Only six people can take the Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours. The tour allows guests to explore St. Andrew Bay with ease, get to know the captain, and even see the dolphins. As your captain takes the tour boat to the dolphins as close as possible, you can ask questions, take photos, and shoot video. However, he will be respectful of their needs and not cause any harm.
Shell Island Dolphin Tours can also accommodate larger groups. Please call ahead if you are more than six people to verify availability.
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"St. Andrews bay has over 2,900 species and is America's most diverse estuary. You can find nearly anything in the waters of St. Andrews Bay on any given day. It is also one the most fragile estuaries on the coast and needs to be protected. Mike Brim, Executive Director St. Andrews Bay Environmental Science Team.
Let's look at the top Shell Island dolphin tours available for tourists who want to view dolphins in their natural habitat.
This tour takes tourists to the best snorkeling spots and stops for swimming with dolphins. Our guides will take you to the best spots to snorkel and swim with dolphins.
Let's have a look at some top Shell Island dolphin tour options for visitors looking to experience dolphins in the wild.
Shell Island is a popular spot for visitors to Panama City Beach. This tiny island is undeveloped and offers visitors the chance to enjoy the natural beauty of Florida.
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St. Andrew Bay is home of one of the largest populations of bottlenose dolphins in the world. These are the famous gray dolphins most people know from TV, movies and marine parks. Although the dolphins of St. Andrew Bay live in wild environments, they are used to humans and boaters often find themselves amongst a group of feeding, swimming and playing dolphins.
"St. Andrews bay, home to over 2,900 species, is America's most diverse estuary. In the calm waters of St. Andrews Bay, almost any species can be found at any time. It is also one coastal estuary that needs our protection. Mike Brim is the Executive Director of St. Andrews Bay Environmental Science Team.
For groups looking for an intimate experience, or who wish to be more COVID-friendly, private tours are great. Private tours offer another benefit: you have the ability to decide how long you would like to stay in a particular area.
These tours are great for anyone who wants to see the island from both sides.
Pontoons make it easy to drive. St. Andrew's Bay's water quality is exceptional, so you don't need to worry about being a first-time captain.
Landscape and Wildlife Shell Island is dotted with palm trees and pine trees, as well as sea oats and dunes.
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What is the best time to see dolphins in Florida? The best time to see dolphins in Florida is from May through August. You are most likely to see them between 10 and noon and then again from 2 to 4 p.m. until it gets dark.