Florida's jet ski rentals require that the primary driver has a valid driver’s licence. Drivers born after 1998 will need to pass a short test for a temporary safety license.
You can see dolphins all year at Panama City Beach. Our dolphin tours allow you to experience wild dolphins in the natural habitat of their home. We will literally go the extra mile for you! We depart from a marina which is located close to where dolphins live. This gives you the best chance to spot them.
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The best way to start a Dolphin and Snorkeling trip is to look for wildlife. We find our local Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins. Our local Captains and Tour Guides are dolphin experts in Panama City Beach.
It is the ultimate Panama City Beach must-do!
Note that not all tour companies and rental jet skis have the same minimum age requirements as other companies. Therefore, this option may not be suitable for families with children.
You can cover more ground with these watercraft in a shorter time, which is great if you're looking to explore more of the area. This tour is perfect for those who are looking to get a boost of adrenaline while surfing the waves.
Journey the Historic Grand Lagoon on the unforgettable Shell Island Dolphin Sea-fari Boat Tour! Watch for a variety of aquatic wonders, sea shells, and wildlife. Explore Shell Island and swim, go shelling, picnic, or just relax and enjoy the beautiful island! Book your Shell Island Dolphin Sea-fari Boat Tour today and make memories that last a lifetime!
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.
It is possible to spend a lot of time exploring Shell Island with an experienced guide, but some people prefer to take things slow. It is best to rent your boat! This way you can take your boat out on the open sea and park where ever you want.
You can choose to book a private charter and have the boat your way for 2 - 6 guests or book a guided tour. On public tours, multiple guests can be seated on the same boat. All our tours are limited to six guests. You can have more people on our tours by booking multiple boats.
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.
According to officials, tannins are formed when organic matter such as pine needles, leaves and grasses get into water. They then break down over time giving the water a dark tea-colored appearance.
Panama City Beach is a paradise for snorkelers and scuba divers alike. The gulf has hundreds of dive spots. These include small coral reefs, large ships and other vessels that were built for divers' expeditions or fish habitats.
The White Sand Beach of Dreams Shell Island in Florida is unique because it stretches for almost seven miles and has nothing but pure white sandy sand. It's a totally undeveloped area.