St. Andrew Bay's dolphins can be seen at any time of the day. They are wild animals and it is hard to predict when they will be best. Dolphin behavior is affected by many factors, including the weather, tides cycles, availability of prey, water temperatures and temperature. Dolphins are most likely to be seen in calm, clear waters when the sun is out. Feeding activities usually take place on an outgoing tide. Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours is a great option. They are on the water almost every day of year.
Florida law prohibits dolphins being swam with and touched by humans. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission officers will be on the water to make sure that the rules are observed. There are chances that dolphins will approach your boat from close range, offering you great views and great photos. Shell Island Snorkel Tours offer the chance to encounter wild dolphins in water. Sometimes, the dolphins swim close to snorkelers.
Although we have everything you could need onboard, you can still bring any item you wish. A towel, polarized glasses, sweater, or jacket are all good items to bring. It's cooler on the water than it is on the land due to the breeze and the open boat. You can also bring snacks and drinks.
You are looking for a private dolphin trip that offers a little more? Dolphin Seafari offers dolphin tours that include walking and snorkeling.
These tours leave every two hours so there is plenty of time for you to pick from. Sunset tours are also possible!
Shell Island is an attractive destination for travelers visiting Panama City Beach. This small island is undeveloped which makes it an ideal spot for tourists to experience the beauty of Florida in its natural state.
Shell Island is home of a large number bottlenose dolphins. Our Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours allows you to view these fascinating marine mammals in the wild.
While looking for wildlife and other sea life, we cruise the waters around Shell Island, Grand Lagoon and St. Andrews State Park. Our boat tours allow us to view different types of wildlife each day. Every day, our dolphin tours and snorkeling trips are different depending on the wildlife and conditions in the area. Our routes change daily to ensure you have the best snorkeling and dolphin tour possible. We also offer the most enjoyable boat ride with changing weather conditions, wildlife, and water. Every day, the marine life, snorkeling spots and stops that we make at Shell Island are changing. This is great as you will see new things every time you visit us. If you have any requests for specific items or activities you'd like to see on your boat tour, we encourage you to let the captain know.
If the conditions are safe, you might get the chance to swim or snorkel with dolphins. This means we might be able get in the water right next to the dolphins. You will not be able to touch the dolphins in any way. They are wild dolphins with a mind of their very own. They will sometimes swim close to you at times. Dolphins are not fed or harassed by us. Swimming with dolphins is not something we guarantee. We feel that promising "swimming" with dolphins would be unethical. We appreciate the wild dolphins as they are. All our boat tours comply with and support the Marine Mammal Protection Act. If dolphins swim in unsafe areas for us to swim, we won't allow them to enter the water. This decision is up to captain.
A dolphin tour is a wonderful way to see the area. All tour boats depart Adventure at Sea, Lower Grand Lagoon. On the way to Shell Island, they cross the pass between St. Andrew Bay (the Gulf of Mexico) and cruise south. The view is breathtaking and you may spot seabirds or sea turtles. Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins.
A private dolphin tour is a great option if you are looking for something a little more. Dolphin Seafari also offers tours that include snorkeling or walking with dolphins.
Shell Island offers many activities, including boating, kayaking, hiking, snorkeling and boating. Because Shell Island is home several pods, bottlenose dolphin encounters are very popular.
St. Andrew Bay hosts one of world's largest resident populations (the iconic gray dolphins) of bottlenose dolphins. This is the area most people are most familiar with from movies, television and marine parks. Although the dolphins of St. Andrew Bay may be wild animals, they are used the human presence. Boaters are often found among a group that is swimming, feeding, or playing with dolphins.
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Shell Island Jetty Ride The Official Shell Island Shuttle This scenic, fun ride to Shell Island only takes a few minutes. Passengers are dropped off at the quiet cove behind Shell Island Jetty. It is a great spot for children, and just a short distance from the Gulf of Mexico Beachfront.
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.
Day visits are available from 8am to 8pm depending on tide, so there is plenty of time for you to explore, enjoy, and relax. Day visits are canceled when the Camp site is full. This is for safety and health reasons. We apologize if this causes any problems. Before you leave for the Island, it is best to call us before leaving.