The tour takes you to the best spots for snorkeling and swimming with dolphins around the island. Our guides will guide you on a cruise to these locations and tell you everything you need about the marine life around shell island.
Book a private boat tour and you will have the boat to yourself for between 2-6 guests. Or, book a tour that is open to all. We can accommodate up to 6 guests on public tours if we have multiple passengers. All of our tours allow for 6 guests. Multiple boats can be used to accommodate larger groups.
There is nothing better than a one-on-one encounter with one of nature's most intelligent creatures. Dolphin Seafari offers private tours to individuals or groups who wish to see the dolphins of Shell Island from their own eyes.
St. Andrew Bay dolphins live in wild environments. This makes it difficult to know when is the best time for them to be seen. The weather conditions, tide cycles, tides and availability, among other factors, can affect dolphin behavior. There are good chances of seeing dolphins when the sun is out, and the waters are calm and clear. Feeding activities will usually be observed on an outgoing wave. Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours is the best dolphin tour operator. It is usually available on the water most days of the year.
Unwind and relax while your USCG captain/tour guide takes the group to see some stunning sunsets and views only available on the water. Enjoy your favorite beverage and snacks while you relax.
Private tours are perfect for groups that want to have a more intimate experience and/or to reduce exposure to other groups to make their trips more COVID-friendly. You can also choose how long to stay in an area on private tours.
St. Andrew Bay has one of the most significant resident populations of bottlenose Dolphins. These iconic gray dolphins are well-known to many people through television, movies, and marine park visits. Although wild dolphins are found in St. Andrew Bay, they are used and comfortable with humans. Boaters can often be seen among the feeding, playing, and swimming dolphins.
What could be better than having one-on-1 interaction with one among the most intelligent creatures on the sea? Dolphin Seafari offers private tours, for groups and individuals who want to spend time with the dolphins on Shell Island.
Panama City Beach offers dolphin tours to Shell Island. You can rent a boat or rent a jet ski from PCB, FL. Enjoy a 2 hour jet ski ride with wild dolphins. You can see dolphins in their natural habitat. Rent a pontoon boat to visit beautiful shell islands. Half-day and full day accommodation. You can also explore the shell island by boat cruise. This trip allows you to snorkel and search for shells. Enjoy the sunset cruise, the last of the day. On request, you can also rent a jet ski for 1 hour. To ensure everyone is accommodated, reservations are highly recommended.
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A dolphin tour can also be a great sightseeing opportunity. All tour boats depart Adventure at Sea in Lower Grand Lagoon. They cruise south and cross the pass between St. Andrew Bay, the Gulf of Mexico and Shell Island. While you can take in the beautiful view, spot seabirds and possibly a turtle, keep your eyes open for dolphins.
Are you looking for a private Dolphin Tour with more? Dolphin Seafari also offers snorkeling and walking tours.
Shell Island is a favorite destination for those who visit the Panama City Beach area. The undeveloped island makes it an ideal place for visitors to explore the beauty and natural wonders of Florida.
It is possible to have seen dolphins captive in a marine sanctuary, but it is more exciting to watch them in their natural habitat. Although wild dolphin behavior is unpredictable and not possible to predict, the tour captains have many years of experience operating on the waters around St. Andrew Bay almost every single day. They know where dolphins are most common and do everything they can to ensure that guests have an amazing time. Dolphins can often be seen jumping, playing and searching for food on many tours.
Shell island beach was visited twice. The first time we paid PS7.50 to park on the "island", the second time we drove a bit further along the coast to Llanddwywe and found a public parking lot. It is a beautiful, clean beach.
About twenty minutes. The ride to the island takes about twenty minutes. There are great opportunities to spot manatees, turtles, and dolphins along the way. On the ferry boat, we often see seabirds on our journey to Shell Key.
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