Panama City Beach has boat rentals and jet ski rentals for shell island dolphin tours. Our 2 hour jetski ride will take you to wild dolphins. Dolphins can be seen swimming in their natural surroundings. Pontoon boat rentals for a visit to beautiful shell island. Half and full day accommodations available. You can explore the island by boat, or you can snorkel and look for shells. You can relax and take the sunset cruise. Available upon request - Jet ski rental 1hr Reservations are highly recommended in order to accommodate everyone.
St. Andrew Bay houses one of most populous populations of bottlenoses. They are the iconic gray dolphins many people associate with television, movies, or marine parks. Although the dolphins in St. Andrew Bay are wild, they are comfortable around humans. It is not uncommon for boaters to see dolphins swimming, feeding and playing on the Bay.
A three-hour Shell Island Dolphin and Snorkeling Tour makes Panama City Beach the best place to be!
Shell Island Dolphin Tours also can accommodate larger groups. If you have more guests than 6, please call to confirm availability.
The shallows around Shell Island and St. Andrews Bay are exquisite, and if you’ve brought your snorkeling gear, you will see some amazing sights in the clear water of the Gulf. Bring an underwater camera, and bring home snapshots that your friends will actually sit down to see.
Florida law requires that jet ski rentals be driven by a licensed driver. Drivers born after 1989 will have to pass a simple test in order to get a temporary boating safety permit.
Our photos section and social media offer a glimpse into the wildlife we might see. Every image on our website and social media was taken while on our tour. We attempt to update our social channels often with new pictures and frequently take pictures so you can keep up to date and see what we are currently seeing. Our Instagram and Facebook pages will show you what we have seen over the last few days or weeks. They can be found at the bottom. It is not unusual to see turtles, sharks or dolphins.
Since long, guests have enjoyed dolphin tours with us. We adhere to all safety and welfare guidelines. Additionally, all safety equipment required for US Coast Guard compliance is available on board our safe, comfortable boat tour boats. Our Panama City Beach Dolphin tours offer a safe, fun and enjoyable experience for guests of all ages. We make every effort to accommodate guests with disabilities, so please let our staff know.
Please be aware that many tour companies and jet-ski rental companies have minimum ages. This may mean that this option is not suitable for families with small children.
If you are looking for an unforgettable Shell Island dolphin tour, we recommend trying out one of the three dolphin experiences from Shell Island Dolphin Tours Tours. Whether you’re traveling solo or you’re traveling with a larger group, we have plenty of options for you.
If conditions are safe and suitable, you might be able swim and snorkel with dolphins. This could mean that you may have a chance to swim and snorkel with dolphins. But, this does not mean you can touch them. Wild dolphins have their own minds and are free to roam freely. Sometimes they will swim up to 3 feet from you. Other times, they will swim away from your face and you won't see them in the water. We don't feed or harass dolphins. We cannot guarantee swimming with dolphins. We do not believe that promising to swim with dolphins is ethical. We love the company of wild dolphins. On all of our boat tours, we follow and support the Marine Mammal Protection Act. If dolphins are in danger, we won't be able swim with them. It is at the captain's sole discretion.
Pontoons can be driven very quickly, so you don't need any experience to rent one. St. Andrew's Bay's beauty is its smooth water, so don't worry if it's your first time captaining a boat.
You will have more time for snorkeling, as the excursion lasts three hours.
Although it may be possible to view captive dolphins in marine parks, it is much more enjoyable to see these amazing animals at their natural habitat. While wild dolphin behavior can't be predicted and sightings may not occur on every trip, our captains have been on the waters of St. Andrew Bay for years. They are experts in the areas where dolphins might be found. Our captains will ensure guests have a wonderful time. Dolphins are frequently seen communicating with each other and jumping around on many tours.
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.
The best time to see dolphins is mid-morning between 10 a.m. and noon, or 2 p.m. until sunset.
It's not uncommon to see dolphins frolicking along the Shell Island coast during the summer months. Because they are present throughout the year, bottlenose dolphins (common dolphins) and harbour porpoise can be seen most often.