Although it is great to explore Shell Island with an expert, some visitors prefer to go slow. Renting a boat is the best way to do it. You can go out on the open waters and park where you like.
Whether you know exactly what you want to see and do, or just know you want a day out on the open water, the guides at Adventures at Sea can help you explore the gorgeous ocean that surrounds Panama City Beach. Each tour is approximately two hours long. Book online today and reserve what is sure to be the most beautiful and exciting part of your Florida Gulf vacation.
Relax and enjoy the company of your USCG captain/tourguide as you watch stunning sunsets from the water. You can bring your favorite beverage or snack to enjoy the evening.
There are no Dolphin Tours available at the moment. We will soon offer them! This unique opportunity to observe wild bottlenose dolphins is certain to make for unforgettable Panama City Beach vacation memories. For a memorable experience, we invite you to join one of our Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours.
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.
Shell Island is located in the Gulf of Mexico. Split charters can be used to snorkel or encounter dolphins.
Dolphin Shell Island
Check out our photos section for more information about wildlife that we have seen. Each picture on our website, and on social media, was taken during our trip. We take photos often and keep our social media updated so that you can follow us and get a sense of what we are seeing. You can see our Instagram and Facebook feeds to see what we've been up to in the past few days and weeks. These links are at the bottom of this homepage. You may see sharks, dolphins, turtles and other seabird species.
The number of passengers on our Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours is limited to six. Our guests can explore St. Andrew Bay comfortably, have a good conversation with their tour captain and see the dolphins up close. Your captain will bring the tour boat as close as possible to the dolphins, while being respectful and cautious to avoid causing them stress.
The private dolphin tours can be booked for as many as 6 people and cost $300. That's $50 per person. This deal is great if you have a large group! Dolphin Seafari will accommodate larger groups provided that you notify them in advance. For groups of more than six people, please call (850)960-8107 to confirm availability.
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.
This rate includes safety equipment, fuel, a swimming ladder, and more. All you’ve got to do is bring your cooler, some sunblock, and your loved ones!
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.
Another fun aspect of jet skiing tours is the curiosity that dolphins have about the jet ski wake.
Shell Island offers many activities. These include kayaking (boating), hiking (snorkeling), and boating. Shell Island has many pods that include the magnificent bottlenose dolphin, making them very popular.
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.
A: It is possible to travel by boat or on a jet ski to Shell Island. The St. Andrews Shuttle from Shell Island costs $24.95 for 13-year-olds, $17.95 per child 2-12 years, and infants 0-1 year old are free. You can also rent a pontoon or jet ski at many locations.
Shell Island is a part St. Andrews park. There are no man-made changes that could affect the natural beauty of Shell Island's white sands, and clear water.