These guided tours offer a unique opportunity to visit Shell Island from both land and water.
You can swim with Panama City's wild bottle-nose dolphins on your trip in super-fast boats that are specially built for visiting and finding them. Shell Island Dolphin Tours is smaller than larger boats, which can carry between 150 and 150 people. We only take 6 people on certain boats and 7-15 on others boats, with children of all ages. You can be in the water quickly with your snorkel gear on without any disruptions or splashing that large groups cause, which often scares the dolphins away. Your Captain will teach you how to interact with dolphins. For example, it is better to swim parallel to them than to reach out and touch them. Swim with Dolphins – We will put you in the water prior to the dolphins arrive. This will make it more likely that the dolphins swim to us rather than to us. You can see wildlife such as birds of prey and pelicans, along with underwater creatures, herons, and even underwater creatures. Shells and sand dollars can be found in the Shell Island area. Explore St. Andrews Bay or the Gulf of Mexico by snorkeling grass flats.
You can bring almost anything, although we have most of the essentials. To be safe, I recommend that you bring a towel, sunglasses with polarization, and a sweater or jacket. Because of the breeze and open boat, it's always cooler out on the water than on land. Bring snacks and drinks.
This tour takes guests to the best places for snorkeling and swimming alongside dolphins. You will learn everything about the underwater world around this island from your guides as you cruise by.
You are looking for something a little more sporty? Jet skis are a great way to see dolphins in their natural habitat.
The tours depart every two hours, so you have plenty of time to choose from. Sunset tours are also available!
What Can You Do At Shell Island
St. Andrew Bay dolphins are wild animals. It is not possible to predict when the best time to view them. Dolphin behavior can be affected by weather conditions, tide cycles, water temperatures, tides, and availability. Dolphins can be seen whenever the sun shines and the water clear. Feeding activities are usually seen on an outgoing tide. The best option is to go with a dolphin tour operator, such as Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours. They are usually on the water almost every day.
Enjoy a trip on super-fast boats designed to allow you to swim with wild bottle-nosed dolphins. Shell Island Dolphin Tours has a smaller number of passengers than the larger boats that can hold up to 150 people. With your snorkel gear on, we can get you in the water quickly without causing any splashing or disruptions. This is often what scares the dolphins away. Your knowledgeable captain will guide you in how to interact best with the dolphins. This includes swimming parallel to the dolphins and not swimming towards them or reaching for them. Swim with Dolphins--We'll get you in the water before they arrive. The dolphins will be more likely to swim towards us than away, this way. Explore wildlife, including birds of Prey, pelicans and underwater creatures. Shells and sanddollars can be found at Shell Island. You can snorkel the flats of sand grass and visit St. Andrews Bay as well as the Gulf of Mexico.
A large number of bottlenose dolphins live in the waters surrounding Shell Island. One of our Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours will take you to see these incredible marine mammals in their natural habitat.
Rent a pontoon boat for a new adventure. Maximum occupancy: 10 passengers or 1600 lbs. Safety equipment is provided.
Join us for a boat ride and the chance to see bottlenose dolphins, one of nature's most charismatic creatures. To reserve your spot on our Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours, call (850) 754 2967 today!
Panama City Beach offers dolphin tours on shell islands. We offer boat rentals as well as jet ski rentals. Jet ski rides last 2 hours to meet wild dolphins. Enjoy watching dolphins swim in their natural environment. To visit beautiful shell Islands, rent a pontoonboat. Half-day or full day accommodations. Go on a boat trip to explore the shell island. You will also have time to snorkel or look for shells. Take a seat and enjoy the sunset cruise. You can also rent 1 hour jet skis - on request. It is highly recommended that you make reservations to ensure the best possible accommodations for everyone.
You can either book a private tour for two to six people or a public one. For up to 6 people, we can combine multiple groups on the same boat during public tours. All tours accommodate 6 guests. For larger groups we can accommodate multiple boats.
Shell Island is best explored with an expert. But some visitors prefer to do it slowly. It's best to rent a boat. By renting a boat, you can get out on open water and park wherever it is convenient for you.
This is what Panama City beachgoers encountered on their local stretch. One sun-seeking American alligator took a leisurely walk along the shoreline. The alligator also enjoyed frolicking in the surf at St. Andrews State Park.
Although the beach is lovely, all the red tide dead bodies are still there. The beach is not as clean as the properties of hotels. The air is strong and ominous.
Dolphins are most active between 10 and noon and 2 and 4 pm. To spot dolphins quickly, a pair of binoculars or telephoto lenses can prove to be very useful.