Enjoy a boat trip with us and get a chance at seeing bottlenose dolphins - one the most charismatic of all animals. For reservations on any of our Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours call (850 754-2967).
St. Andrew Bay's dolphins are wild animals. Therefore, it is difficult to predict when they will be most active. The season, weather, tide cycles and availability of prey all influence dolphin behavior. There is generally a good chance that dolphins will be seen when the sun is shining and the water is clear and calm. Feeding activities can usually be seen at an outgoing tide. You are best to find a dolphin tour operator such as Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours, which is available almost every day of the year.
All of our snorkeling tours include snorkeling gear. We regularly visit many different snorkeling locations. Each day we make changes to our snorkeling locations. Our local snorkeling spots are constantly changing. We make every effort to get you to the best snorkeling spots on the day of your Dolphin and Snorkeling trip. We frequently snorkel in artificial reefs, sandbars and seagrass beds. We will do everything possible to take you to the best spots.
What can be more rewarding than a one-on-1 encounter with one if the most intelligent creature in the sea? Dolphin Seafari provides private tours for both individuals and groups looking to get up close and personal with the dolphins at Shell Island.
Although you may have seen dolphins in captivity in a marine park or aquarium, it is much more fascinating to see these magnificent animals in their natural habitat. Even though wild dolphin behavior cannot be predicted, and sightings on all trips are not guaranteed, tour captains have a lot of experience on the waters of St. Andrew Bay almost every day. Our captains know where dolphins can be found, and they do everything possible to ensure guests have a good time. Dolphins can be seen on most tours jumping, playing, looking for food and communicating with each other.
On your trip with Shell Island Dolphin Tours, you will be able to swim with Panama City’s resident pods of wild bottlenose dolphins. These boats are super fast and specifically designed for visiting the dolphins. Shell Island Dolphin Tours does not carry more than 150 people. Instead, 6 passengers can be on certain boats and 7-15 others. Children of all ages are welcome to join us. Our snorkel gear can be put on quickly so you don't have to splash around and scare the dolphins away. Your Captain is Your Guide - Your private captain will help you learn how to interact well with the dolphins. Swim with Dolphins. - You'll be able to swim in the ocean before the dolphins arrive. Dolphins are more likely than not to swim away to us if we do this. See wildlife such as birds, pelicans (underwater creatures), and herons. Shells, sand dollars, and other treasures can be found on Shell Island. Explore St. Andrews Bay & the Gulf of Mexico with snorkelers.
You can find out more about the wildlife we see in our photos section or on our social media. Every picture on our website as well as our social media was taken on the tour. We update our social media frequently and take pictures often to keep you updated on what's happening. Check out our Instagram or Facebook to see what else we have been up to over the last few weeks. You can find them at the bottom on the homepage. You will often see seabirds such as dolphins and sharks.
Private dolphin tours for up 6 people are $300, or $50/person. This is an excellent deal for groups this large! Dolphin Seafari welcomes larger groups with advance notice. To confirm availability, please call 850-968-8107 if you have more than 6 people.
Top Attraction in PCB Florida. Ask about private tours for you and your loved ones. It is more expensive but worth the extra effort. Contact us to inquire about pricing and other requirements.
You should be aware that most tour and jet ski rental companies require minimum age for their riders. This means this option may not suit families with young children.
At this moment, there are no Dolphin Tours. We will soon offer them. This is a rare opportunity that will make your Panama City Beach vacation unforgettable. To make sure that your Panama City Beach trip is memorable, we welcome visitors to join our Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours.
Shell Island is home for a large population of bottlenose Dolphins. On one of our Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours, you can see these magnificent marine mammals in their natural habitat.
You can book a private tour to have the boat for you and up to 6 people, or you can book a public tour. Public tours allow up to six guests to share the boat with multiple people. Our tours can accommodate up to 6 people. To accommodate larger groups, we can take multiple boats.
The dolphins of Panama City Beach are all year long! For your dolphin tour, we go the extra mile (or 10, depending on how far you want to travel) in order to help you realize your wild dolphin dream! We leave from a marina very close to dolphins, so you will have the best chance possible to see them.
Panama's tropical climate makes snorkeling possible throughout the year. Temperatures range between 75 and 86 degrees F (24 and 30 degC). The Caribbean coast is more humid than the Pacific coast, rainfall is more frequent and heat is omnipresent (86-95degF/30-35degC).
For Panama City Beach residents looking for unspoiled white-sand beaches, Shell Island is a must-see spot. It offers plenty of beach space, as well as calm inshore waters that are ideal for snorkeling and swimming.
You can relax on Panama City Beach's white sand beach with your family or go snorkeling, collecting beautiful shells. Or you could walk around the forest of the island, where you might find deer and many species of birds, including the shorebirds.