply slap their heads against the water to stun them with the shockwave. Kerplunking, which is cool and named after its sounds, is another cool behaviour.